PAINTING A GREAT BLUE HERON- step by step with Suzanne Barrett Justis

[@bonniebarney5060]

My first visit, would Luv 2 Learn!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

@@bonniebarney5060 well hi Bonnie. I’m so glad you are here! If you want to Learn, you came to the right place! Go ahead and subscribe and ring the bell….you will know when my next video comes out. Rumor has it ….one will drop tomorrow around 10 am est on painting koi fish! Stay tuned

[@shopgirl1837]

This is one of the best tutorials that I've seen, and I follow several amazing artists. Beautiful work,first class presentation. 👏

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Wow Shopgirl1837, thank you so much. That means a lot. This was a particularly fun piece to paint Thanks so much for stopping by and Leaving a wonderful comment. I hope you find some of my other videos helpful. Happy Painting

[@pollyrowles2999]

great lesson

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

@@pollyrowles2999 thanks Polly!!

[@michellefregeau321]

Thank you for this video! Beautiful painting and great workshop!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Hi Michelle and thanks for watching. The photo references I work from are often ones that I have permission to use but not necessarily permission to share. I would suggest that you take a screen shot of the finished painting you see in the video and use that as your reference to paint your piece. I hope that helps ….happy painting to you and I hope you consider subscribing to my channel.

[@saltlifegull4091]

WOW, you go girl!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

@@saltlifegull4091 hey! Thanks so much!!!!

[@abigailh4109]

I love these Birds! He is Beautiful!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Thanks Abby. I sort of have a love hate relationship with these birds. They are gorgeous but I have also had my water feature cleaned out of fish by these guys Ha ha. Birds gotta eat, right?

[@coviedogs]

Fun close up. I really liked that.

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Thanks so much!! We will be painting a smaller version of this Heron along with another animal in my upcoming 3 day Wildlife Painting Workshop …come join me!!!

[@tinkerquinn8580]

He’s gorgeous!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Thanks Tinker. He was fun to paint

[@reysartsVlog]

Wow...nice arts 🎨painting mam.

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Hey Rey…thanks so much!!!! This was a super fun piece to paint.

[@reysartsVlog]

@@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist your welcome, mam, your amazing Arts 🎨talent ed and great job

[@judithberry9574]

Stunning!!! Exactly how long did it take to paint this?

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Hi Judith. Thanks so much! Yes, this painting probably took me 5 days in studio to paint. That’s roughly 26 hours….between students . The background was simplified so it was just really on the bird and the rock. It was a fun piece to paint. Thanks Judith for watching ! Happy Painting

[@judithenglerlynch1739]

Could you please tell me the paint name(s) you used for the warm grey acrylic background?

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Hi Judith, I used Basics Liquitex paint. I mixed my color by using white, ultramarine blue. And raw umber. I hope that helps. Happy painting

[@judithenglerlynch1739]

Thank you. Have not painted in oil for over 30 years. I live on a marsh and was looking to paint a marsh bird. After many searches, I chose yours. Excited to get started. I love your work!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

@@judithenglerlynch1739 oh wow. I am flattered!!!! Thanks Judith. I am sure you will find endless inspiration living on the Marsh. I have several other paintings involving marshes and low country on my channel. I hope you find them helpful. Have fun!!!!

[@tinkerquinn8580]

What does Linseed Oil do? I’ve never tried it :) Thank you for your knowledge!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Hi Tinker. Linseed oil is used to cut down the viscosity of the paint. Thin it down a bit. Kind of like using water in acrylics

[@tinkerquinn8580]

@@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist will Galkyd help do that too? I know Galkyd speeds up drying time; but does it help thin it down too?

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

@@tinkerquinn8580 yes.

[@anaygupta3512]

Hey Sue, are those real antlers and skulls of animals you have here at 00:00

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Yes they are!!! Folks have given me all kinds of interesting “treasures “ Over the years. There is a cow skull and coyote skull (death by natural causes) I have used them as references for my students many times.

[@patsymcadams4503]

could you please add the photographers name -- I tried to look him up but must be spelling it wrong -- thanks and a wonderful painting video lesson - thanks for that too.

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

Hi Patsy. The photographers name is Geoffrey Sheun You can find him on Instagram. He is a wonderful photographer. Check him out on Instagram. Thanks so much for joining me today and hope you will subscribe and join me In The future ❣️

[@DanilaAbramenkovArt]

Wonderful bird Suzanne)) check my birds too

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

thanks Dan. I have seen yours...I love your kingfisher.

[@OmarAvilesCreative]

Great painting this Beautiful Heron! Kudos to giving credit to the photographer!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

@@OmarAvilesCreative awe thanks so much!!! Yes, Geoff Shuen is an amazing photographer and needs all the praise

[@OmarAvilesCreative]

@@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist Your ability to express and actually paint while talking to the audience deserves ALL the praise! You are awesome Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

@@OmarAvilesCreative wow! Thanks so much. I DO like to Talk…that’s for sure. I also like to paint. What better situation to combine the two. Thank you so much for tour kind words and your support her on KZbin.

[@eyeonart6865]

well, would have been nice to watch but for speeding it up.

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

I’m sorry you don’t like the time lapse. Due to time, I have to speed it up. Otherwise it would be hours and hours long. If you like full length videos….please check out my Patreon channel. Thanks for stopping by.