


Next, you need to follow these simple steps: See the reference image below or come up with your own tree design. Now, to make the learning process easier for you, I’ve included a rough sketch of a tree which you can copy if you wish. Today, you’ll be painting a watercolour silhouette sunset with a dark tree contrasting against a beautiful twilight sky.īefore you begin, you can have a look at these watercolour silhouette paintings for inspiration.įirstly, you need to tape down the edges of your watercolour paper so that the paper stays nice and flat throughout the painting process. Once you have gathered all of the required materials, it’s time to start the tutorial to learn all about silhouette painting techniques. I prefer using ink because it’s bolder, but the choice is up to you. Note: If you don’t have black or white ink, you can substitute those for black and white watercolours.

White ink ( Optional-I’m using Winsor & Newton White Ink).Black ink ( Optional-I’m using Speedball Black Ink).Watercolour paper (I’m using Arches cold-pressed paper).Watercolour brushes (I’m using Black Tulip synthetic brushes).Watercolour paints (I’m using White Nights watercolour paints).Before you begin painting, you need to double check that you have all of the required art supplies:
