Run Time: 4Hr 13 Min
Video Size: 1920x1080 Full HD
Snow Gazer was inspired by an encounter with a Downy Woodpecker on an afternoon walk. I loved the pose and initially did a pencil sketch which is the Downy Drawing tutorial. Once the sketch was completed I thought that the pose was too dynamic to limit to a black and white piece so I painted a full colour original which of course is Snow Gazer.
Snow Gazer instructs on how to create gradated backgrounds by hand, multi-colour bird feathers and soft billowing snow. Also learn how to create depth with minimal elements.
Difficulty: Beginner
Board Size: 10 x 8 Inches
Downloadable Lesson Aids: Line Drawing, Colour Template, Materials List, Reference Photo.
In part one we mix our base colours and then block in the art board, painting a gradation using brush and sponge techniques.
In this part we will use our base/local colours to block in the bird.
In this part we add detail to the Downy's head.
In this part we refine the shape and form of the back and wing feather and then add detail.
In this part we lay down the base colours for the snow covered golden rod, making sure to create a 'rounded' look.
In this part we refine the snows shape and start to add detail through dry brush and stippling.
In this section we add even more detail to the snow and start to refine the browns and warms in our foliage.
In this part we detail our foliage and learn how to soften shapes in the background to create depth.
In the final part we add detail to the tail feather and the back of the bird. We then use a spatter effect to create falling snow.
