Learn to Paint Larch Cones in Watercolour, with my Step by Step Downloadable PDF Tutorial
European Larch is a conifer, which can live for 250 years, and can grow to 50 m tall. It has clusters of needles, which it loses through the winter, which is unusual for coniferous trees. Red Squirrels are partial to Larch seeds, and a number of birds will eat them too.
As each cone was quite different from the other, I approached this study in two halves. Feel free to paint one or both of the cones, whichever you prefer. I’ve classed this as an intermediate project, so some painting experience would be beneficial. However, there is nothing to stop beginners having a go, and experimenting with the scales on some scrap paper. If you feel confident painting one, then the likelihood is you will be able to paint a cone full!
This is an instant PDF download, you could start painting these cones in a matter of minutes. You don’t even need to wait for the post to arrive! You will receive a 29-page PDF document. Set out in the same way as the tutorials I write for magazines. However, you get lots more large photos of the different stages.
Downloadable lessons enable you to work at your own speed, you can dip in and out of the content, you can spend time studying the fine details and practise the various techniques as often as you like.
Have fun with this lesson, take your time and let me know how you get on. Try printing off the last few pages which have the larger versions of the step-by-step photos for additional help.
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