Putting Trees in Art
Trees can be the main subject of a picture .
They can also lead your eye to the focal point of a picture.
They can also lead your eye to the focal point of a picture.
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Take a Look
There are many ways to represent trees.
Realistic or abstract trees can add depth and interest to your art.
Realistic or abstract trees can add depth and interest to your art.
Trees can start out as lines as you sketch.
The trunk and limbs are cylinders.
The trunk and limbs are cylinders.
Painting Trees
Spend time looking at trees.
It helps to look at the spaces between the limbs.
What kind of shapes do you see?
Make some sketches using crayons, markers, and watercolors.
Spend 5 minutes quickly sketching trees.
The drawings do not have to be perfect.
Think about the shapes and lines you are seeing.
Are there any shadows?
Have fun!
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Portfolio
Put your work in your portfolio!