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Master Watercolor Techniques: Learn to Paint a Watercolor Sun Conure

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Discover how professional artist Louise De Masi uses a variety of different watercolour techniques to paint this gorgeous Sun Conure. In this 58 minute step by step tutorial you can watch over Louise's shoulder as she demonstrates some of the techniques she uses to create her beautiful bird paintings that are sold all around the world. 

                         

               

When you enroll in the class you will have access to the reference photo of the Sun Conure and a line drawing so you can paint along with Louise.

You will discover how Louise:

  • Transfers her drawing onto the paper
  • Picks up paint with the brush
  • Apples washes
  • Works wet on wet
  • Works wet on dry
  • Creates deliberate 'blooms'
  • Paints detail
  • Blends colours on the paper
  • Soften edges
  • Builds colour
  • Corrects a mistake

Syllabus

  • Trailer
  • Supplies
  • Transferring Drawing to Paper
  • Loading the Brush
  • First wash
  • Second Wash - Head and Body
  • Adding Detail
  • Beak and Eye
  • Wings Stage 1
  • Wing Stage 2
  • Finishing off the Body
  • Tail Feathers
  • Feet and Log

Taught by

Louise De Masi

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