Painting Trees with Acrylics by Peter John Reid

Create fascinating forest scapes in acrylic with professional painter and author Peter John Reid. Learn to paint better trees by recognizing and capturing the differences in various species’ trunks, branches, and canopies. Mix lush greens with confidence. Apply wet-in-wet techniques to paint striking skies. Use glazing to capture the magic of a sunset or a misty morning—paint groups of trees with attention-grabbing depth and clear perspective. Recreate the reflection of trees and sky on water. Quickly achieve vibrant backgrounds and beautiful canopies with watercolor techniques in acrylic. Create a multitude of trees, grasses, and leaves without painting them individually. Plus, use negative painting to build form quickly and add details like the sky peeking through the foliage. Paint forest scapes that capture the wonder of a walk in the woods.