Painting a Blue Jay with 3 Colors

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Using a Limited Palette
1:50 Skillshare Sponsorship
3:31 The paint colours and paper I used for the Blue Jay
3:47 Reference Photo
3:55 Painting demonstration of Blue Jay
12:44 Painting demonstration of Branch
15:12 Outro
15:32 Bloopers
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  • @LouiseDeMasi
    @LouiseDeMasi Жыл бұрын

    The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/louisedemasi11221

  • @rondaalbers9324
    @rondaalbers9324 Жыл бұрын

    Louise, you are my favorite watercolor instructor. I love how you keep things simple and I love a limited palate. But girl, I have to say, I love the bloopers. It makes me laugh, and realize I’m not the only one who’s word’s don’t come out the way I want them to. 😂

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 Thanks so much Rhonda.

  • @sonyaoart
    @sonyaoart Жыл бұрын

    "accepting what the paint gives me" is now my watercolour mantra. it never gets any better when I mess with the paint... The bird turned out fantastic!

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great! Same here Sonya - I have to learn to trust the paint and the paper 💕. Thank you.

  • @AnnieNoodle
    @AnnieNoodle Жыл бұрын

    This big? This big? This big? Hahahaha the outtakes were especially funny today. Have a great weekend!

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol- thanks Annie. 🥰

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons Жыл бұрын

    such a lovely big blue birb 😀 wonderful job with the black markings

  • @moirad6579
    @moirad6579 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my... i hope this is on patreon because i love blue jays. 😍😍😍

  • @kimjensenable
    @kimjensenable Жыл бұрын

    Lovely. Birds, birds, and more birds! My fav.

  • @eileenmichaud5898
    @eileenmichaud5898 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bluejay! I have got to try this with limited colors.

  • @cynthiakeith6925
    @cynthiakeith6925 Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done Louise. A painting I will enjoy completing. We enjoy watching our blue jays in the back yard. Their colouring is stunning against the contrasting fresh white snow. They enjoy sunflower seeds and it is not uncommon to see flat boards on stilts or birdbaths filled with seeds with blue jays enjoying a meal. I would much rather see these birds eating seeds than being hasty to smaller birds! Thank you and have a great day!

  • @rosedoucet2188
    @rosedoucet2188 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing! Loads of tips and tricks gleaned from this video👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @izzitme2707
    @izzitme2707 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Louise for another wonderful video. I love your birds so much! This one is exceptional as usual, and I can't wait to give it a try. Also, like so many others, your bloopers always make my day. 🥰

  • @martinpettinger
    @martinpettinger Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Louise

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Martin. Thank you.

  • @chiarasola826
    @chiarasola826 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful painting, great teacher ☺

  • @0to100Art
    @0to100Art Жыл бұрын

    Love how you paint

  • @dijosephine9556
    @dijosephine9556 Жыл бұрын

    Looks good Louise. Love how you did texture on the birds back and Dimension on the lower wings. ❤️👍

  • @sanjanachanda2531
    @sanjanachanda2531 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve learnt a lot from your tutorials….thank you so much❤

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad. Thank you Sanjana.

  • @susanmiddlebrook5882
    @susanmiddlebrook5882 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, Louise, it’s gorgeous! It’s an arresting presentation of a beautiful bird. Your mastery of using a limited palette, your method of using shading so artistically always produces an amazing work of art. I always love your watercolor art. You are my favorite artist. You’re amazing and so very talented! Thank you for sharing your beauty with us! ♥️

  • @bretoner2
    @bretoner2 Жыл бұрын

    Always love your work

  • @odileirvoas741
    @odileirvoas741 Жыл бұрын

    Magnifique !!

  • @catherinevangass4927
    @catherinevangass4927 Жыл бұрын

    Love the loose and detailed areas, lovely ❣️

  • @janemerves7682
    @janemerves7682 Жыл бұрын

    I love your beautiful elegant style. I learn something new from every one of your videos! Thank you for your wonderful tutorials.

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad! Thank you Jane.

  • @mariliarodrigues7137
    @mariliarodrigues7137 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Marilia. 😊

  • @katiearetos53
    @katiearetos53 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad that I stumbled across your lovely videos. You are very inspiring. Hopefully one day I'll have a small fraction of your ability!

  • @andreatannahill645
    @andreatannahill645 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Louise for the great tutorial of this incredible painting. I live in Canada & see Blue Jays often. They are one of my favorite birds so I am really happy you chose to paint one. It was wonderful seeing a few snippets of the black kitten again too. Will you share any details about the kitten?

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andrea. Yes I will have to. Usually we film the b-roll (secondary parts) after I have done the face to camera parts so I didn't realise he was going to be in it. His name is Leo and he's a sweety. ❤️

  • @lindyhawthorne2164
    @lindyhawthorne2164 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful as always.

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lindy.

  • @MsMoniqueWilson
    @MsMoniqueWilson Жыл бұрын

    turned out awesome!

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Monique.

  • @BoReads
    @BoReads Жыл бұрын

    I followed this tutorial. The outcome isn't exactly like what it shows here, but I'm happy with what I painted. :)

  • @CrystalMartinArt
    @CrystalMartinArt Жыл бұрын

    Louise this is so beautiful! Thank you so very much! I can't wait to try.

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure and thank you Crystal. 💕

  • @amandastratton8242
    @amandastratton8242 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful painting Louise Thank you and for the way you mix your colours. I will be giving that a try x

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome. Thanks Amanda. 💕

  • @sylphofthewildwoods5518
    @sylphofthewildwoods5518 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Thank you, Louise! I have one of these sketched out to paint - as well as 10 or so other birds - but I haven't tackled it yet, and your techniques have given me a place to start. 💕

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful - have fun! Thank you. 💕

  • @atrinka1
    @atrinka1 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the blurred edge! I need to practice this technique more because in my case the blurred portion always looks unnatural and forced. Thanks you!

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Raquel. 💕

  • @reenagoel7626
    @reenagoel7626 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 😍beautiful as usual I wonder when I will be able to create such magic ✨

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Reena.

  • @sabinansari5460
    @sabinansari5460 Жыл бұрын

    Hi mam I really enjoy watercolour painting with you.

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Sabin.

  • @sabinansari5460

    @sabinansari5460

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LouiseDeMasi 😊

  • @christinebaehr1953
    @christinebaehr1953 Жыл бұрын

    Will you be adding this to your Patreon? 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I just joined your Patreon in hopes of finding this tutorial.

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Christine. Yes I will be putting it on Patreon. You can message me directly on Patreon if you need to.

  • @Lawrence.T.Ingalls
    @Lawrence.T.Ingalls Жыл бұрын

    Where can I get a ceramic palette like that (time stamp 3:55)?

  • @beekayford
    @beekayford Жыл бұрын

    Louise, sorry I am so confused. I thought I needed to join Skillshare in order to see the class on this blue jay. But I don’t see that class in Skillshare. Is it already on Patreon, or is it an upcoming Patreon class? (I am rejoining your Patreon in Feb.)

  • @LouiseDeMasi

    @LouiseDeMasi

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Barbara, it's coming to Patreon in the first half of this year.