Working on the tree trunk will give the plenty of opportunity to develop your own style and technique, but here I’m working wet-in-wet using a #4 round brush well loaded with a strong shadow colour made from Antwerp Blue and Brown Madder. At the base of the trunk I leave some negative painting areas for later grass to show up. Also note the messy spot beside my brush were I was careless. Never mind, with clean water and a scrub brush I can lift this out with our blot and lift technique. 300 lb. paper is very forgiving.

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