Paul Talbot-Greaves teaches watercolour and acrylic painting in workshops and demonstrations to art societies throughout the midlands and the north of England. He can be contacted by email: information@talbot-greaves.co.uk or through his website: www.talbot-greaves.co.uk
All too often trees are painted intricately, which can make them appear static. To depict life, shape and movement, paint your trees in a loose and spontaneous manner. Whichever way you paint, try to concentrate on the changes in colour and value, as these are more important than painting every leaf. I try to consolidate masses into simpler blocks of colour for simplification.