I almost always work from photographs when I paint wildlife in watercolor, but this doesn't mean that I can't change things to ensure I have a better composition in my finished artwork. In this video, I share how I use artistic licence in watercolor, and I hope it helps you to make those all important decisions yourself.
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00:00 How to use artistic licence in watercolor
00:14 Working from more than one photograph
01:51 Placing baby birds in a natural setting
02:34 Making use of opportunities to take photos close up
03:25 Think about composition, and keeping it authentic looking
04:13 Don't be afraid to use photos which include hands
05:15 Add extra interest, by changing small elements of a picture
06:15 When you change things, remember the shadows!
07:09 Be prepared to research what would be a natural setting
08:22 Think carefully about the placement of feet, and how they interact with what they are on
09:37 Take photos of objects that you can use as replacement elements
10:37 Print photos out, and make up compositions, but always think about size relations
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