1. About.com
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Painting

Autumn Birch Wood by Janet Sargent

April Painting Project: Trees

Tree Painting Project

"Autumn Birch Wood" by Janet Sargent. 9x11" (22,8x28 cm), acrylic on 300gsm watercolor paper.

Photo: © Janet Sargent
From the Artist: I love the textured bark of silver birch trees. The inspiration for this painting came originally from a photograph. I painted the background black, then built up the colors, using a dry-brush technique for the foliage. The painting is currently on display at my local library.

From the Painting Guide: You're right, silver birch trees have magnificent bark, which you've conveyed beautifully.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved. 

A part of The New York Times Company.