How to Paint an Australian Gum Tree

[@TheBettaApprentice]

I'm 14 years of age and your paintings and videos are of the greatest inspirations to me. I just want to say thank you.

[@Karina-er7mx]

Now i have an idea on how to paint a good looking gumtree! Thanks so much ! ❤

[@davemalt2451]

Never get tired of watching you paint Len.
Might do this one this arvo (again).
Hope you’re happy in Thailand.😀
😎🇦🇺🦘

[@grahamirwin7430]

Len Hend has inspired me no end with his technique and use of colours he uses to create beautiful landscape paintings

[@lenhend]

Thank you

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

You are an expert !!!!!!

[@anthonydenson8874]

Thank you for that

[@Dizzystork101]

FINALLY...found an Australian artists videos. I'm sooo over American and European paintings and landscapes...there's nothing like the Australian landscapes and vegetation. yes, I'm an Aussie and love Australian landscapes, so I will be watching as many of your videos as I can find...

[@cathyhartley73]

Thank you so much for sharing these amazing videos, I've just finished having a go at this one and am so thrilled by the results. As a beginner, being able to learn from such amazing talent is a blessing!

[@carolynjackson7271]

Len , you do the best job , of bringing understanding , to the art your working on at the moment. & giving us a much better understanding . Thank you

[@lenhend]

Thank you Carolyn

[@anthonyhubbard4186]

Thanks Len - awesome video! The eucalyptus is a magical tree and the way you've portrayed it and the colors you use are inspirational! Cheers.

[@picasso9843]

i'm an artist for years ,but i realy do love your work and you remind me so much of my late dad.I've learnt a lot from you.you realy are an inspiration o' and by the way thanks a million for the waterfall tips something you're very-very good at .thanx marius

[@rosiegreen8980]

PLEASE put it all into a book, Len (in the off season:-). Step by step. That is the way I learn. LOVE your gum trees!

[@MsSmigal]

I have been watching you paint for two days ,i am enjoying it so much ,the picture comes across perfectly ,i hope we can see alot more .
Thank You.

[@DiviAugusti]

Thats such a cool way to do the clouds.

[@TruthSeekingElf]

So beautiful, thank you so much for sharing with us Len! The colours in this one are stunning!

[@CreateMixedMediaArt]

Thanks Len - love how you put the foliage on!

[@kachina6046]

This is very helpful! I'm going to go through more of your lessons. Thanks for posting them!

[@akasha1211]

Absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@jeysiau8331]

i love your painting skills sir
i thank you for sharing this
i can't paint at all but i just love your videos
greetings from holland

[@GabrielMihailov]

thank you Len. Nice painting, great lesson

[@horrorfan24]

Thank you very much Mr. Hend. I will keep this in mind

[@TimoonMoth]

This commentary is not going to be very original but I just wanted to say : once again, very interesting video and very useful tips and techniques. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us !

[@ccsitaround]

great lesson, very clear in a relaxed way, thanks

[@YuriyFreewind]

Good idea and a job well done!

[@maryforrester2241]

Lovely painting Len

[@lenhend]

Thank you

[@royboothe63]

Love it Len.Thanks so much...Roy in Tennessee

[@lenhend]

Thanks Roy - keep warm - heatwave here.

[@gus1966]

Love this one Len

[@harlzyy4752]

You have inspired me. Thank you

[@TuttoHobby]

very beautiful art!!! Compliments!!

[@allanandmichelle]

Thanks Len

[@mammoudi1]

Amazing Talent great video

[@nurjehan]

beautiful.

[@Pianoguy32]

its not the paint thats toxit but the pigment chemicals in them, some probably still use metals like cadmium though i doubt they are easy to get.

[@lenhend]

years ago paints some paints were very toxic. I prefer not to encourage people to get too much of any paint on them - just in case.

[@JU-ki9wb]

Hi len, how are you? How come you dont upload anymore painting videos? I love your painting style, and i want to paint more

[@lenhend]

Hi Javy - I am in Australia and enjoying working on my land. I do not paint much now that I have retired - will make many more lessons but not till I return to Thailand next year.

[@JU-ki9wb]

Oh alright, thats okay, at least you enjoy working on your land(:

[@andreaskoch764]

Hi Len. First i say thanks a lot for your beautiful paintings. Its all looks so easy to do. My question : What kind of brush do you use when you make your *dabdab-brushstrokes*. I have tryed these brushstrokes a lot of times but my results are not very good. Thank you so much for all your demonstrations. I love it!!

[@lenhend]

I use a round hog bristled brush - not easy to get in some countries - 3/4 inch house painting brush will do. Load it correctly and get one perfect dab then repeat slowly

[@casimmikoyal3363]

Hi Len, Dis is very impressive.. I am going try this. But I have never used canvas. Can I paint this on paper using Acrylics?

[@lenhend]

Paper is not good but you can try.

[@horrorfan24]

Oh, I thought Acrylics were non toxic and safe to use as opposed to oil paints....is that not the case?

[@allanandmichelle]

Hi Len do you paint gesso on your canvas before you paint ?
Thanks
Allan

[@lenhend]

+Allanandmichelle Swanepoel no gesso applied by me - the canvas is prepared before I buy it

[@ahmedhameed5920]

Len - You are creator
I'm from Iraq

[@Pianoguy32]

Dab DAB dAB :p

[@lenhend]

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