Here is my first attempt on a tree.
(http://www.gwebspace.de/hassu-irc/andere/Tree.png)
I'm rather pleased with the trunk, but I really don't know what to do to let the top look more ... threedimensional. It doesn't seem right the way it is now.
If you have an idea, don't hesitate to do a paintover or tell me your thoughts.
In thanks
nihilyst
First, It's a very good tree for being your first!
If your using photoshop you could make it easy for your self and still make it look good. I did a little picture to demonstrate the technique I like to use when doing leaves in photoshop:
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/trees.png)
It's really simple just use a brush you like and start with the dark colours and then the the light ones.
Wow, that's looking good. I'll try your trick in Photo Impact. Thanks so far.