Tag Archives: watercolour art

Feeling Fowl? Paint a chicken!

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Had the urge to get some stunning poultry photos yesterday and these 3 lovelies are what I found!

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What do you think? A pure white hen scratching for corn, a pheasant looking like he’s on the run and a sophisticated and proud cockerel that I am dying to paint.

But - first things first. I drew the cockerel on a large A3 pad with a 3B pencil.

A little bit stiff this first attempt but I just had to get it out of my system late last night after I had bought and downloaded the image. I love his splayed feet and crazy tail feathers.

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I will draw him again when I am calmer and pay more attention to his flamboyant plumage. I love the gesture of the white hen as she inclines her head downwards so unaware of the viewer - just going about her business…Watch this space for more drawings and some paintings.

Anyone else mad on chickens?

Art Demo - Ladybird in Watercolour

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For this simple yet dramatic demo I used hot pressed paper 9olbs by Arches of France but any hot pressed paper or medium (not) paper will do.

I used a No 3 and a No 8 round watercolour brush and the main colours are New Gamboge (yellow), Scarlet Lake, Cadmium Red, French Ultramarine and Burnt Sienna.
Brushes galore
I did not stretch the paper first as I am too impatient and anyway I know a way to flatten it at the end which I will show you. Let’s go!
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ladybird 2
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Jack Russell says it's teatime

For a cute ladybird print I created a few months ago click here Ladybug April and for a fun double-sided cushion cover ladybird cushion click here
Everything was coming to a natural end for the time being and of course Tilly, my JRT immediately picked up that a tea break was afoot and was more than happy to sheepdog me away from my painting and downstairs to make a cup of tea and give her a biscuit.

The next section of the painting will come soon - see you there!