Bob Ross Evergreen Color Combinations

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For evergreen trees, which are coniferous trees that keep their green foliage throughout the year, Bob Ross often used a combination of dark green colors to create a sense of depth and dimension. Here are some typical color combinations he used for evergreen trees:

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1. Dark Evergreens:

• Phthalo Green + Midnight Black

2. Deep Forest Greens:

• Sap Green + Phthalo Green + Midnight Black

3. Highlight on Evergreens:

• Phthalo Green + Cadmium Yellow + Titanium White

4. Sunlit Evergreens:

• Phthalo Green + Cadmium Yellow

5. Evergreen with Snow:

• Phthalo Green + Titanium White

6. Variations in Evergreen Colors:

• You can also add touches of other greens or blues, like Hooker’s Green or Prussian Blue, to create subtle variations in the evergreen color.

Bob Ross would typically load his brush with a mix of these colors and then use his signature “fan brush” technique to create the appearance of individual evergreen needles. He often used gentle tapping and lifting motions to achieve the desired texture and to differentiate the light and shadow areas of the trees.

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