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Free painting tip on creating depth!

4/25/2015

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Landscape winter scene painting oil
Hello,

Today I would like to talk about one of the most important steps for creating depth in a painting, using proper colors in the distance.  First, we start off with a soft blue sky. Next, we come forward in the painting. Usually with mountains or distant trees.  But something is wrong.... they look closer then they should! 

I have heard of (and experienced) this problem many times..... and here is how you fix it. 

1. Identify the problem. Look at photos of distant mountains or trees. You will see that they are light and pale in color. Usually they have soft edges and can be covered in mist.   Our problem is that we painted them either too dark or we used colors that are too vibrant.  This e-packet has a wonderful example of this! Notice that the colors are soft in the distance.  http://www.paintwithkevin.com/e-packet-for-sale.html

2. To fix this problem, wipe the entire mountain or tree area with a paper towel. Be careful to keep the sky area clean.  The painting will be softer and the colors less vibrant.

3. If the background now looks soft and natural, then your job is done! Continue with your landscape.

4. If you need to soften the colors further, simply wipe the area some more.


For many helpful tips and explanation on landscape and seascape painting check out my DVDs.  http://paintwithkevin.com/

I hope this has made your painting experience more enjoyable.
30 Comments
Rob Tucker
4/25/2015 05:45:19 am

Thanks Kevin! Will defiantly look at your e-packets. Please keep helping us.

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Jerry H.
4/25/2015 05:52:28 am

Rob, Have you seen his download dvd videos?

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Jerry H.
4/25/2015 06:01:04 am

Kevin, I hope you do more desert paintings.

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Rob Tucker
4/25/2015 06:04:53 am

Can you post something on how to make trees or recommend a DVD for that? I always have trouble.

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Sandra Halsey link
4/26/2015 08:02:17 am

He has one.

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Dian Chapman link
4/26/2015 10:12:08 am

Check out Kevin's web site. He has a DVD on trees. It helped me a lot.

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Vijay K.
4/25/2015 06:10:13 am

new art blog!! kevin can u post more???

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Greg Rockey
4/25/2015 06:40:45 am

Kevin I love the idea of your art blog! Can you please post more entire episodes of your paintings in in your download collection please!

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Kevin Hill
4/25/2015 07:04:20 am

Hi Greg, I just got done filming a new "Techniques Series" DVD yesterday. Editing is going well, so we will have a new DVD available soon. Thanks for the comment and enjoy the new blog!

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Jerry Plummer
4/25/2015 07:31:00 am

I agree Gregg, I wish he would make a DVD of the Southwest dessert!

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Debby link
4/25/2015 07:46:02 am

Love the new blog!

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Pam Smith
4/25/2015 08:38:03 am

What a great tip. I had that problem a while ago and did just what you just suggested. Thanks for everything you do.

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rena link
4/25/2015 10:01:48 am

I love all the pictures that you have none. you are what I try to fallow when I try too pant im 83 and allways wanted to pant. not doing to bad . so far

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Lak
4/25/2015 03:18:26 pm

Want to really learn trees and flowers please

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Mary
4/25/2015 04:08:10 pm

I have enjoyed learning from you. ps, this packet has helped me.

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Emma D
4/25/2015 04:11:06 pm

Can't wait to see more blog posts. I hope this becomes the new largest place to get art info on the net Cheers!

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MeDura
4/25/2015 04:14:32 pm

I like!

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hary
4/25/2015 04:15:37 pm

Got your email today. Congrats on the gallery event. Hope to make it to your east coast classes this year. Talk soon.

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humaira jabeen
4/25/2015 05:37:30 pm

I like 👍 your painting...your work is amazing....i want to join you...l love painting....can you teach me.... .I watch your painting on youtube...I like that very much....

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humaira jabeen
4/25/2015 05:41:33 pm

Can I contact you?how way in bought your brushes and knife?

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humaira jabeen
4/25/2015 05:42:59 pm

I'm humaira jabeen from Pakistan'

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humaira jabeen
4/25/2015 05:44:25 pm

I'm awaiting your reply.

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jjlearnt
4/26/2015 12:49:59 am

Hello...Kevin Hill,i wanna buy #10 palette knife from your website but UNFORTUNATELY i don't have Master Card...Is there another way for me to buy it???

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Laurinda
4/26/2015 01:19:12 am

I have been paintint longer than you are old and I am still learning tricks. This was very good advice. I enjoy watching you paint and seeing how you go about your paintings. Very good Kevin, I love your paintings.

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jeffrey
4/26/2015 02:20:30 am

hi Kevin... I'm Jeffrey from Philippines, I'm doing oil painting, landscaping like you do, but mine took few days to get dry the 1st step then another step will be covering up the paint to make it realistic.. To avoid mixing the first step I make sure that the 1st step were dry. what should I do to make my work finish in a day?

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Sandra Halsey link
4/26/2015 08:04:56 am

Great idea Kevin. Can you link it to your facebook page somehow?

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Lama Yeshi
4/27/2015 04:49:14 am

Hi Kevin, I'm a Tibetan Lama and from Tibet. I'm very interested your paintings. Your paintings are amazing. I really like to learn how to paint like you. please help me.

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Justus Klein
4/30/2015 06:55:45 pm

http://paintwithkevin.com/dvd-for-sale.html
This will help you!

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Free Nifty Future Tips link
5/25/2015 07:09:07 pm

Wow! I am truly impressed by the way you detailed out virtually every oil information.

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Nify Tips link
5/25/2015 08:02:55 pm

I like your blog post. Keep on writing this type of great stuff. I'll make sure to follow up on your blog in the future

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