How to paint a bird in watercolor // How to mix Black Watercolor Paint

[@nydiaroman9714]

Transcendental technique turning black iridescent glowing with sparks of colors like a gem in an alchemy in the watercolor world.

[@glenda7921]

Mixing black and so much more. You are so talented and generous with your craft. Thank you. 🇨🇦

[@richardmahaut7722]

Morning Louise , I'am french , I d'ont understand what you explain , but it's a pleasure to see what you do. It's seem easy !!!

[@pdshields4637]

Louise, you are a rock star in watercolor tutorials! I love how detailed and generous you are to give step by step instruction! Just love you! Heartsick for all those affected by the wild fires, especially the wild life! I live in California, so know just what you're going through.

[@Elliria_home]

That's a very cute Willie Wagtail. His personality comes shining through in your painting. Thank you so much for checking in and letting us know you're okay. We can't help but worry when we see all the reports. It's wonderful that you and other artists are getting together to use art to help the wildlife that's affected by the fires. I'm so glad the critters are being cared for and that the care is being provided by folks who appreciate their beauty.

[@don9133]

I always enjoy watching Louise work her magic. I've said this before and I am about to say it again. I never fail to learn something new when I watch her videos.

[@crystalheart9]

Thanks so much for another amazing video, you are the best teacher on youtube. I saw some videos about the wildfires and the rescue of many animals that had been burned in the fires. It was heartbreaking.

[@carlaa.1617]

Louise we send out light and prayers daily to you, everyone and all the animals. Living in British Columbia we experience the devastation of these wildfires every summer too and our hearts go out to you. We moved from the interior of BC to the coast back in 2006 as it is now so bad. We have also donated to Wires. A fellow Canadian on IG mentioned this charity and we were glad to know of a reputable charity we can trust. It physically hurts our hearts to witness such loss and suffering. We feel so helpless but also see how many people care and are doing their best to help all over the world. The firemen and women who so selflessly spend their lives trying to put out these fires and keep us all safe are some of the most heroic people on the planet as are all the people helping all those injured animals and people. We are so grateful to them. I am so relieved to know you are safe and pray you and your family stay that way. Thank you for another beautiful tutorial. Thank you too for helping the animals. Sending our love xo

[@alisonhendry2928]

I keep repeating to myself “ I am SO happy I found you on KZbin!”. I love your attention to details WITH the softening and the loose or lost edges. You are a fantastic teacher. Clear, easy to follow and understand. Your limited palette makes me remember to keep moving in that direction and I need to remind myself to let the colours mingle on the paper and stop fussing with them.. I love the Ozzie accent too! So sorry to hear about those horrible fires and so much damage to homes, forests and wildlife. The World IS watching and hearts are aching.. please keep posting your videos are in my favourites list and I watch some of them over and over. It shows how hard you work to get them right!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

What a lovely message. Thank you very much Alison. 😘

[@hicklinhh]

Louise, you have been missed. We in the US are so thankful you and yours are okay. Please take care of yourself; you and your talent are a needed, important part of our lives now. Thanks for all your gentle, exceptional videos.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Harry. This is a lovely message.

[@bagpipes978]

Just Brilliant!! Beautiful bird and gorgeous painting! Your are a gifted artist and magnificent teacher! Thank you very much for this amazing tutorial!

[@gwenharrison7624]

Brilliant Louise! A joy to watch...inspiring to say the least! Can't say how much I've enjoyed watching these videos and how much I have learnt!

[@mcdermbr1]

Thank you, Louise! We are praying for you all in Australia as well as the wildlife! Stay safe and know many people have you and your country in our daily thoughts and prayers!!

[@marionwigzell7334]

Lovely painting Louise. I love Willie Wagtails. I agree, the loss of our wildlife is catastrophic and heart breaking. Leaves us feeling very helpless. WIRES are fantastic and do such amazing work. God bless you and the other artists for raising money for them. ❤️🙏🏼 Marion

[@jacintaugarte5672]

Of course we loved the painting...beautiful!!! So glad you weren't affected by the fires. It's so heartbreaking to see such devastation..

[@lindablalock1396]

Just donated to WIRES. Thank you for mentioning that organization. Prayers are with the whole of Australia.

[@un_known_nun]

Dear Louise, thanks a lot for your lessons! You are so beautiful and kind artist

[@maryalgar8779]

Beautiful painting and such great instruction, as usual. Glad you are safe and as mentioned below, many are concerned and praying for you. Canadians among them.

[@judithtordoir]

Praying for Australia, as I have family there too... just so heartbreaking! Thank you so much Louise, for your excellent tutorials and info! Such a blessing for a late bloomer like me! Blessings and love 🙏🏽🌷

[@joannecarroll5504]

Hi Louise, I'm in Adelaide & also safe; I was driving today when the radio news said that 1billion animals (pets, livestock & wildlife) have now lost their lives this fire season & several native species are facing extinction. There are just no words for how it made me feel. Very appreciative that you're doing something to help our remaining animals, thank you so much on their behalf.

[@srikanthdasappa2931]

Your personality is as beautiful a as your amazing paintings !!!

[@marycope2278]

Thank you for showing how you mix black. This was the first time I really understood how using this mixture can provide the depth and variation of the black enhances the painting tremendously. God keep you safe.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Mary. I'm glad it helped.

[@deborahthompson3847]

Australia is in our Canadian hearts and we are thinking of you. Thank you for such a useful tutorial!

[@debralpateart8862]

I learn so much from you, thank you!

[@deborahbarbaccia6813]

Love this tutorial, I'm going to try to remember to use a limited pallet. So sorry to hear about the fires there. I'm glad you and your family are doing well.💗

[@billmorales6432]

Glad you are safe we see every evening in the US news the devastation from the fires. I like when you are able to show the reference photo as you paint. It really helps to see what you are doing. I love your work and I have been trying to use what I learn in my own work. Thanks again, you have been a great help.

[@terrylavis4792]

Thank you Louise, I learn so much from you every time, and now I finally understand about black! And it's lovely to have a fellow Aussie still doing what you can, painting again and demonstrating despite all these devastating fires. Thanks for doing your bit for our poor wildlife!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

My pleasure Terry. Thank you very much. I hope you are safe where you are.

[@susanjerrell9220]

Thanks for another lovely lesson. I'm thinking about Australia every day now. Such devastation for so long. Not only the people being displaced but all the innocent wildlife that has been lost. It's heartbreaking to hear. 💖

[@TeresaMArsenault]

I was so glad to hear you are safe. I’ve been praying for you, your family and your paintings.

[@lydiabosley9152]

It is so relaxing and pleasurable watching you paint, thank you for providing this entertainment! (I realize that in reading the other comments I may seem insensitive in not acknowledging the dreadful fires...but by the time I am making mine, it is the COVID-19 pandemic which is occupying us all!)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Lydia. 💕

[@EvaNichols28]

Thank you for a wonderful demo! I am thinking of you and all of Australia as you are suffering through the terrible fires. Living in California I know first-hand what you are going through. Hoping that you will remain safe, and praying for a miracle!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Eva. 💕

[@marieluiselarsen3827]

Hey Louise De Masi, you og are a great artist and I really like to watch you and explain about the birds. Especially the Wren. And I love to see you mix colours too. I hope you are safe at home and the animals in your garden are safe too. Luise from Denmark 🇩🇰😊

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Marie. We are all safe. I hope you are too. 💕

[@Claire-77]

I will most certainly support your fund raiser, I'm like many Aussies are just devastated by the damage done to not only people and business but our flora and fauna, I hope we can recover. Take care x

[@patriziacathey605]

Louise, I don't know how you were able to paint this adorable bird while feeling all the despair surrounding you .Then I realized this is' art therapy' in it's truest form,for you and for us .Thank you for sharing this beautifully done little creature! Thank you as well for the information on donating.

[@viviancattaneo1474]

Louise, I cannot express the feelings about what is happening in your country. I feel for the people and the wildlife. I believe Canada, my country, is sending some resources and people to help. Rest assured I will donate to such a worthy cause. Please continue with your beautiful painting of those animals that represent your country. We are together with you at this time.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much Vivian. We are all so grateful for the support that we are getting from around the world. We are not alone. ❤️

[@joannarundale555]

Thank you Louise, I learnt sooooooo much in that. You are a terrific artist but also an amazing teacher.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you JoAnn 💕.

[@achimswiss]

i hope all is ok and the fire is no danger for you. praying for you and the wildlife in Australia.

[@deborahfinney313]

Thank you for your tutorials. Like your style and will have to do lots of practice!

[@LadyLeda2]

What a beautiful little bird!! So glad you are safe!!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Laurie.

[@adriennespringer4029]

Love your paintings. Glad to hear you are safe from the fires. Your people are in everyone prayers here in the USA.

[@celestekat-hy6101]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Louise. Much Love to you and your country 🙏🏻 🕊 😇 💕 🦜 🦋 💕 💕 💕 🕊

[@elianecosta5972]

Wonderful your bird! I love everything you do! Thank you!

[@hrt2art]

I love watching you paint. Wish I had watched this before I painted my toucan bird. I mixed colors but it looks so much better when you do the mixing on the paper instead of on the palette.The color had so many tones to it. Mine turned out pretty flat. So I will paint it again using your wonderful instructions/tips. Thank you. And I love the wet into wet technique to avoid hard edges.

[@janicesutton8301]

So glad you are okay, Canada sent reinforcements, you've done the same for us, my heart is breaking thinking of the loss of lives, properties, the devastation of the land. Stay strong there, you are not alone!

[@marziyehshodjaeihaghighi3765]

I love your Paints . they are very beautiful

[@AlineJoyGoodchild]

My heart just breaks over the losses for all of you in Australia are enduring. My prayers for all who have been affected, from here in Colorado Mtns. I must say a huge Thank you to you. You have shared so much in your videos and have helped me, I am sure others to become better artists. I love learning from you, with your kind and gentle spirit. It is a joy to me and I happy dance every time you come out with a new video. May the New year bring you happiness, prosperity and many blessings Louise.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Lol....that's so good to know. It keeps me motivated. Thank you Aline.

[@AlineJoyGoodchild]

@@LouiseDeMasi You encourage each of us to grow and flourish and find our style. Again my deepest thanks.

[@sharileegolob7407]

so glad you are okay Louise, we pray for all of you in Australia. in 2017 the firs were in bc Canada and came as close as 1 kilometer from our house. it is a very scary time. I pray for strength for the firefighters too. on a happier note I am having my first Art gallery show and I too paint birds in wtercolour. Love your videos!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

That's wonderful news Sharilee. I hope it's a fabulous experience for you. Thank you for your good wishes. Wow 1km from your house.....you would know all about how awful the fire threat can be. 💕

[@BarbaraChichester]

I love your videos, so relaxing. You are so talented, thank you for sharing. I always learn something new each time I watch your videos....

[@annejameson3425]

Absolutely beautiful painting

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Just amazing. Love it and also love when you show how You use the colours and the mixing is great and wonderful to follow. Thanks for that

[@raguibahmed3753]

A very Happy New Year 2022 to you. I am Artist by born but professionally, Environmental Scientist. I do painting every Day. I Love Watercolours. Now i do Portraits of my Grandchildren at the age of 65, and present to them as gift from my Heart. I love your works and follow your very Sweet voice. Regards. Bird is very close to our National Bird, Magpie Robin. I mostly paint nature based Art. Take care, be Safe and always in Good Health. Raguib Ahmed. Bangladesh, a kaleidescopic Country but nasty politics.

[@m.c.5124]

Just lovely

[@polawiaczperel]

Great painting. It was a big pleasure to watch, how you mix colours to get black :) In polish language we call this bird SROKA :) a lot of R fit to sounds she makes.

[@ravindranmanavalan7670]

Thank you so much for your time and sharing.May God bless you and all.

[@mayuvalladolid5429]

Beautiful!

[@kellywest1032]

Really lovely.

[@lesliejones9047]

Happy New Year! Thank you for an amazing video..again! Prayers for Australia!!

[@benediktagunther4251]

Thank you Luise, your technik and pictures is so wonderful. Very very nice. GLG out Bavaria in Germany 🌞👍😊

[@ArtistWizardry]

Uuuuu...pretty bird! And glad to see you're all doing well with the fires. Yeah, I dont like how flat the black paints can be so I'm actually doing the cow in just 3 colors. Burnt Sienna, Diox Violet, and Ultramarine Blue. I enjoy mixing my own colors but there are many I can't get to so I do have them too...or it could be my excuse for full set syndrome. LOL.

[@muhammadakhtar9126]

Happy new year to you !❤

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Lovely as always Louise! Thank you 😊

[@carollangman1163]

Lovely video...Our thoughts are with you out in Australia at this terrible time...love from England xx

[@ginettecharbonneau5814]

Really enjoy your video...Australia is in my thoughts and prayers

[@shajipookkad7692]

Good

[@tinahallkvist8391]

Ohhh, I'm so happy!!!! That I faund you. This is what I been looking for. Sorry for my english🙈 I Love Love this, and going to learn 😍 I live in north of Sweden were is difficult to fond some curses, so I have to lern on You tube. Look forvard to follow You!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're so welcome! Thank you.

[@juditbozsar2692]

I am so sorry about the tragedy of Australien people and wildlife. I'm thinking of you every day when I see the pictures and videos. I wish you all the bests - Judit from Hungary.

[@catherinelevison3310]

Well done. Thank you!

[@teribillingham8974]

Man, Loved that one! Thank you.

[@katehobbs2008]

Fabulous

[@marisasilvanatrinca1241]

PRECIOSO!!!

[@mouduttabasu3814]

so cute lovely colour.plz tell me which watercolour colour u use?

[@CatWezel66]

🙏🙏🙏 I will pray for all of you Australian people 💝

[@sarahfarokhi]

Vous est une magnifique personne 💖💞💕🙏 Thanks you son muche You are very nice ♥️

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Louise, thank you for this, it’s beautiful and appropriate that you would paint an animal that lives there. They are struggling also. It’s heartbreaking to think of all those animals suffering. I was pleased to hear that we’ve sent firefighters from the U.S.. let’s hope it ends soon. from Tallahassee, Florida

[@debbiestallard694]

I have a little black fluffy dog so I'm very interested in this mixing black. I do have a few questions about the paints we use and how we safely dispose of the water and other materials to avoid a toxic build up in ourselves and our environment. Titiatam cobalt and other hevey metals. Thank you@

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Debbie. I was just reading the other day about this and someone suggested pouring the dirty water into a container of sand and letting it evaporate. It can be done many times and then the sand disposed of in the garbage. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@henryglaus6445]

Great learn a lot Thanks

[@kdmylove]

Happy new year to you. Praying for Australia It's animals and citizens.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks very much Christina.

[@devrapoitra5516]

Hi, I’m very much enjoying your tutorials. I’m looking for the tutorial on the crow .... the one facing left that is larger than the one facing right. Can you direct me where I might find it. I wondered if it might be on your skillshare site.. with great appreciation Devra

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Devra, thank you! There is no tutorial for my other crow I'm sorry. I didn't film it when I painted it.

[@GraciousJodi]

Louise, hope you and your family are doing well during the pandemic. Question: do you free hand draw your subject to paint? Do you project your image? Use a drawing tool??

[@didierleprince6106]

Bonne année 2020 😊

[@Mr.S65]

Hi, how long did it take you to paint this study in your journal? The whole thing is that I’d be fiddling endlessly anyway (:

[@nancyvfinn5253]

Hi again. Would also like to know if you draw images directly on the wc paper or do you transfer using graphite on the back of the image? Thanks so much!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Nancy, I transfer them on usually using graphite on the back of my line drawing.

[@nancyvfinn5253]

@@LouiseDeMasi Thank you. And a video about brushes hopefully?

[@saraswativaidheesh2160]

I am praying for all of you in Australia. Stay safe and take care.

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Can you please include how you do your underdrawings.

[@MerakiPainter]

A cutie! ✨

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

Beautiful work and what a cutie you are.

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

See also Angela Fehr video #paintforaustralia! Paint, visualize healing rains for Australia and anywhere in the world where rain is needed to stop the fires! Thanks Ms De Masi, I just saw her video before starting to watch this one. Looking forward to it as I paint my rainscape....

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Hello Louise , this is a lovely video . Will you be working more with your Skillshare classes soon ? Thank you and God Bless .

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Tracy, thank you! Yes I am and I will be. I have two tutorials I want to put on there. I have to film a few more things and finish editing them. I am going to have to double up on some of those that I have put on Patreon because I just don't have the time to create separate tutorials now.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

That’s wonderful Louise , I’m very much looking forward to it .

[@woraluckrattikarnchalakorn9925]

I pray for Australia .

[@karenmorovich9620]

Louise. I have been thinking about you and your family so I m thrilled to know that you are safe

[@caroled.2080]

happy new year from France Louise, we all wish that Australia stop stuffering

[@graemejaine1578]

Omg, feel for you all, the wildlife...

[@FarmerC.J.]

I’ve been praying for y’all ❤️🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you CJ.

[@eulili.]

Hope is good, but what we... what the world needs.... is that we take action! We have to stop shopping new phones, clothes, cars etc. We have to stop to eat meat and dairy and to travel the world with cruises and plains. We have to start to use public transport and eat local grown food.... Praying is not gonna change anything....

[@FarmerC.J.]

Eulili I don’t know who your god is..But, my GOD , Jesus, answers prayers! The Holy Bible tells us to put on God’s Armor Ephesians 6:10-19 which includes prayer. It is God who shift people and things into action! God Bless you! HE is so GOOD!❤️🙏🇺🇸✝️

[@traceyjm8041]

Louise I have just found you and love your lessons. I really hope you dont mind this comment but when the added pictures come on the screen to illustrate a point, the noise is loud and unpleasant. I am going to enroll on patron despite this as I really appreciative your beautiful work and technique thankyou

[@jokegabriel2452]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sandradoran7416]

Be safe

[@doraevatt8320]

We are thinking of you,

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Dora.

[@katherine8900]

💕🙏

[@marziyehshodjaeihaghighi3765]

could you please paint a cheetah too? please . i love Cheetah