How to Paint Feathers - Painting Techniques for BIRDS!

[@ruthdelroy6004]

It's very useful that you mention both the brush types and colors, as well as the medium, in your step-wise process. Cheers.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Duly Noted, thanks for the feedback Ruth.

[@philwood685]

Andrew, thank you so much for freely sharing your knowledge and amazing talent with all of us. It is appreciated more than you know! Your videos and instruction are life-changing.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Cheers Phil!

[@henrybarret1101]

thank u Andrew for de video hey crick questions what medium did u using Acrylic or oil?

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Oils

[@aviaja2008]

I am a beginner and started painting about a year ago and I truly understand your process and method or procedure, when you talk about beginning a painting by blocking in and laying down a foundation and then being very aware of warm up against cold colors, light up against dark, the importance of color and tones and at last round it all up with details... all of this will bring life, dynamic or drama and 3d to your paintings or drawings. I love all medias from Acrylic, oil, pastels, graphite, watercolor and colored pencils...and I think that this way of awareness helps you no matter what medium you use, and especially if you like to paint realism. so it is not only when you paint birds but anything you wish to portray in a realistic way. Your two portraits are exceptionally beautiful and I appreciate your talent to balance color and tones, not all people are gifted like that. Thank you...

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks for the comment! Much appreciated. :)

[@bluefox7678]

I watched this to help calm myself down. I am doing my first real painting and I just needed to watch a professional do his thing. I'm feeling much better now and am willing to start again.

[@gregagee4328]

You are so talented you make me weep with awe. I will never be as good as you but your talent inspires me to try and strive for a level of quality that you show really is possible. Thanks for sharing your talents through youtube and inspiring a wannabe painter who hasn't painted since leaving art school over 30 yrs ago:)

[@AnastasiaR]

Most useful art content on KZbin. Please keep it up, Andrew?

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks Anastasia!

[@Theninjadeathhawk]

So ominous...

[@JustinDancingHawk]

I love your teaching methods every bit as much as I love your paintings & techniques, Andrew ! I would like to see you work on feathers that are more like those I work on, however. These birds have more of a hairy type of feathering & I'd really like to see you do a sequel - please - doing an Owl, or a Hawk, or an Eagle of some sort, close up ! I specialize in Raptors, so that's my personal focus & main concern. BTW - I'm now feeling much better about my Artistic direction & am getting some new work going ! I'm finding it's really helping me feel better emotionally & psychologically ! Not doing my Art generates a Black hole for me & I know it ! Thanks for your guidance , friendship & encouragement ! I've thought long & hard about your comment to go into Oils. I've decided I can accomplish much the same results using Acrylics & glazing mediums & not worry about having to become a chemist, as well as an Artist ! While I like what can be accomplished in Oils, I remember the works I did in college getting moldy & damaged in short time. I don't want that to happen again because I don't understand the chemistry involved - ie : " Fat over lean" etc. ! I prefer to be more spontaneous, which is why I went to Pastels in the 1st place. More recently, I've expanded to Graphite pencil - specifically & especially on Mellotex, then Colored Pencil - again on the amazing Mellotex ( Especially because I won my 1st award with it & that was a State level BEST OF SHOW ! ) & colored Pencil over Watercolor - enjoying the loose flow qualities of the Watercolor & then the tight detail I get with the Colored Pencil ! I also have Acrylics & firmly believe the same results can be accomplished in them, as I'd be able to attain in Oils. I'd love to hear your comments on this if they differ ! Recently, I've decided to try my hand @ Scratchboard & I'm happy with how that is going so far. I'm stARTing with black & white , but plan to advance to adding Airbrush in the near future. As you can see, I'm already spread pretty thin in the media depARTment ! LOL !

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Cheers Justin! I have some birds of Prey that I am dying to get into! I will one day soon! Promise!

[@janmichaelj]

This is probably the most worthwhile art channel in all of youtube. Please, continue to share your talents. If I may request, can you do one on techniques used in classical realism? I see the technique here somewhat delivering a similar ethereal glow you see in Carravagisi painters' work.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks! Classical realism? Sure thing. one thing am playing with at the moment is deconstructing the techniques of my heroes so I can replicate them... I hope to incorporate this into more free content as well as tutorials.

[@janmichaelj]

That would be amazing. There's not a lot of content that goes through the techniques via a demo. Your content format is by far the best. One that talks through techniques quite well on the topic of classical realism is Ceasar Santos.

[@katherinedecker5186]

Thank you Andrew for your teaching & for demonstrating how to paint feathers.

[@evgeniiaverin9903]

All these tips can be used not only for painting birds - your lesson is universal! But the main thing in your videos for me - inspiriation)

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Thank you so much Andrew, having been a painter of small birds for some time I've just moved onto larger studies, this video has sorted out so many problems that I've been having, !! just placed my order for dagger brushes from Rosemary an Co.... love all your vids and tutorials, keep them coming...Cheers

[@brianross4740]

Hi Andrew I use Acrylic paints and because they are very versatile I can use your demonstration techniques with them. Thank you so much for sharing

[@dignairizarrycassens1113]

I'm painting my first bird, a Puerto Rican Guaraguao, and this will be very helpful. Thank you.

[@jpfister136]

Awesome advice. I am a nail artist. I am painting New Zealand birds on nail tips for a comp and want to make sure the fibres look life like. Thanks so much!

[@kristymayo361]

Omgosh you are soooo AMAZINGLY talented!! What a Gift you possess! Thank you for sharing your tips! ❤️🎨🖼

[@PorteñaCali]

Wow! those irisdecent feathers are really good!

[@mailie6403]

I'm about to paint some birds. It's great to be able to come back to this video and check out your tips on painting feathers. 👍

[@Dredworld]

Fabulous technique, I can't wait o give it a try. You are a very good instructor, very gifted.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thank you Millie!

[@annebrown5615]

You are so wonderful to share with us your amazing talent and great instructive videos. I am waiting for my portrait video to arrive. I am learning so much from your great clips. I am going to invest in Langridge oils next. Thank you for sharing how real artists achieve the wonderful results they do. Your paintings are gorgeous. I have watched your videos several times and made copius notes. I am painting almost every day. Your formulas are so helpful. Cant wait to get my Langridge paints. Please make more videos for sale when time allows. Your Faithful Fan, Anne Marie Lakey, Boise , Idaho

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey Anne! You'll love what's on the way! I have heaps more content coming out. :) And more tutorials! Not long for your videos to arrive. New Shipment just came in.

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

You are definitely the best teacher in the world!

[@megancowan8625]

Self taught oil painter. Will be using your tutorials to help me paint my first bird, a harrier hawk. Surprisingly I have followed two of the three tips you recommend here! Your work has true dynamic to it, a real old master painter feel to each of your works. Very talented. Thank you.

[@organdi3865]

Absolument époustouflant !!! C'est du grand art. L'animal est vivant, vibrant. Les teintes sont d'une richesse et d'une profondeur incroyable. Bravo ! Je n'ai pas de mots...

[@hannahl4108]

My gosh, you are a lifesaver!! I really love birds, but I always get so intimidated by drawing feathers! Thank you so much for all of these amazing tips! 💖💖💖👏👏👏 Love the beautiful and stunning paintings you created too!! 💖👏

[@sylvain_st_pierre_2019]

Super cool !!.. love it. Thanks again its an amazing short and instructive video.

[@maximme]

absolutely OUTSTANDING tutorial !

[@thereseserena5622]

Supreme Paintings! Wow! You are so nice to share your talent!

[@teriskarahardjo3337]

Always great painting result. I am happy that in there is a kind of great bird in my country.

[@vrushalidekate8028]

Beautiful really .I will definitely try. Love the Detailing of feathers

[@lynetterosario5697]

WOW! Amazingly beautiful! Will be following you.

[@AutomHatter]

Thank you for hammering the importance of blocking-in into my head Andrew. It's so hard to stare at ugly blocks of color in the beginning stages, I just want it to look pretty from the get go! But it really saves time and energy later to get those colors down.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Yeah, it takes time, but with practice and building up experiences you learn to love the awkward phases. :)

[@colleeningham7335]

Brilliant as always, your videos are just amazing no matter what the subject is. Thanks again for sharing your talent.

[@udayg7578]

Thanks a lot for these videos. I really love how you get into details & analysis of technique instead of any quick hacks to simply sell the video. I am a self taught artist(not a good one yet ;p) and your videos are helping me learn painting by filling gaps in my knowledge.

[@anitakhan9182]

Another great tutorial! Thank you. Andrew Tischler, do you paint in acrylics also? If not, then why not?

[@moms.life.1]

You’re the best! Such a talented and charismatic men!

[@SayantanAuddy]

Very nice video. As always, very precise and to the point, but containing loads of information.

[@frankdow472]

NOTHING BUT TALENT ! TRYING To get back into painting . Its been awhile . learning from you . Thank you for sharing .

[@MollyMocha]

Love how you explained the techniques! Thanks for sharing!

[@maggiemac52]

Wow, I just love your work. First time I have watched you.

[@jenny-ug4kg]

Just love your work, thanks for sharing to all us fellow artists who are still learning.

[@TonyLocicero]

Great timing and advice! Painting feathers just as this timely video arrived. I enjoy your work...

[@jtarrats100]

Amazing Tutorial. Tons of information for such a short video. Thanks Andrew, sheers Mate .

[@sundarpunkhstudio981]

You are such a nice person , a great talented artist who share his experience for other's betterment. Thank you. Your all videos are really useful . Big fan

[@maxcinegregory995]

That was great - I have only just started painting and your guidance has really inspired me. Thanks.

[@DeidyX]

I always go back to your videos for guidance and help. A big thank you for everything you gave and continue to give.

[@carolgregoire0]

Thank you! You are an amazing artist

[@sputland]

Hi Andrew, hello from Portugal! I've been following you for some time here on youtube and have also subscribed your newsletter because I really, really like the way you share your amazingly huge knowledge about oil painting. This is one amazing lesson, as always. Thank you.

[@SeanKroner]

I have come to really enjoy your videos, your editing to talk about how you paint while painting is awesome!

[@biror1135]

The best oil tutorial in youtube, but if someone dont have talent like you he will never gonna be able to create art like this. I mean you are a genius :D

[@gwenritch]

wow you are an amazing painter! Ive learned so much from your videos...thanks again

[@fullstrutn]

exceptional work right here

[@cdbrind]

I know your medium of choice is oil however, I am relegated to using Acrylics. I am adventurous enough to use your techniques applied to Acrylics. Do you have any tips or pointers for doing just so. Will your techniques translate well with Acrylics?

[@nikkiswenson54]

Andrew! Great instructions to remember every time! You are so good to share what you know and have fine tuned! I so appreciate your talent. God bless you, my Artist friend!!!

[@Roycey77]

Good day, Mr. Tischler. In this video, you mentioned oleogel when showing the background colour application. The art stores in my country do not sell this product. Would you be able to suggest an alternative to this product that could achieve the same slow drying time without affecting the paint? Thank you for your excellent content. I have learnt much from watching your videos.

[@jatontherun]

Thank you Andrew. Your techniques are very precise and so helpful. I will be using this on a rooster painting I am planning

[@rochellemarceaux6184]

So talented..the painting is absolutely beautiful!

[@MARiOSds3]

Congrats!! Can you tell me what this brown stuff is before you start?

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Check out this video on toning a canvas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGjMfnyGZ7CYqbM

[@MrPrinceYoda]

Thank you Andrew, for your skills and generosity.

[@huhwhut3772]

Good video & your bird paintings are beautiful! Great job!

[@letsart6434]

Thank you! I've never painted feathers before, and I'm working on a bird right now. I found out I'm doing the first two tips rights. But I'm starting on detail too soon. Thank you, this really helped me!

[@marylopez6442]

Great Work, have to watch this video many many times to get some of you fine Art. Some Day jaja, warm regards from Mexico

[@huntsail3727]

Another gem, great job!

[@subhammondal4331]

Awesome Andrew.... Finally we got a tutorial..👏👏👏👏👏

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

More on the way mate!

[@odinglsabornido2425]

Thanks for sharing your talent. More Blessings 🙏💕

[@stevebuk100]

Hi Andrew How did you pick the backgrounds for your birds, both birds are multicoloured but the backgrounds are completely different, great work as usual..

[@rublue42]

Thank you for the insight sir. Your precision is well skilled by presenting how our brain can see the pattern by sparing the amount of detailed present in the wing. Kind of like less makes more. How do you feel about hobby artists using reference photos that are not always detailed to a professional level? I.E. they are printing a stock photo from a home printer.

[@janinegonsiorowski9905]

Love this artist, really has inspired me to paint more freely and without hesitation!

[@sueegland1232]

Your painting is fabulous. Love your way of doing them.,

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Cheers Sue!

[@raulguerrero5366]

Thanks for sharing. Great job!

[@TY_01_]

At 2:13, I love how you have one of your laptops streaming one of Joe Rogan's telecasts. I've seen this video several times, and continuously come back to it when I tackle one of the difficult bird paintings. Keep up the good work Andrew, you are definitely one of the greats..

[@christinegenelingomez243]

i really love your videos sir andrew! thank u for your tutorials. i followed you in instagram.

[@jenniferhankinson1910]

Awesome Andrew! So very helpful! I'm in the middle of painting a very large cockatoo that I photographed in Puerto Rico. Colors bouncing all over it's white feathers from the pool and stucco walls surrounding its perch. Never occurred to me to use dagger brushes. I'm off to buy some large ones now. Thanks for the tip. Love your videos. - Jennifer, Memphis, TN - USA

[@JustinDancingHawk]

I'd love to see that painting, Jennifer ! Maybe we can connect on FB !?

[@shirleynatoli7823]

Thank you again Andrew, you always have great and valuable information to share with us.....GORGEOUS paintings of the birds!!!

[@elisantosart]

You are the of the best ! I love your Art Thanks for sharing with us

[@Anaelitg]

Great tips. Thank you!!! Has helped a lot.

[@vduron1]

Great tips and a wonderful painting. Love your videos.

[@jolantaponiedzialek]

Amazing master class by master of technik!

[@anshukashyap7837]

Wonderful work Andrew,Thanks for sharing your tips.You make things look so easy...you are a great inspiration ...

[@TracyLEmond]

Hi Andrew! Thanks for continuing your amazing videos! I just have a couple of questions regarding medium & technique... 1-when you're using Oleogel & you don't oil in with it, what could be used to oil in? 2- how many layers of "modeling" do you typically do before proceeding to final detail phase? Thanks 💜

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

You can oil in simultaneously, but not with Oleogel. I have had some success with this by using painting medium (a combination of linseed and pure gum turps - heavy on the oil side - must be as "fat" as oleogel) however, I wouldn't oil in with this technique or medium at all. I would recommend using it straight and then applying a varnish to even out the surface after several months. Modelling generally happens in one layer, although it can stretch out to 2 layers. I hope that helps. :)

[@lileylilian]

Beautiful Many Thanks for your clear tutorial

[@reefprayerresin]

Wow - this is absolutely beautiful!

[@LisaMcKnett]

really nice session

[@jeanbieber7033]

Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. I learn so much.

[@gillianaypa5997]

Hi andrew! Thank you so much for your content! Theyre very helpful especially to me whos still a student. Love learning from your videos. I hope you continue sharing your knowledge with us!

[@Tooty93Fruity]

Thank you so much, I've just started painting some pink galahs. This is a real help.

[@rofete]

Wow. This is an incredible and beautiful painting, thank you for sharing. I loved the use of lights and shadows

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks Roberto!

[@nancyw283]

Those birds are amazing. I want to paint my country's native bird, the Huia 🖤 Thank you for your video

[@adriandumont1]

Wow, Andrew. Truly inspirational. I paint myself and my interests are similar - birds and landscapes. I am able to learn more just by watching your work - Thank you.

[@MrMarcela001]

Hi Andrew! You are a great artist. I love your painting and you explain very well. I am not an english native speaker, and i didn't understand the medium you used for the background color so that the painting remains wet for 3 to 4 days, by the way you are painting oil right? Thanks!

[@francineporter4341]

Hello Andrew, you inspire me to want to get up and paint. Just thought I would let you know that.

[@raymillnerkust4251]

Great video Andrew. thanks for the tip

[@D1amondsintherough]

This is just beautiful!! Has anyone tried this painting in acrylic?

[@AndySmithOhio]

Wow... You are amazing! I'm painting a Heron at the moment....You have completely inspired me. Thanks... Andy

[@daleg9355]

Change your name to Awesome Andrew! That bird is so cool. You make it look easy (grrr!), but I know you put a lot into it.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Dang! I just changed my name to Andrew Dangerous Tischler. Now I have to wait 12 months before I can legally change it again! Oh well.

[@ARTbyKDR]

Stunning paintings! Thanks so much for the excellent tips!!

[@katelynpeterson668]

This was incredibly useful!

[@WaSiLLy63]

Watched and listened to you, Andrew! Loved seeing the brushes and their brushstrokes used to create the feathers! The colors and values in layers were handled beautifully. Great control. :) How you went about painting the color opalescence was mesmerizing! Thank you so much. Love your communication skills too! :) So glad you are back!! :)

[@tummywubs5071]

Wow. I never saw it like that and thank you very much! It really did help!

[@ArtbyLysa]

You make it look so easy!! Excellent 👌

[@pakuka1884]

I hope I can paint like you in the future!

[@tracyjones1344]

Beautiful feather work. Can you show us exactly how to paint bird eyes? I love herons. I think I get impatient and then frustrated. Thanks for your tips.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Full Tutorial to this painting and others on the way soon!

[@vivonasnuvens]

Hello Andrew and tks SOOOO much for this video, it helps a lot to improve everyday. Tracy I've painted several herons and I love them...do not get impatient, just keep trying in a piece of cardboard or anything you can find. Look up at Jason's Morgan tutorials if Andrew allow me to put in here. He has a great video in how to paint eyes for all animals, also look at how people do in graphite, practice first and understand how the eyes attach to the body and you will find more easy ok? Hope this helps