Discover the beauty of trees through watercolor and mixed media in this recorded live class, where I guide you through my complete artistic approach to painting trees with confidence and creativity.

Class Recording – 3 hours total 

Includes 4 tree small artworks + 1 large final artwork 

In this recorded live class, we explore the beauty and structure of trees through expressive watercolor and mixed media. I guide you through my full creative process—from observation and composition to final painting—so you can confidently paint trees with texture, volume, and character.

My goal in this class is not just to teach techniques, but to show you how I think, decide, and paint, so you can develop your own approach and create personal, expressive tree paintings from both reference and imagination.

✦ What’s Included:

Total Duration: 3 hours

We create 4 small studies + 1 large final artwork.

Part 1: Understanding Trees & Finding Composition

We begin with exploring how to paint different tree types:

 • How to observe and simplify various tree trunk shapes.

 • How to plan a strong composition, including the use of the golden ratio for balance and visual flow.

 • Sketching and compositional planning to prepare for painting.

Part 2: Tree Studies – Techniques & Practice

We create 4 small watercolor studies (A4 / 8x10”):

 • Practice different types of tree trunks and how to express their volume and texture.

 • Learn to use watercolor techniques, fountain pens, drawing pens, and watercolor pencils for layered, mixed media effects.

 • Explore contrast, edges, line work, and color to make your trees feel natural and three-dimensional.

Part 3: Final Improvisational Painting – Large Artwork

We end the class with a larger final painting (A3 / 12x16”):

 • Apply everything you’ve learned in an expressive, improvisational session.

 • Watch how I bring together composition, texture, and mixed media effects in real time.

 • See how I stay loose and confident while still making intentional decisions.

✦ Core Techniques You’ll Learn:

 • Painting a variety of tree forms and textures with confidence.

 • Using composition principles like the golden ratio to structure your artwork.

 • Creating volume and depth using watercolor and drawing tools together.

 • Developing a loose but intentional painting style.

 • Making creative decisions throughout the process, from planning to finishing touches.

✦ My Teaching Approach:

I share my entire thinking and painting process step by step, so you not only see how to paint a tree—but also why I make each decision. My goal is to help you become more confident in your own process, giving you the skills and mindset to paint trees that feel personal, natural, and expressive.

✦ This Class Is Perfect For:

 • Artists who want to explore trees in a more expressive, mixed-media way.

 • Beginners looking for a clear and inspiring foundation.

 • Intermediate painters who want to deepen their understanding of texture, volume, and design.

Access is NOT time limited! 

Click below to join the class and start painting today!

✦ What’s Included:

6 hours of video lessons

• Part 1 (3 hours – Pre-recorded Lessons)
Learn the thinking process behind abstract painting. I explain how I choose and use references, build a color palette, and make decisions about composition, materials, and textures. You’ll get practical insight into working with contrasts and building your own creative language.
I demonstrate this process with three different nature-based references, and you’ll also receive homework to help prepare your own reference and concept for painting.
• Part 2 (3 hours – Practice Session Recording)
Watch a full painting session where I create 5 abstract artworks based on one of the nature scenes shown in Part 1. You’ll see every step, with detailed explanations of how I make choices—materials, colors, shapes, layers—so you can follow the full path from inspiration to artwork.
You can paint along using my reference or apply the same process to your own.

✦ This Class Is For You If:

• You want to learn how to start an abstract painting from nature-based inspiration.
• You feel lost when it comes to creating something abstract from real-world images.
• You want to go beyond techniques and understand the creative decisions behind the painting process.
• You’re curious how one reference can lead to multiple, unique abstract interpretations.

 ✨ Bonus – Community Support!

All students will be invited to a Telegram chat group where you can ask questions, share your work, and get feedback as you practice.

Lifetime Access – Your access to the lessons and recordings never expires, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the content anytime.