Painting a Drake Mallard Head

[@fredparkin347]

Great videos . Have the need to get back to car ing. Painting has always been my problem. I never seem to beable to paint my carving to my satisfaction. After seeng you videos I am going to give it another try. Thanks Tom for all the tips Fred

[@tomchristieart]

That's great to hear Fred! Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

[@lewandlo]

Awesome ,awesome. Again another great video. Thanks so much.

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks and I appreciate the comment Lewis!

[@davidbrady7509]

Tom your work is beyond fantastic !! Your capture of expression and poses are amazing. As a Duck Hunter myself ( not so much as in years past). I appreciate your all-around love of waterfowl. Whether it's in ' The Blind' or in ' The Studio'. You're certainly a pleasure to watch, as I've dabbled, in carving and painting. Here in SW Ontario Canada. Cheer On !! Dave

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks very much Dave! I appreciate it and very glad to know the channel is helpful! Cheers!

[@bahamarmaris4015]

Excellent work once again, thank you. 🙏🏻

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Baha! You are welcome!

[@lorraine1526]

Amazing!

[@tomchristieart]

Thank you!

[@huntertwitty6597]

Thank you for sharing great stuff God bless !

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Hunter!

[@duckmanbhb]

You really can make the duck come to life. You do beautiful work. I wanted to tell you I saw one of your decoys from 1989 for sale last week on one of the auction or decoy broker sites. It was a widgeon, and it was nice! Bruce Brandeberry

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Bruce. They do pop up from time to time but I missed that one. Thanks for the heads up.

[@decoydavesmith]

You helped me carve my first duck; a drake mallard. Now I guess you can help me paint it and thanks as always

[@tomchristieart]

Hey, that’s great Dave! I hope you are enjoying it. You are welcome.

[@idostuff-nf9pc]

I didn't get what color you used on the eye lid.. Thanks for this video

[@tomchristieart]

I use white gesso with a little burnt umber and a touch of black for a light gray value for the eyelid.

[@olif59]

Bonjour, betteraves than a réal "col vert " we believe he Will move👍👍👍from 🇨🇵👏👏👏

[@tomchristieart]

Bonjour, and thanks so much for your encouraging note!

[@CanesFan65]

I have about 4 dozen decoys that need repainted if you are bored!!!!!

[@tomchristieart]

😂….Will keep that in mind!

[@idostuff-nf9pc]

What color are you using for the dark base coat on the head?

[@tomchristieart]

Phthalo Green darkened with a small amount of Carbon Black.

[@idostuff-nf9pc]

@@tomchristieart Thanks Tom... I see the Phthalio Green at the beginning being sprayed on the dark/black color. Is that what you are talking about... or is the base a solid black'ish color?

[@tomchristieart]

The base color is a mix of Phthalo Green darkened with Carbon Black and the the airbrush colors go on top of that.

[@dale109]

Looks good, but I can't hear a word you're saying. Probably just too noisy here.

[@tomchristieart]

I checked and the sound is working Dale. Not sure why you couldn’t hear it.