Working from a reference photo I shot years ago. I like the perspective and the shadows in this scene.

I use a dry brush technique to create the finer branches. I recommend when trying to determine how wet your brush should be, start out drier and add moisture until the effect is achieved. Too wet and the effect will be lost.

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PEN: Pigma Micron 01

PAPER: Size 5"x7"
Arches 140lb Hot Press Paper for this Video.

My papers of choice include Arches 140lb Hot press and Cold press paper and Strathmore 500 series Sketchbooks. All are 100% cotton rag.

For beginners, I recommend starting with a high quality paper and experimenting with different types. As your style develops, you'll get a feel for which type is best. Waiting to switch to a better quality paper later will be much like learning to paint all over again.

MY PALETTE: All tube paints!
Winsor Newton Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Red, Davy's Gray, Ultramarine, Sap Green.
DaVinci Phthalo Blue, Quinachridone Fuchsia, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Deep. *I plan to replace the Fuchsia with Winsor Newton Quinacridone Magenta when mine runs out.*

The palette is the mixing tray from a "Koi" Watercolour travel set. The colours are set up so the ones I mix together most often are close together.

BRUSHES: A 1/2" and 3/8" flat and a #000 detail brush.

Music by Jason Shaw,
"Words"
"Running waters"
"Acoustic 1"
"Acoustic meditation"
"River meditation"
by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/