This is a user-friendly guide to painting trees, aimed at both the beginner and the more experienced painter. Taking a step-by-step approach to the subject matter, it leads the reader through a range of techniques that are illustrated by examples executed by professional artists. Beginning with a section on understanding the basics of how to visualize and differentiate the characteristics of different trees, the main body of the guide takes the form of a seasonal directory, which takes a species of tree at a time and explains methods for rendering its ever-changing appearance. The book demonstrates across all media to show how to achieve life-like trees and forests and offers suggestions for colour palettes for spring, autumn, summer and winter.