Watercolor Pelican. Some Different Feather Techniques

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2 жыл бұрын

I demonstrate a few different feather techniques I used on this Pelican watercolor painting.
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@artybang484 21 күн бұрын

Amazing! I was unable to paint feathers and she showed it so nicely ,I have learnt it now

@SuzanneLegault 2 жыл бұрын

4, 5 hours! That's how long it takes me to get going in the morning. You are amazing Louise! So happy to hear that Don is in charge of the studio. No better man for the job!

@lefthandstory1280 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sharing friend😃awesome✌️..

@angietaylor5256 2 жыл бұрын

Your studio looksAWESOME 🥰🙏 Prayin for you girl!!!

@ashleyevans3330 2 жыл бұрын

You are fantastic! Can't wait to see your new studio!

@verone272 Жыл бұрын

These colours in this painting are so beautiful together ❤️

@mjrewerts 5 ай бұрын

Good luck with your studio! It looks like it’s going to be very nice. Nice views too. 👍🏼

@belindahay8336 2 жыл бұрын

Yes can’t wait.. Beautiful Louise

@jennyc5132 2 жыл бұрын

I do hope you keep the bloopers coming when you get into your studio Louise or maybe you wont make any there in your little piece of heaven. Dom you're a champion thanks for looking after Louise. Louise this painting as always a credit to you, I am a pelican lover and can happily sit for hours on a beach taking photos, but I have never seen such gorgeous colours before...thank you🥰🤗

@AMEHKULKARNI 2 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials are very short but excellent but i want to see full and long landscape painting...

@ceciliasawicki6647 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise for sharing this video .

@susanhanson8333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Louise, this so helpful as I have been practicing painting pelicans.

@frances7885 2 жыл бұрын

Your pelican is beautiful and captures the freedom of the birds in the photo. I love your videos and have learned so much from your patience and talent, especially your sense of humor. We should always remember to make a few mistakes and try again. I can’t wait to get started on your Patreon channel. Thank you.

@alexwaterville8074 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning Louise xx

@alexandrasanches2473 2 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful! I loved it! Big hug!

@SillyGurl12 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant painting, as always, Louise! Thanks for sharing all you learned as you painted this lovely creature three times! Please be ever so careful as you and Dom build that studio. We're all so eager for it to be completed, but we also want you both to stay safe!

@laurelonfrichuk6400 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully helpful information! Thank you Louise 🤗

@jennyc1846 11 ай бұрын

Ah Louise if you dont succeed as a painter (LOL) you could always become a stand up comedien...oh thats right you already are!!! Both actually.. you are amazing!! Treasure your wife Dom she's a keeper!! And in hindsight you both did an awesome job on that studio.. cheers from WA

@raulocampo8152 2 жыл бұрын

Louise, thanks for sharing, great learnings!!! Congratulations!!!! I love your videos, kind regards

@helendonohoe1575 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@elizabethparker848 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL you are such a talented lady, i have just found your channel and I am loving it

@barnabascee1889 2 жыл бұрын

You do such beautiful work!

@deannamunro8148 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful! beyond my abilities but oh I love your art!!! and the rain - wow! was loud enough for all to hear.

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deanna. We have been getting a lot of rain lately- almost daily thunderstorms. I'm glad because hopefully it will help us to avoid those catastrophic fires in summer.

@peonieglow5005 10 ай бұрын

Wow fantastic 🎉🎉

@65sunnyday 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning! I'll never see pelicans in quite the same way again....

@melissapogue7928 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@douglasnoren3348 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new studio! That will be awesome when it’s completed.

@azbz1z2z75 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you has taught me patience and slowing down. Detailed drawing is one thing I need to work on. Your paintings are stunning. Thank you. Glad you are getting a big studio.

@scrapbooking100 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, your studio is going to look fabulous because you built it your self. As far age welcome to our world lol

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Lol- thank you!

@Lulis56 2 жыл бұрын

This is just amazing! It would probably take me 4 to 5 years! You’d make a great flight attendant with your indications of the “back”! Love your bloopers ….always have to wait for them!

@SuzanneLegault 2 жыл бұрын

Five hours! Did I hear that right? I am so impressed by your work. I love rewatching these. I always discover something new. Hope your studio is coming along nicely.

@lauriebanerjee3971 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@carlossotoarguello1077 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente

@m.j.sothoron3132 2 жыл бұрын

Txs - I am impressed !

@lydiabosley9152 2 жыл бұрын

I have always adored your "Angel Wings" pelican, and the print I ordered from you is one of my favorite framed pieces on my walls! I look forward very much to being able to try this somewhat simpler version. As always, you are adorable in presenting your bloopers, and I always share those with my husband so that he can share some giggles with me! You bring such happiness, thank you! 💜💛💚

@MySelfMyCeliumMyCell 2 жыл бұрын

cool stuff. thanks for sharing that, helped me a LOT!

@lada7539 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous 👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lada.

@artistchef_marz7919 2 жыл бұрын

Hello miss Louise, thankyou for this one.I've been following you since the day I found your channel about a month ago. Im loving your technique and patience in doing painting. Im a watercolor artist too not by profession but a hobby at heart.I havent painted one since lastyear as I got hooked and got very busy at work and family afterwards but whenever I see you videos I feel inspired and wanted to make one too soon. Thankyou so much for sharing.-from your biggest fan here in Dumaguete city negros Oriental Philippines 🙂 stay safe miss keep inspiring🙂

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I hope you get some time to paint soon.

@reginacastello2241 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Louise!♥️

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Regina. 😊

@rogerebert5122 2 жыл бұрын

I must admit that I spend more time watching than painting.

@billesummers1070 2 жыл бұрын

Your persistence with practicing the pelican three times before the final one is amazing. Your new studio will b amazing. I’m sorry that the builders blew u off. God bless u and Merry Christmas

@rnee1000 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I learn so much from each of your videos, tutorials and classes. Down the road if you have a chance I'd love a tutorial on painting a hawk, I love these noble birds.

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! Thank you Renee.

@yvonnewalton6197 2 жыл бұрын

Love you bird and tell Don to be very careful doing you new Studio. Can’t wait to see it finished. Thank you for all your beautiful painting classes you have helped me so much. My husband thinks he is sleeping in an art Gallery now.

@louisekorin3261 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ms. de Masi. Have you ever done a tutorial or painted a hornbill? I love your tutorials

@karenfinneganart2480 2 жыл бұрын

it seems like you have only just renovated your sons room and moved into it wow where has the time gone Louise. Love your pelican as always

@MilesPony 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous work Louise as usual (and well done Bob for your great work too) Can't wait to see the end result. How exciting for you Louise!

@chrissyc4502 2 жыл бұрын

I love it beautiful 😍

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine! 😊

@barryedgington6812 Жыл бұрын

I love the colour you chose to paint the Pelican and what a gorgeous painting you did! Helene❤

@scmarinemom24 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Can't wait to see your shop completed.

@pamelawissinger1838 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful painting, love watching the feathers. Please document with video clips of the studio as you progress. My husband is interested in watching too! The two of you are terrific.

@pamelacarey5743 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! I love the detail that you put into your work and could watch you paint feathers for hours, someday I hope to get the hang of it. Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us. Good luck with your studio!

@krismua1209 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, as always! Thank you for sharing all these tips.

@paintwithheartbysriyasrinivas 2 жыл бұрын

I love it.. ❤️ thank you very much for sharing.I learned soo much from your videos 🙏

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you.

@juliekraut7218 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I always learn something from you. Love how you match the pelican.

@MsMoniqueWilson 2 жыл бұрын

I love your feather techniques. Thank you for the tips. And I am more than a little envious of your studio!! It's going to be amazing!

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Monique. I hope so. It's been a long 21 year wait for it.

@MsMoniqueWilson 2 жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi You deserve it! Enjoying the updates :)

@jennyforeman4844 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous Louise, I just love Pelicans, and I love yours. I look forward to your full video to have a go at this one. How Wonderful to see your studio taking shape, you wont know yourself having your own space. Im sure it will be amazing!

@bridgettvallery3364 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the video and really liked the out takes at the end. You are so cool. Good luck to you and Dom on the construction of your new studio. Can’t wait to see the finished studio.

@lesley523 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, Hi from South Florida! Lovely painting! It looks amazing where you live. Can't wait to see you new studio...what a joy.

@amandastratton8242 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely picture Louise Thank you. I do hope you continue to progress nicely with your new studio xx

@pamgibbons2043 2 жыл бұрын

Love this one. You describe your actions so well and make it so enjoyable to watch and gain knowledge with every video. 😍

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you Pam.

@chiarasola826 2 жыл бұрын

I admire your determination, Louise! Well done! Great job also with your studio, you and Dom are fantastic :)

@cherylbrewer1218 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting Louise as always. Thank you . Good luck with the studio building, it looks great so far 😊

@patriciateal2099 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely painting! I love the way you handled the feathers ❤️ Your studio is going to be amazing, thanks for showing us😊

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you Patricia. 😊

@alisonhendry2928 2 жыл бұрын

Oooooo love this one... as always. Birds and details and pink.. what more could you ask for! Such fun to paint and lovely reference to work from. I have dozens of pelican photos and spoonbills and herons and and and... you inspire me to drag them out and not get bogged down in too many details. Just enough! 4 or 5 hours??? I died laughing... my latest painting has used up 11 hours JUST drAwing it. 18x29 so quite large, but I will count the hours just for fun. I am super slow painter...but I enjoy the journey. SO glad you ditched that builder! He did not DESERVE to be brought back. Yay Dom! It is going to be fabulous! So happy for you and please keep sharing progress. Your groupies love a peek into your life.🤣🤣🤣. Hugs from Texas. Finally nice and chilly. Ahhhh sweaters.

@scarz1951 2 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful Louise. I'm going to ask the nurse if I can watch vids while hooked to the infusion pump. Anything to shorten the chemo sessions...might as well learn something while at it.

@bluemindjewelry5968 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the videos of the home place. You live a in very beautiful area that actually , (even though very different in many ways) but still reminds me of my home in the foot hills of the Appalachian mountains in the US. Farm land, rolling hills, wooded but yet grassy. Thank you also for your detailed lessons. Your explanations are clear and I like that you tell us why you are doing this or that along with your thought processes. You can be a great artist but not a good teacher. You are both. T.D.

@abasia11 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work.and choosing the subject perfect for me as white pelicans have move into new overflow pond her in Corte Madera California!

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@grahamnash9794 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, yet another awesome of recreating natures finest. Truly I love seeing these painting coming together. I wonder, have you ever painted without a reference pic? You know, like from imagination, or memory? Please don't feel like I'm putting pressure on you, that's never my aim, I'm simple curious. Tat's how I paint most of the time. Nothing I produce is classy or clever, painting is just a release for me, I love doing it, and am always unhappy with the end result. Having said that, I never dispose of any,, because, they help with my memory. Remembering to day and it's events, my mood at the time, people that I was with on the day, the mental state, what was on my heart, all kinds of things because every image produces will carry hidden info for me alone that's invisible to onlookers. A bit like a coded diary with words. Anyway dear lady, I'm stunned again by the intricate details that give your subjects character and life. I have to ask myself at time whether you use a wand, or is that truly a brush in your hand guided by divine assistance. When the truth is right before me all along. I'm done here for now. Thank you Louise. Til the next time, it's TTFN.

@DragonFishJane 2 жыл бұрын

Another fabulous video! Best wishes for your new studio!

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@bluewren65 2 жыл бұрын

YOUR NEW STUDIO IS GOING TO BE AMAZING!!! YAY! The painting, as always is fresh and lively. One tiny request: would you consider listing the colours you use in the video description with the pigment numbers for those of us who don't use Winsor and Newton watercolour? I, personally, would find that really helpful.

@pattycyr8662 2 жыл бұрын

I love the pelicans! You truly are a superb instructor - thank you! (Sometime, would you mention if after cleaning a watercolor brush, can one hang it upside down OR is horizontally drying the only appropriate way? Thanks very much.

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patty. I have read that hanging them upside is a good way of drying them because the water doesn't accumulate in the ferrule. Drying horizontally is what I do most of the time. Because I use them a lot they lie on my table until the next painting session.

@pattycyr8662 2 жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi Thanks so much!

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Louise! This is stunning 🤩 I love the limited palette, it’s really effective. How do you go about choosing your colours? Is it instinctive or do you try different things out before you start? I’d be really interested to know. Thank you for another wonderful video. Take care 😊

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah. That's a question that keeps popping up. It's mainly instinctive for me. There's no method to my madness so it's not something I can explain easily. Because I have been asked over and over how I choose colours I've been writing down my thoughts as they pop into my head so hopefully I can put together a video about it one day.

@cordeeskywalker4074 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Louise, you're my favourite teacher! The first artwork that I tried to recreate was the wonderful flamingo in orange and pink, that was a pure joy to create from start to finish. I sometimes do not understand what you mean by wetting in sections. For instance, if you have to colour in a huge base wash or layer, that wouldn't work, right? Since there would be hard lines showing as soon as the two areas touch or overlap. Maybe you're referring to just areas, where the colour won't overlap? Best of luck with your studio, hope you can finish it soon! Much love from Austria!

@kelleluoma6276 2 жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous, Louise, and I’m looking forward to the Patreon tutorial! Would you share your thought process behind why you chose Rose Dore over one of your usual quinacridones?

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelle. I wanted a pink with yellow undertones (a coral colour I suppose). On the first two I mixed some yellow into Permanent Rose which worked ok but it wasn't quite what I wanted. Rose Dore was the colour I was looking for without having to mix it.

@janeuk2716 2 жыл бұрын

She must be loaded! Her house and grounds are glorious.

@mickybetts7957 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous painting! So glad I discovered your channel! And subbed. .. have you thought of painting a fruit Bat?

@juliecunningham5435 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise, fabulous as usual. Can you say why you used those colours for a white bird. I do struggle with this. Just love your work.

@ettamogahlinda 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing - such a beautiful bird! Is this one in more detailed format going to be on Patreon or skillshare? Would love to try :) Studio is coming along nicely too, very envious!!

@larrycamerlengo536 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise. Love your style of watercolor. Have you ever painted a Christmas poinsettia? The holidays are coming up and I thought that would be a perfect time for a video of that flower. What do you think? Or, do you already have a video of a poinsettia painting?

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry. Yes I have painted a poinsettia a few years ago. I didn't film it though. That was when I was working in the licensing industry. That's a good suggestion for a Christmas themed painting tutorial. Thank you again!

@larrycamerlengo536 2 жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi I am sure a lot of your followers would enjoy a poinsettia this time of year. I am a "Hobby Painter" and I am watching your videos for more tips and techniques. You produce a quality video presentation. Thank you.

@paulinehughes7201 2 жыл бұрын

Love your lessons Louise thank you so much, where did you get your watercolour boards from in Au. I live in Brisbane

@user-pj6ss4ok7p 2 жыл бұрын

Really love your videos. I would like to know which brushes you recommend for beginners

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. When I first started in watercolour I mainly used Winsor & Newton Cotman brushes. They were fairly inexpensive and I used them for about 4 or 5 years until I switched to better brushes. I use mainly round brushes.

@nettiemoss324 2 жыл бұрын

This is stunning Louise! what brand is the Rose Gold paint - I have never heard of it before (another one on my 'to buy' list!) I like that you don't try to individually, in greater detail, paint all the feathers - I love the subtle look. Hope to have a go on this one - not sure I am upto it yet though . . . By the way - I think (could be wrong) the pronunciation is 'O-liv-ee-ay' ie the end rhyming with tray! ... that is if he is French! The new in progress studio looks amazing - how wonderful and well deserving for you. I so admire your dedication to get your work 'just right' by doing several studies . . what patience you have. You can always throw your discarded ones my way - haha!!!

@LouiseDeMasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nettie. It's called Rose Dore by Winsor & Newton. A pretty rose colour with yellow undertones. I checked the pronunciation on the internet and I tried to say Olvier and Guillard with a French accent- it came out as a garbled mess. 😝

@nettiemoss324 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Just think of Laurence Olivier. W&N are playing on D'Or - 'golden' and have produced a Rose Gold - how clever as it's so popular these days, esp with jewellery and watches. Of all the paints I use - I always return to W&N. I think the Guillard is pronounced 'Gee -yar' G and no real sound of the 'll' - bit difficult to describe - being so close to France we tend to hear it more: doubt you hear much French in Australia . . and it doesn't matter really does it! Your wonderful painting is what matters!

@berritoto10 2 жыл бұрын

Hi teacher Louis, I almost watched all your videos all the painting looks so beautiful I really want to learn how to draw and paint, before I buy anything I would like to ask teacher what brushes and painting you have? I like to buy same as you have. Thanks

@ottie1954 2 жыл бұрын

We have highly technological prefabricated homes or other sorts of buildings in wood, which are set up extremely quickly; they are also fire-safe. Are they not in use in Australia? Few weeks are enough for a regular house 🤗

@erinhallmakes777 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of paints do you use to get such vibrant smooth colours?

@janeedward 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be safe in that studio? I am asking because the area looks dreamy yet very isolated !

@jackyeo5393 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, I love your painting, I am a beginner, i noticed that there are many photo like realistic water colour painting posted on utube and find it interesting , however was told that water colour painting should not be too realistic; is that true ?

@MilesPony 2 жыл бұрын

Who's Bob???? (Sorry mean't Don) Ears are obviously on their way out as well as everything else lol