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Hi everyone,

This little robin lives down the back of our property. We back onto state forest and there are lots of little birds that live on the edge of our property and the start of the forest. I sometimes take my camera with the big lens and sit down there for an hour or two waiting for them to appear. The Grey Fantail that is the subject of one of the tutorials is another of the birds that live down there, along with the Wrens.

I have just finished painting a Hummingbird this morning so I'll be working on that tutorial over the next week. The Chickadee tutorial will be appearing soon and also my 'sky' video that shows my learning that I did a few weekends ago.

I'm thinking a tulip or daffodil tutorial might be a nice addition soon too. I also want to paint some simple fruit and veggies for the beginners. Little paintings that you can do fairly quickly are what I'm planning.

Update on my leg: I was in despair last night. My leg was so sore and very red and inflamed and starting to swell. I couldn't walk properly because of the pain. Dom had to help me get around. I felt that it was never going to better so I went to bed feeling down. I said to Dom I'll head back to the doctor today if it's the same. This morning it's feeling and looking a lot better so I think the antibiotics are finally working. Thank you for all your kind wishes.

All of the files are attached below my message here. 

Louise

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Thank you!

Files

Eastern Yellow Robin for Patreon

Comments

Gail Haavisto

What brand of journal did you use when you did the wren study?

Louise De Masi

I use the Winsor & Newton Watercolour journals. The paper is cold press and 300gsm in weight (140lb).

Sonja Mills

I just completed my first go at this bird. I’m still far from good, but since I picked up a brush and started painting for the first time ever just a few weeks ago , I felt I have improved!! Your tutorials are the absolute best!!!

Louise De Masi

I'm so happy to know that! Thank you Sonja. I'm really pleased you are learning and growing.

Andrea Flemming

Louise, this is a beautiful bird and as a beginner I‘m looking forward to your short ones. But First of all- all the Best for your leg and get better soon 🍀💐🍀

Cynthia Love

Hope you continue improving with your leg pain Thank you for all you do for your students

Louise De Masi

Thanks very much Andrea. My leg has healed now 💕.

Louise De Masi

That's very kind of you. Thank you Cynthia. My leg is better now. 💕

Yolanda Michaud

Hi Louise! I hope your leg gets well soon! Thank you for taking the time to post this lovely project despite being in pain. I'll paint it thinking of you lots and hoping for your speedy recovery. With gratitude from Montreal.

Robyn Mills

Hi Louise, I’m sorry you had trouble with your leg and trust you are well recovered. I enjoy painting along with you and love these little birds. Thank you for your patient teaching and the techniques you have taught me I try to imitate in my own painting “adventures”. It is about one of these I approach you. I have been really struggling with a peacock and wonder if you have ever tried one. Getting the shimmer and play of light on its iridescent feathers is so challenging and I’d love some pointers on how to capture it at some stage. Trust you are surviving lockdown or are you in the freer Regional NSW ? Can you see and cuddle that lovely grand baby.? Luckily I’m near the beach so fresh air, sea and sunshine help lift the spirits - I think we’re in week 13 of lockdown now…. Hope it works and we’re soon living a more normal existence. Thanks for all you do.

Louise De Masi

Hi Robyn, Thank you! I've not tried painting peacock feathers myself but I think if I was trying to capture the shimmer and light I'd choose transparent colours and I'd layer gradually leaving the light areas quite light and I'd make the dark areas quite dark so there was a lot of contrast. Another thing to try is to look at the range of Daniel Smith luminescent colours. You can paint them over the darker colours to create a shimmer. Maybe they would be useful to you. I saw my little grandson yesterday- we aren't in lockdown here. He hasn't seen us for a while (because of lockdown) so he was a bit unsure of us. I hope you are surviving ok. Big hugs! We'll get out of this and I think a lot of us won't take simple pleasures for granted anymore.

Robyn Mills

Thank you for getting back to me . I did think of using a metallic paint but held back - too faint hearted 😏I will look into Daniel Smiths luminescent range, they maybe less opaque and be the answer to the myriads of shimmering feathers at the base of the tail feathers and a touch on the body. The actual “eyes” on the tail feathers work well with layering as does the body, but maybe my darks need more oomph and a touch of luminescent paint to mirror the sheen. I can’t wait to have another go…. Thank you for inspiring me to have another attempt…

Joyce C

Hello, My comment is about using Winsor & Newton Iridescent Medium . Have you tried it? I don’t know if you mix it with paint, like gouache, or layer it. It’s Autumn in the US and everywhere I look I see the lovely hues of fall. I’m especially drawn to some copper items for decorating. I was thinking of trying Winsor & Newton Iridescent Medium to try to recreate the copper look on some leaf paintings. What are your thoughts? Thank you.

Louise De Masi

Hi Joyce, I've never tried it but I just watched this video by Winsor and Newton: https://www.winsornewton.com/row/masterclass/iridescent-water-colour-mediums/ It shows you how to use it. I think it would be useful to paint some on leaves like you mentioned. I'd also use it on insects or reptiles or maybe even some birds where their feathers shimmer in the light. I wouldn't use it all over the subject I don't think. Just in places where the sun might be catching it.

Joyce C

Louise, thank you for the link. I’m giddy to try this out and I know my little granddaughters will be suggesting princess applications! I was just sent home from the farm with my pockets full of beautiful oak leaves from the farm girls, and some “weally pretty rocks” from the grandsons. This will be fun! I’ll follow your guidance about the sun.

Pedro Alexanderson

Thank you very much, I will try to do this. regards.