Can I save it? Real Time Bird and Feather Drawing & Painting in Watercolor

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[@jilllusey7001]

Yes, this is a good type of video. It’s helpful to see someone else struggle and then fix it. And not everything we create is perfect and easy. Thanks for this.

[@annettefournier9655]

Happy birthday 🎉 Yes love these types of videos. It is so very important for beginners and intermediate students to see the whole process and what can we do if things go not according to plan or vision. That there are pens. And pencils and colored pencils and gel pens and other items that can help finish a painting. Some of us are very isolated in our journey and of very limited means. Videos like this are precious gems. Many thanks Lindsay 💜

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks

[@DeborahZajac]

If the water softener is only for the house you can use the outside water tap to get the minerals in the water without having to wait for the salt to be replaced in the softener. Our water softener is only for the house not the yard because the water from the softener isn't good for the plants...too much salt. You saved that painting brilliantly! He's a cutie. Your feathers are wonderful as well. I want to add that book to my home library! I do like these types of videos! Keep em coming please. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good idea! One of our hoses is like that!

[@jomo3512]

I’m glad you posted this. So many people on social media and KZbin only show successes which gives novices a really unrealistic impression of what it is like to create art. So many content creators want you to believe that they create masterpieces every time they sit down to paint. ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

True

[@louisapdjones]

This is the perfect video to demostrate that you can't judge a painting by the messy middle stage. I love how both paintings turned out ❤

[@mjpete27]

Lindsay, I just wanted to say that you are perfectly correct saying that supplies unused is the true waste. I was truly impressed by DaVinci watercolors they are commercially produced, professional grade paints and so reasonably priced for everyday use! This is why I am such a fanatic about that brand! I am truly glad that 100% cotton paper from every brand that I have tried have been so good! I know several artists that use combination papers as well, I think I might be to lazy or just don’t want to work so hard to make a budget supply work out. YES! To this style and length of this video. 😉

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, I wish you happy birthday congratulations throughout the month! You are so kind offering your classes on discount! I have several years of classes and if anyone is on the fence, I will happily endorse you and your classes 100% ! Thank you for sharing this amazing video with your working methods. I have thousands and thousands of reference photos that I took myself, yet it is a serious chore to find a picture that I remember taking but they are not organized in the least. Yeah the situation is just not good. I see why people get sucked down that internet rabbit hole! I think you are doing a wonderful job creating a painting everyday for WWM! You are creating some wonderful art work. Please take care, be safe and enjoy your day!

[@SkiSkateSmile]

I love your painting. The lil birdie is so cute. Beautiful! Got one artist reference book while back after watching your video, and I love it. Good paints and paper saving for rainy day, guilty as charged. Last winter I used ALL my low quality/scrap paper and paint, playing around, experimenting, learned tons, I hit jackpot occasionally,like back of greeting cards with cotman paints...and best of all, now I only have good paper and paints. Hope it helps someone:) .i was away so I'm catching up on all the videos I missed and it's lovely :). What a treat.

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Love this real time video, Lindsay… You are your worst critic. Your bird is lovely and so is the feather!

[@marit4660]

Happy birthday, Lindsay 🎂!! I'm so glad you went back to your birdie. He still looked super cute when you put him on hold, and he turned out great! 🥰🥰🥰 (The Pentel brush pen and the empty fountain brush pens look like they'd totally be fun for sketching. Thanks for the recommendation and links - ordering them now! 😀)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!!

[@ElizabethMayoleth]

I liked this style of video a lot. I enjoyed watching how another artist fixes a piece that goes awry and brings it back from a place we all find ourselves in at times.

[@theresapalmer7892]

So much info shared in this video, I will watch again because I need to take a few notes. I am amazed how you went back and finished your bird. I have to remember than mixed media is what I prefer over watercolor alone. I think my work needs that extra help to be what I want. TY for this real time share.

[@experienced.novice]

Hi Lindsay, I love this style of video - real time, showing us how you do the fantastic things you do, even if you don't like it. I love how your bird turned out and it's great you're always so authentic, not just showing us the perfect things. I've picked up one of the artist photo reference books, need to find some more and also actually use it, not just collect them, lol

[@anitaholmes6824]

You really did save the bird, turned out great, I really enjoyed watching you rescue it! The feather was perfect! Thanks for sharing!

[@CarolynNoblett]

After running this video 4 times, I finally got to see all of it. Stuff happens, you know. I love these kinds of videos I learn so much. And love your ways of acceptance. You used to do this often and got away from it. I hope you go back to this format more. I had to come back in here just to tell you this. Catch you later.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChantelleArts]

these kind of books are always so helpful 🥰

[@MsRain49]

I love this style of video. And I love how you were able to salvage the painting. ❤

[@cathysnyder9478]

I love your real time videos. Always have. Thanks for doing this. A little more relaxed. Love it. I love drawing and painting birds.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much 😀

[@flychk1229]

The bird worked out! Very cute. Thank goodness my mom collected all the North Light reference books and I am so lucky to have them now!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@deborahbloom4624]

Lindsay......I love ALL your videos.....long, short, tutorial, haul, review, unboxing, Sat Chat, interviews.....if you are producing it, I'll watch it.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, thanks!

[@judyjohnson2711]

Love all of your videos! They are all so informative. Very beautiful!

[@sherylp.9570]

Happy Birthday, Lindsay!! Your bird is adorable. ❤

[@justacatwhocantype]

Can you save it? Of course you can! 😄🪶🐦

[@RKDivaDP]

Love this style of video. You are a great source of info to me and many others. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself.❤

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I like this style of video. I like what you did for the bird by adding detail. It really stood out. The feather was great! You are the first artist who told me about using different art supplies together in one painting. It's amazing what you can do.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you very much!

[@crystalipock9725]

Birds of a feather stick together! You saved it! It looks lovely! Enjoyed the real time painting! I was working on painting a black gouache background with you on a 11x15 floral. Thought the black would really make it pop! Would love more videos like this. Signed up for a couple of your watercolor classes. Looking so forward to trying them out as I am brand new to watercolor (gouache too!) Pretty much everything art and drawing in the last couple years. Thanks for your lovely art inspiration and can't wait until the next video to learn something new!

[@noctisgamma556]

Yes I love this type of video! I enjoyed having it on as a companion while I work as well.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@elyselaforest7700]

These are lovely Lindsay. And yes, I liked this real-time video with voice-over. Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay, thank you!

[@marshacook7840]

Happy Birthday! Love your paintings of birds.😍

[@geriprior751]

Both paintings turned out well. Love how you completed the bird painting. Always good lessons from your videos. Thanks Lindsay and hope you had a wonderful birthday.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@sharonlarge7908]

Love the video- but I enjoy all your videos!

[@midgediener3461]

You really made it look adorable. I have something I’m working on that has an area that is awful, i need to go for it. Thanks!

[@kellywilson2147]

I like the longer videos! But, I watch every video you put out, so I may be a bit biased. It's good to see how you go about painting a subject, and the real-time video gives us the chance to see into your creative brain. I think the bird came out lovely, and I like the feather, too! Happy Birthday!! 🥳

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@128titanicsokwonkim]

Hi, Lindsay. Thank you for your video. Best wishes to you and Happy birthday! ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@providencevalleyfarm5270]

As a kid, our water was so hard it ran brown, oxide brown sludge if you boiled it for noodles or mashed potatoes. We rarely drank or washed in it, because it stained even blue jeans & curdled soap. Back then there weren't softeners strong enough to purify it. Even in the kitchen, it turned any dye black! Koolaid was very weird & oh MY, My--My dad's bourbon on the rocks on the weekends looked like a black witches brew 🤓🤓Reading glasses, great idea, but no glasses is usually how I draw or paint..., plus I'd be afraid if I get another set I'll get them mixed up 🤣😂 🤓 I have 4 --yes-- FOUR pair of glasses, (or more) One set is for pretty, one was for safety & close work when I worked on my jewelry, an older pair in case I get outside to fish or work in the garden, there's another one for everyday activities, & finally, a set for working on the computer Then I also have a set to sleep in, I can't sleep in the dark anymore without being able to look around me I think that's six pairs, but the old ones don't count, do they??

[@danip6648]

Thanks for this. I love your bird! It is beautiful! & the feather is so realistic! God bless you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@susansacco7583]

Thank you💕 I have a bunch of Ph Martins radiance watercolor bottles. I was thinking of giving the radiance away because I don’t use them often. The empty pens are a great idea and I know that I’ll fill the pens and have fun! 💕✌️

[@craftergin]

I liked this video very much. If it helps you to narrate after your finish the filming then go for it. You know, I bought those fountain pens based on your adorable drawings in the video you did. They are really nice. I'm treating World Watercolor Month this year like the former student you mentioned - not following the prompts. I have a LOT of floral reference photos that I have taken and decided to paint a floral "something" every day. AND I'm using actual watercolors instead of my comfort-zone Derwent Inktense pencils that I love. I finally put my collections of Daniel Smith and QoR watercolors into their own pallets from tubes. I've actually completed a painting every day. Nothing too elaborate. I've done some line and wash and some loose. I usually draw the flower the night before. I'm working toward a Georgia O'Keefe-ish style. Having a great time! And no stress trying to figure out what to create based on esoteric prompts.

[@suemurphy9421]

Yes love this style of video. Thanks!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

More to come!

[@midgediener3461]

No, I do the exact same thing! Love watching you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for watching!

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

Love this video. Hearing the thoughts behind the work is always interesting. It's face turned out super cute and the feather is beautiful.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@sylwitcha5325]

Love it! Happy birthday! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!!

[@delila351]

All I see at this point is the drawing of the bird and I think you did great on that. I loved my reading glasses, until I had cataract surgery and they put in lenses where I can see far.. Now, my reading glasses make my eyes tired ;(. Darn. I am still loving this painting where you have started on the bird. Wonder what rain water would do? You are so down to earth about your painting and supplies. I love that. I do miss you water coloring all the time :). You are so right. I am afraid to go paint on those papers lOL.

[@artonthecreek]

Hi Lindsay! Thanks for a fun video-love the real-time format on these subjects. Great to see your process❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@jennw6809]

So great to see your struggles and know that not every painting turns out perfectly! As far as Qor mixing with other brands, because of the flow, they can push other pigments out of the way in wet-into-wet techniques. As long as you know this, you can use it to your advantage (like creating the fairy lights effect by spattering nickel azo yellow into wet paint [which works with any brand of nickel azo BTW]). I can see how people would struggle if they don't know that.

[@brendawalsh8254]

I love this style painting for sure, but you know I love all your paintings 😊 our birthdays are coming up so if I don’t catch you on the day, happy birthday 🎊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy birthday to you too 💓

[@GraceAnnaShack1]

Beautiful painting I’m back I took a short break from yt this is my new channel im enjoying learning Lindsay I’m long term viewer of ten years now those artist ref books super helpful ty so much from Gracie

[@berolinastrassmann]

Hard water 🌊 and granulation? Our water in Berlin 🇩🇪 is extra hard (please sky limescale marks everywhere!) but never really noticed that effect. Will test soon comparing with filtered and distilled water. Your birdie was adorable! Yourchoice of earth colours was perfect! I enjoyed your real time video - it captures the mixes and colour placing. Keeps it real. Good point about different supplies to fit different people's expectations - and how each of those s judges those supplies accordingly. Birds are always fun to paint! On glasses 🤓: i can only support your experience. Reading glasses made my painting experience more ch smoother. For everything else I have bifocals - i can see everything clearly, and do t need to change to reading glasses if I have to check the phone or read a small printed text. Progressives made me dizzy. I am happy with those options. I came to terms with being a person who wears glassesnow 😂

[@providencevalleyfarm5270]

Happens to me aaalllll the time! I wanted to find a picture of rushing feet & still haven't finished it, but I saved a LOT of really cool images of feet & legs to practice drawing.....

[@carrollwilson5169]

Happy birthday Lindsay. Great video. Love real time, love the voice over, love the advice you have shared throughout the video.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@maguivaca7397]

Yes I love this type of videos, actually I missed your Sunday’s sketching videos.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay, thank you!

[@debikofol1894]

YES, Love this style!!!😊😊😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@pjpony1234]

I get reading glasses on Amazon. I got 5 pair for $12.00! They last for such a long time, too. I order them about every 2 or 3 years. They look nice, too.

[@andreaharutunian3838]

Loved the video ,in real time 🎉

[@MSKCCooke]

I really enjoyed this video and the voice over is fine!

[@tammylong111]

I like the real time video. Thanks for sharing a painting you struggled with because it makes you even more relatable to beginners like me! Happy birthday 🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@lindacarreira8106]

Happy birthday, Lindsay! Have a blessed year.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@sonyaoart]

I love this kind of video. And I think the bird looks lovely. Happy birthday 🥳

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Love this format ❤

[@ginabadeaux9319]

awsome i love drawing birds,thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MsRain49]

Happy Birthday! 🍰🍷🎉

[@kateboyd9374]

Like the format!

[@penniecormier8770]

Yes, this format is relaxing to watch! I’m glad it’s easier for you as well! As to sepia ink, I still like the Faber-Castell India ink brush markers but they’re disposable. Let us know when you find the best match of sepia ink and brush or fountain pen.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@jennw6809]

OMG I had this on in the background, wasn't watching that carefully, thought you painted two feathers, then you used the heat gun and the real feather moved and it freaked me out 🤣

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆

[@momma8487]

i’m so glad you mentioned reference books! i’ve been struggling to find a decent book and i really like the different angles too. thanks so much. i will check out thrift books as well.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm so glad!

[@qvmarlins3506]

I wasn’t paying complete attention and thought you painted two feathers, the top soft feather while I wasn’t watching. Until you turned the dryer on and the feather moved!😅

[@beckyb4074]

Happy Birthday 🎂🎈🎉 🎁🥳 Lindsay. I hope you have an awesome day. Take care and God bless you ❤️. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks, Becky!

[@michelleannette7994]

Love the video!!!

[@sheilasinghal2922]

What a great save! Both of your paintings are wonderful. I struggle with feathers, I must admit. And I now covet those fountain pen brush pens. I wish the Pentel didn't need cartridges (and it's so fiddly to try to refill them), so I'm thrilled that there is another option. And a belated very Happy Birthday!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@sheilasinghal2922]

@@thefrugalcrafter ❤

[@mwGoosman]

Thank you for mentioning Ragina’s paints for the solid hydras watercolors…a much easier way to explore these watercolors 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My pleasure 😊

[@CarolynNoblett]

Happy birthday I almost forgot!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@georgekessler3548]

Happy Birthday! -Kryste

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@sandrafletcher1220]

Thank you so much for posting your painting oops of your bird… it really helps those of us that may have move of these when would like , so I’m headed back to my art room and pushing on. On another note how do you handle painting in this heat? I got a fan in my art room but it’s in 90 today in Ma… how’s it in Me?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome! I like the heat mostly but if I have to hike with my painting gear and it hot I'm not enjoying it lol. Pack light and paint near water and wear your baiting suit incase you need to cool off!

[@berolinastrassmann]

14:44 on companies changing formulas. In 2018 Maimeri Blu 🇮🇹 converted their whole watercolour line to single pigments and made a very open communication about it. The change is part of their uniqueness: no other company has a full line of single pigment watercolours. It's tricky when the changes are NOT communicated -like when Lukas was sold to Daley Rowney (owned by FILA, also owner of Maimeti, btw). They changed formulas or me ght have even adopted DR paints completely (the safety data sheets for Lukas are identical to those by DR. Hence, the paints are the same!). No open communication there. Very disappointing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Lots of companies keep changes under wraps because they are changing to save money/increase profits and not to improve the product.

[@suel4269]

I’m going to try your tip about reading glasses. I have bifocal progressives but the reading part isn’t strong enough.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You will love them! I got mine at zenni and they are perfect.

[@FannaTurano]

I like your bird, and the mixed media, as it's helpful to all of us. Not every one of my paintings will be something I like, but it's a learning opportunity.. Btw...silly question, but would sea water help granulate wc???

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yup!

[@CarolynNoblett]

Love these chatty videos. About your progressive lenses, I've had more than one argument with those techs about getting that near vision so low. I had one pair that made my eyes actually hurt having to look down so far. I had a very understanding tech once that had them exactly right and a supervisor came around checking people's work. He actually drew on mine while I sat there and never measured anything she had done. Of course, they didn't work. Some people have no understanding of how they actually work. You should be able to use those new progressives for everything!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I hope so! I just ordered a pair that also has sun changing transitions in them