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Male Fairy Wren Tutorial - Intermediate (Patreon)

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2021-09-07 23:46:38
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2021-09-07 23:46:57
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Male Fairy Wren watercolour tutorial - intermediate

Hi everyone,

Happy March!  It's autumn here in Australia which means some spring weather is headed your way if you're in the northern hemisphere. This week I've been painting some birds and bees. I'm also working on a Seal at the moment.

Here is the male Fairy Wren tutorial. This is the tutorial with the variegated wash on the background. Please yourself whether you paint the background or not. If you decide to paint the background and you use masking fluid like I do - test your masking fluid on the paper you are going to use to make sure it can be easily removed. Do a little spot test somewhere on the edge. Some papers are quite fragile and they may tear when you try to remove it or sometimes it can discolour the paper. I had that happen once. My paper went a pale shade of green where the masking fluid was. I think my masking fluid was old though.

The files you need are attached below my message here.

My landscape practice continues. I'll share what I'm doing later in the month when I've got more to show you.

Louise

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My tutorials are designed to help you on your creative journey. Any painting you create from a tutorial where I use my own reference photo is for personal use only. They can't be sold or entered into an art competition. I write on the Supplies Lists where the photos come from. Permission is not given to paint any of my earlier paintings that are not tutorials because some of them are licensed. Also, a few of my earlier paintings were painted from photographs where I sought the permission of the photographer. The photographer gave me permission to use it, not others.

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Thank you!

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Male Fairy Wren for Patreon

Comments

Natalie Hughes

Louise, I have a bone to pick with you...can you stop doing such wonderful tutorials? You are turning me into a watercolour addict! Then again, never stop because your tutorials are just so wonderful :). You make using the media less daunting and I'm soaking it all up. My aim is to complete all your tutorials here and on Skillshare, which I recently joined so I could do the tutorials you have there that aren't on here. I am learning a lot, but realise that is a mere drop in the ocean to what I still have to learn and what experience I need to have before I can even get anywhere as close to your wonderful work. I am so glad I came upon you on Youtube and that you do these tutorials, I don't think I'd be using watercolour much if not for you. Have completed this beautiful guy and next on to your giraffe on Skillshare. So thank you so much!

Louise De Masi

Lol 😂. That's such good news because it's a beautiful addiction Natalie. Thanks so much. 🥰

Bobba

Hello Louise! I have been doing your tutorials then repainting the subject again, trying to apply your methods on my own. With this tutorial of the male Fairy Wren, I plan to take what I have learned and apply it to a reference photo I have of another Fairy Wren. What I would like to know is how you decide on what to include and what to leave out on the under-drawing. I especially like the light touch you have with colour which gives such an illuminous effect. I notice you layer minimally from light to dark. Do you plan your layers ahead? Or is this the result of experience and talent. I want to overcome my tendency to overwork the painting. Would you consider a tutorial at some stage that covers your early planning phase of your process?

Louise De Masi

Hi Bobba, Yes I can plan a video about that. There is a lot of planning that goes on before beginning a painting. I think a lot of beginners start painting without enough thought before hand about the process. I know I used to rush in so I'm sure others do too.

Bobba

You are absolutely right! One of the things I have learned from you is how crucial patience is. I forgot to say how much I am enjoying your tutorials and I am sure other beginners would love a video on those early phases of planning. Thank you for considering my suggestion. Kind regards Bobba

Helen

Hi Louise, I am loving your tutorials, but I tend to somehow overwork them, even though I try really really hard not to. I just finished they hyacinth macaw tutorial and somehow your feathers look fresh and "clean" whereas mine look..... muddy. Anyway its something for me to work on. Like BOBBA I'd love a tutorial on early phases and how to not overwork. I'll try and post a pic of the macaw to show you what I mean. Thanks again so much for your wonderful tutorials

Louise De Masi

Thank you Helen. I used to do that too when I first started painting. It's taken me a long time 11 or 12 years to break the habit of overworking. I have a video on YouTube where I repaint an old painting that I overworked. It might help you. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://youtu.be/p9O8rYBIf9k

Bren

So glad there's no limit on how many times I watch this. Black is so hard for me. I ordered the paint colors you used to give this a try. Fingers crossed!!

Luca Calderari

What kind of tape do you use for the edges of the painting?

Louise De Masi

I use washi tape Luca. It's low tack so it doesn't damage the paper when I take it off.

Laura Etheridge

Hi Louise, do you keep a brush to use exclusively with the masking fluid? I haven’t used it yet but I’ve heard it can ruin a good brush. Thanks!

Louise De Masi

Hi Laura, Yes. I don't use my good brushes with masking fluid. I use my old synthetic brushes to apply it. Some artists recommend dipping your brush in dishwashing liquid or some soap before you apply the masking fluid. I haven't tried that myself though. Never allow the masking fluid to dry in your brush and it must be washed with soap when you are finished.

Laura Etheridge

Thanks so much Louise! BTW, I just wanted to say that I love to see how you and your husband are such a great match. It's so inspiring to see you two achieve the completion of huge projects like your new studio working together in harmony and good spirits. Having and maintaining that kind of relationship with the person you share your life with it's a true blessing .

Louise De Masi

Thanks so much Laura. Yes I agree. Dom is an easy man to love. 💕

S Knightsbridge

Hi Louise, I love your work and your methods of teaching. Learning heaps and appreciate you sharing your skills and knowledge. You mentioned in this post that you use saral transfer paper. I'm also in Australia. May I ask where you purchase your saral paper from thank you?

Louise De Masi

Thanks very much S. I have bought it in the past from Eckersleys.