During a recent Introduction to Watercolors class demonstration, I sketched a favorite subject -- a feather from one of my wild relations. The turkey feather's bold contrasts caught my eye, and the adventure of following its contours and shapes captivated me. I used Burnt Umber and Burnt Sienna with a touch of Ultramarine Blue to paint the feather.
A dark background of Ultramarine Blue mixed with a touch of Burnt Umber defined the whites of the turkey feather and popped the whole subject forward. A sprinkling of table salt added the speckled & frosty look to the washes.
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