Didn't really enjoy this one, I don't like underpainting because it means plotting where things go beforehand. But I do like the leafy effect that it created.
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Thank you Jin7. I do find branches quite difficult, I understand the technique but doing it is another thing. Can't seem to get them as thin as I would like. I've got a spare liner brush so I'm considering cutting away some of the outer bristles to make it thinner. An artist friend I used to work with had a brush with only three hairs on it. Might be good to use on thin distant twigs and long foreground grass too.
I think you should stop cutting the hair on the outside of the liner brush. I did that, but the results were worse. If you want to draw finer lines, you can use a tole painting brush.
Besides, your branches are never too thick and are drawn very well.
Ahh a tole painting brush. I dabbled with one stroke painting a few years ago when I was making greeting cards. It never occurred to me to try different brushes on my oil paintings. That's really helpful, thank you.
Nice work!
The painting is beautiful.
I also have problems with painting branches. I'm thinking I'll just get some ink, paper and a liner brush and simply try to work out and learn how branches grow and how to make them thin enough...
Thank you umagaan. Many recommend just simply looking at a tree - really looking at it! I went out and took some photographs of trees that I intend to use for detail work.
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The foliages and branches are nicely done.
Good Job!