I used walnut ink for this - I like the way the brown can be either light and diluted or rich and dark, and also I like being able to paint with it rather than draw. However, as the painting went along, I realised I could not achieve the black markings on the bird with walnut ink alone, so used a black ink pen to fill those in. I also wanted to bring a little warmth to the feathers on the head and shoulders of the bird, so gave them a light wash of orange watercolour over the walnut ink.
It's a small painting but I am happy with how it turned out. I feel better for having done it but am still lacking inspiration - help!
Paintig currently for sale in my Etsy shop.
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A really beautiful painting. I know what you mean, also experiencing a bit of burn out after a hectic Nov and Dec. I went out sketching today, I didn't really like my sketch, but it felt good to be out and hear the bird song. Keep painting whatever appeals to you, and i will come back as you get a bit better rested. Best wishes Jane
LOVE IT!
absolutely adorable!!!
inspiration for painting? Take a day trip to someplace fantastic - whether it's a zoo or a garden or even a hardware store, then paint something a little outside your wheelhouse (since you can paint -anything- including chickens in cowboy boots, I'm not quite sure what it would be.)
Maybe a macro view of some ordinary object/flower/animal.
Paint with a blindfold on. (kidding - but that could be funny)
Paint with your non-dominant hand.
Not having one iota of artistic talent, I'm not quite sure how to help inspire inspiration. Wish I could help. But one thing I do know without a shadow of a doubt - it will come back. Trust that it will.
Keep warm.
T
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