Here's another "signature" technique of the Master. You'll see this "blue shadow" on many of his trees, particularly the redwoods. Bill explains why. … [Read more...]
Shadow side first
In a twist on Bill's regular method of highlighting tree trunks, he starts this time with the shadow side first. … [Read more...]
Fan brush tree trunk
Bill shows how to use the fan brush (rather than the palette knife) to create the "roundness" required for a realistic tree trunk. All that is required is a very light touch. … [Read more...]
Making the tree stand out
Bill shows you how he gets his tree to stand out from a background that is the same color as his tree. Avoid the problem of "nothingness" with this simple technique. … [Read more...]
Adding the tree trunk
Before Bill highlights his trees he likes to add the tree trunk. This is usually a two step process of marking in the trunk with the palette knife and then "finishing" off the tree trunk by highlighting. This gives the trunk depth and adds roundness and shape to the tree. … [Read more...]