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Hi everyone,

In this tutorial, we’ll bring an Australian King Parrot to life using a mix of wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques. We’ll start with a soft background splash, lift highlights for depth, and carefully layer vibrant reds and greens to capture the parrot’s striking colours.

I used my Schmincke set, mixing Transparent Yellow, Transparent Sienna, French Ultramarine, Scarlet Red, and a touch of Phthalo Green (substitute colours are on the Supplies List below).

All of the files you need to complete the painting are attached below my message here. There are plenty of progress photos of my painting that will help you.

You can download them individually or all at once by clicking on the "Download all" button.

I'm looking forward to seeing your paintings.

Louise

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If you are looking for other tutorials - you will find them all on the indexes below:

Painting Thumbnail Index: https://www.louisedemasi.com/patreon-index

Tutorial Word Index: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34865676

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King Parrot tutorial

Louise De Masi©

Comments

Eva Chancellor

Stunning! Absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you so much, Louise. ❤️

Caterina B

I feed them up close in my garden, very shy timid birds, they are stunning to see up close . Thank you for sharing this louise

Louise De Masi

Yes, they are beautiful and very timid. Thank you Caterina.

Jackie

So excited - love painting your parrots.

Sammie Bryant

Thank you for sharing, this is a gorgeous bird. My question, is the unfinished edge on the right side, an artistic style? I love your paintings, they are gorgeous and I'm trying to figure all this out..Your finished painting is always incredible. I want to know when do you pick to leave that unfinished edge and when you finish with the same depth of detail that is in rest of painting? Thanks for all you do, it's always amazing.

Linda

🥰👍🏻🦜

Louise De Masi

Hi Sammie- thank you! That unfinished edge is a lost edge where the bird fades into the background. It helps to add depth. I've been including them in my work for the past few years...... as I learn more and develop my skills. Not every external edge needs to be defined. Lost edges are best used away from the focal point.I experiment with where to put them - sometimes I might stand back and look at the painting and realise that I need an edge where I have left one off. It's easy to add an edge if I need to.

Sammie Bryant

I just finished watching the rose tutorial, where you pick the colors, I was paying close attention to those lost edges, they look so beautiful. I will watch and learn from you, maybe one day I will know when and how to do the same. Thanks again, you're awesome!

Di

Thank you Louise for another wonderful tutorial.

Nancy Guenther

Wow! This bird is gorgeous. I love the colors you chose. Hope to get to it soon.

Nancy Guenther

Finally got around to painting this beautiful bird that you are so fortunate to have in your own garden! It took me two days and I enjoyed every minute. Birds are my favorite subject. Thank you, Louise.

Louise De Masi

I saw your painting Nancy- it's fabulous! So well done. Thank you!

Kas Coleman

Have just painted this lovely bird. I changed some of the tones as the King Pattots around my place are a brighter green. So the faded area didn't look right so I painted this area in. I have enjoyed this painting and was glad that my changes worked.

Carole

I want to paint an Eared Quetzel for my grandchildren in Mexico and this demo is close enough to give me confidence. Thanks, Louise

Bren

Thank you!! Another beautiful tutorial ❤️