Finding Inspiration: Paint what inspires you.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/louisedemasi02231

[@suerostoni561]

Thanks so much for your tutorials -- Your content has pushed me in all the right directions in improving my art. I'm so appreciative. I have a subscription to both your Patreon page and Skillshare. Do you have identical content on both platforms? Honestly, I haven't taken the time to look. Thanks again, Sue

[@reenagoel7626]

Please accept my deepest gratitude for the motivation and guidance. Always look forward to your videos.

[@wildjane2010]

This little guy made me smile. I’m just a farm girl who loves to paint I’ve raised over a hundred guineas in my 30 yrs of farm life. I only have 2 now. I love them dearly they are the best alarms and snake chasers plus they love bugs and ticks. Ok. Lol your painting is as beautiful as the birds. Thank you for this one Louise

[@psychochickenanimations464]

Really you really are the best watercolor Chanel on KZbin, I’ve looked everywhere and no one creates paintings as beautiful as yours or explains it as well. Stunning bird reminds me of my male turkey.

[@sahilsonawale387]

​@@hawkeye9382 yess...

[@kimjensenable]

I have done the same and no one is as intriguing as Louise.

[@frauleineniko4911]

Das finde ich auch. Louise spricht so klar, deutlich, mit so viel Wissen, dass es auch für mich sehr leicht ist ihr zu folgen. Liebe Louise ich habe so viel von Ihnen gelernt. Danke.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

What a lovely message to read. Thank you very much, you made my day. 🥰

[@psychochickenanimations464]

@@LouiseDeMasi this made my day😂😅and made me laugh

[@glenda7921]

We have Guinea fowl at the farm sanctuary I volunteer at. They are so loud! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm AND for going synthetic. Hard to love painting animals, then choose cruelty with a brush to do it with.

[@bluewren65]

The wattle is so deliciously fleshy. I don't think guinea fowl are ugly at all. Their heads have all those beautiful colours and their spotty feathers can range from dove grey to a dark charcoal. They are a little incongruous with their chubby bodies and their super skinny necks, but that makes them all the more loveable. This is the most lively painting I have ever seen you do. Many claps indeed! 👏👏👏

[@elviamunguia8397]

I agreed with you! They are very curious and always suspicious about everything, I used to have 10 but little by little a predator got each one of them 😢

[@bluewren65]

@@elviamunguia8397 I'd love to have some, but my samoyed thinks all birds are feathered snacks.

[@chiarasola826]

Paint what you love... always! 🥰

[@kimjensenable]

You made the ugliest bird so so beautiful. You are by far my favorite watercolor artist and teacher. TY

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Wow, thank you very much Kim. 🥰

[@evelyne7071]

Beautiful blues, greys and red. Eye is really great too.

[@Calme1918]

You made that bird look beautiful

[@marthastrogen9001]

That eye is masterful!!!

[@ashleyevans3330]

So beautiful! Your colors are very "clean"! Such talent❣️

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Such a beautiful subject. I love painting colorful birds. Definitely need to remember that I need to paint what inspires me. Thanks for sharing this video. I am learning lots from your channel.

[@jaynelydfordj7947]

Inspiring to others; thank you for your honesty and the lovely painting 🥰

[@Linda-pg3so]

Love the eye, Louise👌.

[@MariaGonzalez-km8rg]

I really love the way you teach us, your voice is like music to my ears...... I am María from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🇨🇷 🇨🇷 in Central América 🌎. God bles you sweet lady.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're so sweet. Thank you Maria. ❤️

[@cynthiakeith6925]

Love this painting Louise!

[@Linda-pg3so]

And great advice🤗

[@sarahbailey5928]

Inspired ... great advice Louise ... thank you.

[@elviamunguia8397]

😭! I just lost my last Guinea 3 weeks ago, his name was handsome, he had beautiful eyes. Thank you for painting one of them, Im trying to paint one but I can’t, still hard for me!❤

[@alicereed5368]

I'm so sorry, sending you a hug and my best wishes. ❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I'm so sorry Elvia. Huge hugs!!! ❤️❤️

[@monica-NJ-123]

I’m so sorry for your loss , so one day you’ll paint him , love and hugs to you xoxo

[@ameetagadgil3022]

You are very inspiring

[@nettiemoss324]

Oh! absolutely love, love this painting Louise - just the kind of subject that fires my imagination - do hope that it will come on Patreon eventually. Thanks so much!

[@vickiestewart7394]

What a wonderful subject! One of the main reasons I wanted to learn watercolor was to be able to paint my beloved pitbull, Lily. I have an eye to painting her every time I take her photo. So far, I have 2,000 photos, but I do not feel confident enough to tackle her, because I want her to be perfect. Maybe in a year or so. In the meantime, I'm learning SO MUCH from your excellent instructions on Patreon and my family and friends tell me I'm "super talented" and I just laugh, but at least you've made me a passable watercolorist. I do feel like I can look forward to painting a decent Lily soon, anyway! (maybe even a camel this year!!) Thanks for another excellent YT video too!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Vickie and thank you!! 🥰

[@bluewren65]

You will need to paint her many, many times to get the portrait you want. Start now, and in a year you'll be there. Perfection is a delusion. Strive instead for excellence, you will be able to achieve that even if perfection is an impossibility.

[@barryedgington6812]

Oh Louise, this painting is very interesting! You made the bird look handsome and very colourful. The waddle is quite amazing! Your new brushes seem to be working very well, of course, Louise does magic with her hands. I found this tutorial helpful and fun. Thank you!❤ Helene

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Helene. 💕😊

[@fuzzydragons]

its an interesting looking birb, well done with the painting😀

[@rajaadawalibi2004]

I would like to thank you , I learned a lot from you , your work is beautiful and neat , in the beginning I was thinking it’s too simple and more should be done but after painting dozens of failed overdone attempts , and trying to catch every single details, I found your method very interesting , clean and most important it’s very pleasant to look your pairings , sorry if I made language mistakes 😊

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you Louise , I love your style ❤ , and I also love that you give me a chuckle at the end with your bloopers 😂😂

[@sharonwills2]

Thank you! What a gift you have.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome. Thank you.

[@debh3404]

That painting is AMAZING! I think you even outdid YOURSELF!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Deb. It was a joy to paint. Magical. ❤️

[@catepearce2138]

Absolutely delightful interpretation of a Guinea Fowl, you have caught his character to a Tee. Love your style of instruction as you create these beautiful paintings. Thank you for sharing.

[@suzzimbelman9533]

Wonderful subject to paint. I do love your technique. Have also found that I paint what catches my eye, things I love. Portraits have been a favorite but may have a go with an interesting bird. Very inspiring video & will keep watching for more of your wonderful videos.

[@alicereed5368]

Thank you so much for always sharing, tips, and your amazing talent with all of us. Always inspiring ❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Alice. 💖

[@manjulacornelius5681]

Loved it

[@pamelashoemaker1614]

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. You are so taleted

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Pamela.

[@davidmolloy126]

Thanks very much Louise for another great tutorial. I signed up for your Patreon channel earlier today and I'm really looking forward to it. XX

[@AshB_Watercolors]

You make the ordinary extraordinary! Also the best watercolor channel and teacher! I follow about 5 or 6 different ones and I always go to you for the easiest of explanations and advice. Maybe someday a Great Pyrenees will catch your eye! It’s the hardest white subject have tackled and I obviously need guidance!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much Ashley 🥰.

[@dq3974]

So much life in the eye! Beautiful!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Do Qua. ❤️

[@ReneeW59]

This is amazing! I used to have guinea hens. They're such comical, fun birds.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Yes they are! Thanks so much. 💕

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

What a fun subject! I am always drawn to the unusual.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Me too! Thank you Monique. 🌸

[@healthyoiling4041]

I love how you brought such life and vibrancy to this bird! Thanks for sharing and always inspiring us.

[@TORTmentor]

Great tutorial of the guinea Louise...it is lovely. Thnx for the Skillshare link. I have been trying to find a good set of videos to teach me how to use my Movavi Editor, and Skillshare had a set for complete beginner video editing!

[@leonorlatour9250]

Your video inspires me a lot, not to draw the bird but to draw showing the watercolor qualities. A big thank to you.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure 😊 and thank you Yangchen.

[@optimisticgal]

Thank you, a real joy to watch this develop. Beautiful!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much.

[@mayuvalladolid5429]

Spot on! You are truly wise and inspiring artist.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Mayu. 😀

[@robertadrsvensson]

Louise 💗! I love your heartfelt videos, you're the best!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Roberta. 💕

[@maryalgar8779]

Stunning. Your videos never disappoint. Your choice of limited colours always seems to pay off.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're too kind. Thank you Mary. 🥰

[@alisonhendry2928]

Wonderful! Inspires me to pull out my turkey, chicken and peacock photos again. I love how you mix it up with details and loose transparency. I always get lost in the details. Thank you for new brush info too. I am always looking for good references to synthetic brushes to replace my dying sables. DaVinci should pay you a promo fee. I bet hundreds of your followers will run out and buy them. Just like the eradicators! So Rosemary and Co. Listen up…. Can’t live without those.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Lol- thanks so much Alison. Yes they should 😅! I'm trying out other brushes so I can move away from sables. 💕

[@maryalgar8779]

Paint what you love: Is it weird to love old rusty things? I am attracted to old wooden posts or doors, rusty things. And, of course, birds are awesome.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Not at all. I love rusty things too. All doors and wood and rusty metal have such beautiful characteristics. Paint them and love what you do. ❤️

[@amandastratton8242]

I have a photo of a vulture taken some time ago. Everybody here thinks it's ugly but I think it's beautiful so I will be trying your techniques and try painting him/her 🤔Thank you for a great tutorial Louise, ' beauty is in the eye of the beholder' have a good weekend xx

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Yes it is! Vultures are beautiful too. If you love it - paint it 💕. Thanks so much Amanda.

[@laurenmorgan-outhisack6341]

This is amazing

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Lauren.

[@LisaGates-z9f]

Thank you, I’m very Interested in this particular painting as I am trying to paint turkeys . They are similar face features.

[@raquelpeiretti3374]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🤗

[@monalisamackey783]

I love this painting Louise 💕 You really gave his eye so much life and showed us how to see the beauty in a seemingly not so attractive subject. I also love that you often use a limited palette which is budget friendly and great for beginners like me. I would love to see this one as a tutorial on Patreon and I am happy that you chose a subject that you enjoyed painting😊

[@heleng8853]

Can you paint a Chinese Lantern (plant)? I’ve been following you for some time and love your work. Thank you

[@judycozon4081]

Sooooooo good😂!

[@mylieweir]

Wow!! This is amazing!! I love your Australian birds keep it up! How long does it take you to paint your birds?

[@susanbernier9399]

Lovely work on the bird. I was wondering if these brushes will become your new favourites or are they just ok? Also, do pencil marks show up on your final painting? Thanks 💕🇨🇦

[@rosalierizzo4090]

how do you transfer your drawing onto your watercolor paper ? Thank You

[@connied8507]

I'm sure he'd think he's beautiful. He's just a little closer to his Jurassic relatives. 😊

[@elviamunguia8397]

Please, make a tutorial for this video, for patrons,

[@LouiseDeMasi]

It's on my list Elvia. Thank you. 💕

[@michaelbatz1850]

🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@hugoarraes99]

W&N's Burnt Siena is another level... Scarlet Lake looks amazing too 🤩😍 Wish I have your patience when paiting. 🥲