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Quick Tips For Pine Trees

By Sharon Graves

Type
Article
Level
Beginner
Price
Free
Published
2025
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About this lesson

Explains how to stop pine trees turning into flat green blobs: build each tree in three value layers (dark base, mid-tone, highlight), use light pressure with a natural-bristle brush for feathery branches, and shade consistently from one light direction. Ends with advice on varying tree shapes and colours.