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Hi everyone,

Here is Part 1 of the Python tutorial.

Part 2 is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46092573

This tutorial is all about creating depth using contrast and soft edges. I wanted to bring the front of the python forward so I increased the contrast there. I pushed the rear section back by reducing the colour value and making use of soft or lost edges.

All of the files you need, including the line drawing, are attached below my message here.

I've enlarged a copy of the drawing and I've spread it over two pages for those who have difficulty enlarging on their printers.

I purchased the reference photo from Wildlife Reference Photos. It was taken by Michelle Kaiser. A subscription of $10 (US) on Wildlife Reference Photos website allows you to download 5 photos within 31 days.

Here is the link to the photo: https://wildlifereferencephotos.com/media.details.php?mediaID=63462 

I have also put the link to the reference photo on the Supplies List.

I hope you enjoy it.

Louise

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Tutorial Indexes

My website tutorial where you can see the image of the painting and click on it: http://www.louisedemasi.com/new-index

The word index here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34865676

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Python for Patreon Part 1

Louise De Masi©

Comments

ann fuller

I was able to paint this for my grandson. He loved it! Thanks for a great tutorial.

Zarah McIntosh

Yay!! I'm excited about this one! 😁❤

Isatys09

Thanks! I have been looking for that tutorial!! Sadly I am swamped with work and cannot get on it right away :( So excited!

Patricia Espinoza

Thanks Louise....I was also looking forward to painting this one!!!

Vee

Brrr.... not my favourite subject, but loved how you faded the back part so that his head is the focal part of the painting. You are so talented - I am in awe...!

Kelle Luoma

Starting this one today!

Kev Jones

Hi Louise - I'm a newbee and love your tutorials. Although I'm on the beginner side of Intermediate I decided to have a go with the fabulous Python. My results we fairly patchy and the results at best barely adequate I'm learning heaps along the way. Main faults revolve around too much water and too much colour/tint.

Louise De Masi

Hi Kev, I always begine with pale colour and then I build it up gradually and add darks at the end. The paper you use could contribute to patchiness.

Sherry Lane

Hi Louise, Can you provide color substitutes for different brands of paint? Thanks

Louise De Masi

Hi Sherry, The pigment codes can help you find substitute colours. They are on the supplies list. For example - Gold Ochre pigment code is PY42 - Daniel Smith's Mars Yellow pigment code is PY42. The colours may differ slightly but that isn't important. The colours themselves aren't as important as the values (how light and dark you paint the colours ). Use colours that you have that might look similar- they don't have to be the same pigments I use. You can see all the Winsor & Newton colours here: https://www.winsornewton.com/na/paint/watercolour/professional-watercolour/#product-info-colours . Use it to compare to a colour chart of the colours you have. For example Winsor and Newton's - Naples Yellow - the closest yellow I can see on a Daniel Smith colour chart would be Nickel Titanate Yellow.