The title says it all! This video was designed with a very specific purpose — to help you master the art of painting trees. And we sought out an artist who has done beautiful paintings of just about every kind of tree on earth. Trees are Paul Kratter’s superpower.

Paul knows that when you’re painting trees, you’re really painting a portrait of that tree. Each tree is different … each has its own features and personality. And let’s face it, the trees have to be right or it can throw the whole painting off — the proportion, light, shadow, sky holes … it all has to be believable. And trees are a great compositional tool if you know how to use them to make your painting stronger.

Paint along with Paul Kratter and discover:

• How to take landscapes and trees from complicated to simple and logical (Paul has a system!)
• Each tree is unique and has its own character — true in life, now true in your paintings!
• The secret sauce to better sketches (and so much easier!)
• You’re looking at this WRONG… now you’ll see more clearly!
• The light, shadow, and sky holes… let’s get real!
• Ever struggle with atmosphere? Those days are over!
• Strong Composition = Stronger Painting (Paul proves it!)
• What’s that off in the distance? (Do THIS and your viewers will know what it is!)
• Brushwork matters — here’s how to improve yours
• Need a boost to your confidence? Here it is!
• What most painters get wrong when putting leaves against the sky
• And lots, lots more…

Paul Kratter: Mastering Landscapes

Your next masterpiece is waiting for you to discover and breathe it into life on the canvas...

Paintings that leave impressions through the ages are not about great technique alone, nor just subject matter, but convey part of the painter’s very soul. 

True artists are able to capture the intrinsic beauty of the moment and depict the raw emotions they’re feeling, as well as the reality of the scene, simultaneously. 

You’ll learn the importance and inherent beauty of the sketch and how it can save you valuable time before you even lift your brush…

Learn how focusing on the fundamentals and pre-framing of sketching will help you avoid frustrating and costly mistakes midway through.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants more freedom in their expression or who just loves art!

You will learn to:

• Shave years off of your learning curve by doing what Paul does!
• Get your art to pop by capturing THIS!
• Rather than paint a scene … paint inspiration!
• The case for sketching — and it’s a very strong case!
• Pass on the explosive color … instead, do it Paul’s way
• Create what is believable — Paul shows you how!
• Finally! A system to bring shapes to life!
• One thing you MUST do before you paint — You’ll have to see this to believe it!
• Trouble with shadows? Not anymore after seeing what Paul does!

Paul Kratter: Mastering Design

“Landscape Painting & Design” is about how to master the design, the most critical part of your painting, and how to apply it to create a successful landscape painting.

Paul will give you a full demonstration starting with the most important step of all, the sketch.

Most artists, strangely enough, completely skip the crucial sketching phase. In this video, Paul Kratter will show you how to sketch your way to success, putting you miles ahead of those who skip this step. 

The humble sketch, when done right, gives your paintings more atmosphere, more drama, and more elements that engage the viewer’s senses.

Here’s a small taste of what’s inside “Landscape Painting & Design”:

• How to add more atmosphere and drama to your landscape using design secrets from a professional artist and illustrator…
• The one step to guarantee your landscape painting will turn out successful…
• Paul Kratter’s ingenious “3Q” method that helps create paintings with better values, colors, and intensities (it also guides your next decision and greatly improves your landscape paintings) …
• How to spot areas of your painting that need fixing like a pro, and how to fix them…
• How to paint realistic rocks (instead of potatoes) ...
• How to make the background recede into the distance…
• The sneaky illusion trick to make mountains feel tall and majestic…
• How to lead the viewer into the painting using angles and shape
• The little known secret to making your trees look more natural…
• How to create dynamic shapes and lines…
• How to use the cross hatching technique in your sketches to get your values right every time…
• How to start with a well defined sketch using 3 values…
• Create colorful grasses without making mud…
• How to paint water with depth and sparkle–another key element in mastering design
• PLUS: Paul Kratter’s unique brushwork to achieve more confident brushstrokes…
• …and so many more incredible tips and strategies!