So I still had to speed it up a bit to fit the whole video, but I’m hoping it’s still slow enough where you can pick up some ideas or tips.

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• I use quick dry oil paints for these. You really have to play with consistency. Every color has a different consistency and they don’t spread in the same way, so getting to know your paints is important. Some may need a little linseed oil, but too much and you’ll blend too much.

• The base is still wet when I apply the white. You can use a variety of brushes to apply the white. I encourage you to play with different ones, they will change the look you get.

• I use the @princetonbrush 2” ASPEN MOTTLER • FLAT to gently swipe the white up. Make sure to wipe off the brush in between strokes and don’t get too heavy handed.

• I then use @princetonbrush select artiste OVAL MOP • Select Wave Synthetic brush and a smaller mop brush to smooth out and add smaller details.

• The trees are harder to explain, but I’ll try my best. Hands down @princetonbrush mini fan brush 20/0 is the best and only brush I use. But you need to buy a few of them to find the right fit.

• lightly tap at different angles (side, front, side, angled up and down) to get different looks. It’s not a one size fits all technique and you really need to practice to understand how to get the right look.

I hope this was helpful and that it wasn’t annoying to have a split up video. ❤️ unfortunately posting it this way does cut off a lot of the video. I will post the full version on my YouTube channel.

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