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Hildy
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  Hildy
  Robin
  Birds
  16 February 2020
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Hello everyone I just became a member two days ago. I’m super excited to learn from Chris. I’m overwhelmed with all the information to read and videos to look at. So many tutorials to choose from too. Here is my first attempt at the Robin tutorial using Daniel Smith watercolors I had. Paper is Arches 140 lb. Chris is so correct about patience, letting layers dry, how much water and paint to use. I found myself wanting to rush and had to learn to slow down and enjoy each step. Thank you Chris for this lesson.

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Christine  17 February 2020 (19:58)
I like your color choices. The softness of the background gives so much dimension. I really like this. Thanks for sharing
Hildy  18 February 2020 (03:47)
Christine thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your comment because it helps me learn as well.
Chris  18 February 2020 (11:12)
Hi Hildy! Oh, thank you so much for your kind words and welcome! 😊 It's very nice to see this painting with a totally different background, I always like to see different renditions of the same painting. I really like it! The colors in the background are pastel and they allow the main subject to pop. However, there is always one risk you have to keep in mind. When the background is too pale we may get the effect of a cut-out shapes. The main subject may look like it was cut and paste on the background instead of being a part of the whole painting. To avoid that we can add some darker areas matching in tone with the main subject just as you did in some areas: close to the leaves, between the bird and the flower and on the right hand side of the bird. I think that you could have even added a bit more dark areas in other parts of the background, so that the darker tones were not only close to the main subject. The big light area of the background competes a bit with the main subject, although it's beautiful. When it comes to the bird and the flower I think you did a really good job here. The petals have beautiful highlights, the bird looks awsome. I like the range of tonal values you used and simlified washes on the bird's body. Be proud of yourself and rememebr, that you don't have to agree with what I said! Your vision may be totally different. That's why we can admire so many beautiful renditions. Thank you for sharing your work! 🌹😊
Hildy  18 February 2020 (17:24)
Hi Chris thank you for your comments and very helpful suggestions. This is the only way I will learn and improve in my paintings. I’m grateful for your help and so happy that you took the time to see what I cannot see in my painting. I will keep painting and blocking some time later to paint today. Fruit and nut trees are blossoming here in California, it’s beautiful. Thank you : )
Terri H  25 February 2020 (13:31)
Congratulations on your first painting and welcome to this wonderful community.
Hildy  9 March 2020 (04:11)
Thank you Terri for making me feel so very welcomed.
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Hildy
About Image
  Hildy
  Robin
  Birds
  16 February 2020
  382
  4
  Show Full Description

Hello everyone I just became a member two days ago. I’m super excited to learn from Chris. I’m overwhelmed with all the information to read and videos to look at. So many tutorials to choose from too. Here is my first attempt at the Robin tutorial using Daniel Smith watercolors I had. Paper is Arches 140 lb. Chris is so correct about patience, letting layers dry, how much water and paint to use. I found myself wanting to rush and had to learn to slow down and enjoy each step. Thank you Chris for this lesson.

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