Painting Feathers in LAYERS (Best Way to Paint Feathers)

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Painting Feathers in LAYERS (Best Way to Paint Feathers)

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Painting feathers in layers, using watercolor, is something that I ALWAYS DO, no matter the subject I am painting.
In this video, I share the early layers involved in painting the chest and tummy of a bird, and the reasons why I work with dark colours for light feathers! It seems completely bonkers, but it certainly works, and at the same time it creates the three-dimensional shape and form of the bird too. Without spending time on the layers underneath, the bird tends to look flat and lifeless, indeed they are equally important as the last details that you add.
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🕒 Timestamps 🕒
00:00 Painting Feathers in Layers
00:31 First layer of detail and wash
01:09 Using a replicator brush to apply the first layer of detail
02:07 Working with thicker paint for the next layer of detail
03:21 Thinking about brush direction, line length, shape and density while applying the layer
04:02 Working the individual feather blocks in later layers of detail
05:20 Adjusting the wash layer
07:06 Finishing the dark detail, ready for the paler feathers to go over the top.
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Пікірлер: 26

@nataliemiron4584 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad I’ve found this channel! Your paintings are so detailed and beautiful, that’s a lot to learn from. I’ve painted a bird recently, a dove, but not with so many details. The real challenge there was to show the pink and green shine on it’s neck

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Natalie. Yes, trying to achieve those iridescent colours within some birds such as Dove, Pigeons, Pheasants and many more, can be tricky to get right. Use your bright colours first for those areas. Paul 🎨

@AlanOwen 3 ай бұрын

beautiful great video Paul

@TheDevonArtist 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks Alan. 😀

@Amy-um2lk 2 жыл бұрын

Your featherwork is a labor of love! I like your brush hacks, too!

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amybeth, I do like painting feather and fur of course. 😀

@Bird_in_camera 2 жыл бұрын

I have just come across your channel and I have found that your way of painting to be exactly how I want to paint, mostly birds as I am a bird photographer so i have lots of inspiration and subjects that I want to cover. I particularly like your approach to feathers that seems very achievable. Have just subscribed, so now have lots of tutorials to watch, of which i look forward to. Many thanks for sharing your passion.

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vic, thank you so much, that's very kind of you to say. It's good to be able to paint from your own photographs, which I also try to do some time. I only use a Canon M50, but it does take some lovely pics. Paul 🎨

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

If you found this video useful, please *leave me a comment* , as I would love to hear from you. And, if you are interested in finding out more about the way I paint birds, I can recommend this video next: bit.ly/3vq1zdh

@christinalogan311 2 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful and a great tutorial, Thankyou.

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Christina, thank you. 😃

@loricolpitts8979 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo amazing....beautiful as usual.....but also daunting

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lori, but daunting, not so much when you take the process in small steps and at a leisurely pace. 😁

@cherylbrewer1218 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Love this 😊

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Cheryl 😀

@punjabpainting2002 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome painting dear

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Punjab 😀

@anniedjo6292 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the teaching

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Annie 😀

@bonnieg4076 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. I'm trying to paint all the fine curved lines on a Great Horned Owl's belly. Too much too soon for me. Maybe a larger paper, or give my #1 brush a trim? I tried to put him on a greeting card, ridiculous idea, I know.

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it Bonnie. Anything like that, try to plan it all first, think about the layers and colours you may need. Plus, I always like to test my colour out before I start the main project. But yes, a greeting card may be a bit small for such a majestic bird. Paul 🎨

@wozzi71 2 жыл бұрын

How many layers do you have to do on feathers and fur,he most grateful

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, this tends to vary depending on the type of fur/ feathers, colours and the depth I feel is need for that painting. I would say usually 3-4 layers on average though. Paul 🎨

@alexanderphd 2 жыл бұрын

At 5:26, you use a yellowish paint. It sounds like you’re calling it Gambo Hue. Can you clarify the name and manufacturer? I’d love to get some. Thanks. I love your bird, by the way.

@TheDevonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Correct! LOL. Yes, this is the Gamboge Hue with a touch of Burnt Umber mixed into it. Thank you for watching. Paul 🎨

@alexanderphd 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDevonArtist Great. I just ordered some. Thanks!