Discover the beauty of painting Tropical Birds - Paint and complete four tropical bird paintings during this course. Students will learn and practice the basic elements of painting eyes, feathers, and how to handle their brilliant colors. Techniques and methods for managing light, foliage and the tropical environment are also demonstrated and discussed. Learn the tricks to bring your paintings to life. Some prior basic experience in painting will help the student get the most from this expansive and in-depth course.
Learning Outcomes
1. Learn to recognize and understand feather growth patterns in birds.
2. Learn to paint bird’s eyes, beaks and feathers.
3. Learn to use a rake brush for creating details.
4. Work with chromatic value to create bird’s colors.
5. Learn to see how feather direction helps to build three dimensional forms.
6. Learn how to select, support and create a focal area.
7. Learn to create natural settings for painting birds.