Painting Tutorial Notes

Introduction

• Welcome message and introduction to the painting project.
• Graphic display of colors needed for the project.

Preparation

• Canvas preparation with a thin, even coat of liquid white.
• Liquid white makes the canvas wet and slick, aiding the painting process.

Creating the Sky

• Use phthalo blue and midnight black with a 2-inch brush.
• Apply using small crisscross strokes (like X's) to create a happy little sky.
• The liquid white lightens the paint automatically as it goes down the canvas.

Background and Mid-ground Hills

• Background: Blend brush strokes to create a happy little background.
• First hill: Use phthalo blue, alizarin crimson, and white to create a lavender color.
• Second hill: Use van dyke brown and dark sienna to add a dark color base.
• Apply yellows (yellow ochre, cad yellow, Indian yellow) and sap green to create rolling hills effects.

Creating Layers and Depth

• Use darker colors as the layers get closer for depth perception.
• Use consistent brush techniques to add more planes and depth, enhancing the painting's realism.

Building the House

• Sketch the outline of a house with paint to define the structure.
• Use van dyke brown and dark sienna for the base color of the house.
• Add a shed: Include roof indications with small knife strokes and add some dark colors for shadows.
• Create board patterns and window details for added realism.

Adding the Trees

• Use liquid clear and midnight black to thin the paint for easy application.
• Place trees strategically for realism; each needs limbs and branches.
• Use different brush techniques to add limbs across the trunk and sides of the tree.
• Add leaves by tapping brush with dark sienna and van dyke brown.
• Highlight with yellows for a sunlit effect.

Final Touches

• Add shadows under trees for realism.
• Paint a fence: Use brown and white to indicate posts and shadows.
• Complete the scene with detailed touch-ups and additions.

Closing

• Reflection on painting as a form of freedom and personal expression.
• Encouragement to create and enjoy painting.
• Final words: "Happy painting and God bless."