paint a kingfisher in watercolour part 6

The part where the kingfisher comes together. Finished (possibly?) the detailing of the Kingfisher itself, all that is now needed is the completion of the branch which will come in part 7. Larges brush needed for this stage is a No.4. Good luck to all those who are following and painting.

[@Dennis-xs9cn]

Absolutely superb David. I was fortunate enough to take hundreds of Kingfisher photos at a hide in Shropshire and have some beautiful photos, one of which I am about to paint. I wanted to see a tutorial to help me (I am a novice) and found this on google search. Absolutely stunning and so helpful. Thank you

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi there, sorry for the late response - for some reason your comments ended up in my spam file ???? Hope its not too late to thank you for your comments. Great to hear you were able to photograph kingfishers - it sounds like a great day in Shropshire. Hope the videos have helped ... David

[@barbaraverser1056]

I have a new appreciation for detail watercolorists. So much patience and tenacity is needed. As a new painter, I've mainly been watching videos of loose watercolorists, and it's amazing to compare both methods of painting the same subject such as the kingfisher. Thanks for sharing this series.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Barbara. So kind of you to comment, very glad you liked my series. Welcome to the world of painting. Tend to paint more loosely in landscape subjects but have always been drawn to bird painting detail using acrylics. Most of my students are painting in watercolour so I did this for them. Mainly you need a deep interest in the subject itself, this helps greatly with the patience and tenacity. Very good luck with your painting ... David

[@adrianhyde7924]

Another stunning episode, such beauty appearing in-front of our very eyes. Fantastic detail.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Adrian, very much appreciated - as always ... David 👍👍👍

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Excellent work, David.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks, appreciate the comment ... David

[@strange-universe]

Very nice David. Hah! I see where your eye for detail with the modeling originated. Or, the other way round. Say, what's with this rumor you have a DVD featuring a Kestrel? My favorite small falcon.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi, the paintings came first, although I have done both since childhood. I do like detail, although I do less now in my paintings but like to make up for that with my modelling. I did make a DVD painting a Kestrel some years ago now for the SAA (Society for All Artists) here in the UK. I found the production times a pressure and had to compromise my painting to fit in with the studio and the commercial requirement. I was not happy to do another and was only partially satisfied with the result, it did not achieve the standard I would normally paint. However it is instructional and I have had only positive feedback from it. The subject is a male (European) Kestrel, not the American Kestrel (which I have been lucky enough to see in the US). If you are interested it can still be ordered via the SAA website, or contacting them direct - the link is as follows:- /www.artifolk.co.uk/painting-birds-with-david-hyde-the-kestrel-dvd-7049.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwscDpBRBnEiwAnQ0HQOqBWf9-N-b6x0Flmme26th3GmvPD0HCZzx2t2bMNpPQ_FE0ln-rHxoCHSUQAvD_BwE Many thanks for the comment ... David

[@honeysuckle18red]

Wow, what a realistic kingfisher, you are a great artist and I look forward to the next episode. Thank you. Geraldine

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Geraldine, appreciate the comment - just uploaded the 7th & final part ... David

[@jackharrison6771]

Thanks again David. That's amazing detail. It looks like a bird, not just a painting.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Jack, appreciate the comment ... David

[@jimflinn8305]

Fabulous painting. Bought your DVD some years ago on painting a Kestrel in acrylics. Your instruction and guidance is outstanding, many thanks and look forward to next episode.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Jim, very much appreciate the comment, and thanks for buying the DVD ... David

[@kittonsmitton]

Learning so much from this tutorial, thank you Mr. Hyde

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Alistair, please call me David - Always happy to share my painting experience, so glad you found it informative. Many thanks ... David

[@armandosrd.l9610]

Amazing work!

[@davidhyde4329]

Sorry for the delay Armando - many thanks for your kind comment.

[@buddybruce2906]

Beautiful

[@mahimajingar8704]

loved your technique!!❤

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Mahima - appreciate the comment ... David

[@ptaylor4923]

Friggin' gorgeous

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks, appreciate the comment ... David

[@yifat120]

Great tutorial. very helpful Thank you very much

[@tommy6206]

Amazing work .Thank you for sharing

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks, appreciate the comment ... David

[@BillMrWild]

I have so enjoyed watching these videos on the Kingfisher, the detail is amazing, what do you do with the finished paining .? thank you for sharing

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Bill, very pleased you have enjoyed watching the videos and thanks for your kind comments. I will finish the painting, as you will see. It will go up for sale as I still work professionally as an artist but I have not thought too much about it yet. If you are interested lplease let me know. Thanks again ... David

[@BillMrWild]

@@davidhyde4329 Yes i would be interested David and looking forward to the next video. Cheers Bill.

[@davidhyde4329]

@@BillMrWild Thanks Bill. Apologies for the delay, we were away last week. Hopefully finish this video next week - take a look at the finished painting and contact me again if you are still interested. Best Regards ... David

[@BillMrWild]

@@davidhyde4329 No worries David, Yes i am still interested....Cheers Bill.