How to Paint Trees Without Getting Lost in Detail

JOIN SAM'S LANDSCAPE PAINTING SCHOOL https://go.samuelearp.com/landscape-p... FREE LANDSCAPE PAINTING BLUEPRINT https://go.samuelearp.com/blueprint *************************** In this video, I walk you through how to paint a broadleaf tree landscape in oils without getting lost in unnecessary detail. We cover efficient tree painting from start to finish, how to mix greens that work, how to use value contrast to separate your foliage from the sky and grass, and how to build a convincing scene without overworking it. This is a practical, no-fuss lesson designed for beginner to intermediate oil painters who want to paint trees with more confidence and less frustration. What you'll learn: — How to mix greens for foliage, grass, and background trees — Using your darkest values to anchor the tree and separate it from the landscape — How to paint efficiently without fussing over every leaf — Building a full landscape scene in a single session If you found this helpful, consider joining Sam's Landscape Painting School, where I teach a full, structured curriculum for realist landscape painting in oils. 👉 go.samuelearp.com/landscape-painting-school Subscribe for new landscape painting lessons every week. ABOUT ME I'm Samuel Earp and I've been painting landscapes for over 20 years and teaching full-time for the past 6 years. I run Sam's Landscape Painting School, where I help hundreds of artists master landscape painting through live classes, courses, and community feedback. *************************** LEARN TO PAINT LANDSCAPES - PAINTING TUTORIALS Four Complete Landscape Painting Tutorials - Video Bundle ($19) https://go.samuelearp.com/landscapes-... Ebook and Video Tutorial Bundle ($19) https://go.samuelearp.com/ebook-and-v... Six Complete Seascape Painting Tutorials - Video Bundle ($27) https://go.samuelearp.com/seascapes-v... MAIN WEBSITE: https://samuelearp.com/ FINE ART WEBSITE: https://samuelearpfineart.com/ CREATE YOUR OWN ONLINE COMMUNITY AND COURSES WITH SKOOL. Get a 14-Day Free Trial. https://samuelearp.com/skool ART MATERIALS AND GEAR Paint brushes: https://samuelearp.com/rosemaryandco Oil paints: https://blueridgeoilpaint.com/ Pochade box easel: https://allaprimapochade.com Linen Panels: http://canvaspanels.com/ DISCLOSURE: Please be aware that some of the links may contain affiliate codes. This means that I may receive a small commission if you choose to make a purchase through these links. This commission does not affect your price and helps support my art business and YouTube channel so I can continue providing valuable content. I only recommend products and services that I believe in and have personally used. Thank you for supporting my art business and YouTube channel. MUSIC: https://epidemicsound.com If you have any questions about painting or anything art-related, please leave them in the comments section below and I will do my best to answer them :)