Painting animals in watercolour - how to paint an otter

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Күн бұрын

Who doesn't love painting animals and who doesn't love a playful otter? They are cheeky and playful and give us a great opportunity to try out all sorts of techniques like colour-value switching, masking, mark making, texturing etc.
In this film, I'll take you through the planning, colour choice and painting. The actual picture took 1.5-2 hours, but I have condensed it down for you. The techniques we use can be applied to any animal or wildlife art.
If you take a look at other films on my channel I have ones about colour-value switching, using cling film etc. I try to do a film each week, so if you subscribe and hit the notification bell you will be told when the next is available.
Colour value switching: • Colour value switching...
Masking fluid: • How to stop masking ta...
Plastic wrap: • How to use plastic wra...
The reference photo is on the community tab or can be found here: pixabay.com/photos/otter-anim...
If you are looking for more in depth training, you can find courses at www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk and you might enjoy my book 'Painting Animals in Watercolour' published by The Crowood Press ISBN: 9781785007873

Пікірлер: 53

@babs675 8 ай бұрын

Oh, Liz. This was an absolute pleasure to see you work. Beautiful ❤

@LizChadertonArt 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@elizabethjmulligan565 10 ай бұрын

Lovely ! So many tips and tricks to use down the road. Thanks Liz.

@LizChadertonArt 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@teresamitchell-banks2286 Жыл бұрын

Your otter is beautiful!🇨🇦

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

You are so kind

@melodycrites3145 Жыл бұрын

I love that you start with the eyes.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

pretty much always!

@susancook1617 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, he’s a beauty. Fabulous colours, thank you Liz

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@patslark Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Love the colors.

@LizChadertonArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paulalotte1146 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Liz! I just love watching you paint.

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@maralabas 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !!!😍😍😍👏👏👏👏

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@deno3689 2 жыл бұрын

Amazingly beautiful.

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ArtistAtWork 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely well planned and executed painting, well explained and wonderful technique dear Liz, New friend, stay safe keep connected 💖🌷💖🌷💖

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@sds9418 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video !!! That's great ! Beautifull colors ! I like this otter's expression

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@allyw 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, love your painting style, I wish I could be less "tight" in my painting, need to practice more. Thanks Liz

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! It's about letting the water do the work for you.

@JayKay0245 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting & a fabulous lesson, Liz! Thank you.

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@BarbaraChichester 2 жыл бұрын

Always inspirational and unique!

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@artgeometrix6346 2 жыл бұрын

This is so good. Really impressive

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@leanncunningham7167 2 жыл бұрын

Love this Liz!!! Love to watch you paint!!♥️♥️♥️

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

oh good. I have another full painting lined up for this week too.

@largaparker6370 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning Liz! I was just watching the canvas with the hares when this came through. I would love to give it a go. Thank you for the reference photo.

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure

@lindahelliar7021 2 жыл бұрын

Love your painting.

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you. Are you going to have a go?

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this Liz and love how it turned out! 😊

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Great - glad you enjoyed it!

@suegreen940 2 жыл бұрын

fabulous! Can I ask what finish and weight of paper you use please?

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Not/cold press, Bockingford. And I think 140lb, but it was a while ago, so there is a small chance it was 200lb. I usually say in the film, so sorry if I haven’t.

@Diego_SanCA 2 жыл бұрын

Cool tips

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@estherdejong7313 2 жыл бұрын

Great!!!

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@estherdejong7313 2 жыл бұрын

@@LizChadertonArt Such a joy and inspiration this is. You not only show but also tell your planning, your considerations, make the process understandable in such a way that I can take this to use in any other project, which is just excellent teaching. And again, thank you!

@LizChadertonArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@estherdejong7313 oh that’s such nice feedback! Thank you

@lyndabrooks2740 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Liz. This is gorgeous. May I ask you to suggest an alternative colour for Caput Mortuum?

@LizChadertonArt 5 ай бұрын

have a look here for ideas: www.howtomixwatercolors.com/watercolor-substitute-caput-mortuum-violet-winsor-and-newton-artists-paint

@lyndabrooks2740 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the prompt reply and the very useful colour mixing link.😀

@katm1884 9 ай бұрын

What tool did you use for you masking fluid. I rarely use it because I can't get fine line, though you did. Appreciated your texture techniques.

@LizChadertonArt 9 ай бұрын

I often use a silicone colour shaper, but you can use a ruling pen, or even cut the end off a cotton swab and use the stick....

@katm1884 9 ай бұрын

I have thin pointed wood skewer and a drafting inking pen, tried end of cotton swabs. Never heard of silicone colour shaper. Next: how to use. Thanks

@katm1884 9 ай бұрын

I'll give a tiny crochet hook a go. I'm working on a portrait and want to do a dark background with buildings and mountains. Hope you have a video that might help.@@LizChadertonArt