Birch Trees Watercolor Tutorial
- Erna van Dyk
- Nov 24, 2025
- 1 min read
I have not seen many birch trees in real life, definitely not in any snow... hopefully one day.
Anyway.... I absolute love them. And they are so fun to paint doesn't matter what medium you like. They are pretty in watercolor, acrylic, gouache... etc.
I did a quick tutorial where you can either sketch with me or use my template.
My paper size is 5 x 7.
You can use tape to keep trees spaces white, or masking fluid or you can just wing it like I did. If you use tape anywhere on your paper, make sure to use a heat gun or hairdryer (warm air) before you peel the tape to avoid tearing your paper.
Supplies:
Pencil
Kneaded eraser
Template or draw with me
Tape to tape down template or to make a frame
Watercolor paper
Paint brushes, various sizes
Watercolor paint
Cup of water
Towel
Template:
Video on YouTube:
Reading this watercolor tutorial about birch trees feels very calm and nice. I once tried painting trees like this at home, but I kept making mistakes with the brush lines and felt a bit stressed because I also had exams coming at the same time. In that busy week, I had online Marketing exam taking services to help me stay on track with studies while I focused on art practice. It made things feel easier and less heavy for me. Nice post, it make me smile.