Painting Real Feathers in Watercolour

[@sylviamears1092]

Loved watching both feather tutorials, your brush control is amazing. I did a pencil sketch of a feather today and had a mini revelation (or alternatively, a "durrr" moment). Such a simple and obvious thing really, but I've been drawing my curves in the same direction as you, however I am right handed, you simply pointed out that it may be easier to draw the curve in the opposite direction if you are right handed... suddenly I can draw neat curves and even get the narrow quill evenly spaced simply by reversing the curve! Thank you, it's sometimes the smallest, simplest things that make a difference and, in my opinion, what makes you a great teacher. Thanks for all your lovely tutorials and I shall now attempt more with my right handed curves!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks so much Sylvia!

[@janefoust2785]

It is addictive! Loved watching you paint the feathers and hearing the excitement in your voice. Smiles!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah thanks Jane!

[@tammiecampos1928]

Had to watch this tutorial again. Really enjoyed your enthusiasm.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Tammie!

[@lindabloom6666]

Yes, a beautiful woodpecker feather. My favorite part was that perfect second stroke you did, while leaving that perfect white sliver in the center!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much Linda

[@paulinedavis3660]

Beautiful Harriet, just love these dainty feathers, I'm too addicted to these.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Pauline, I love them!

[@maryannknox7158]

I enjoy finding feathers 🪶 in nature a gift from above

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I agree!

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

I’m getting into this now… many thanks for teaching us, these tutorials are really so good..

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad you like them!

[@constanceohara3191]

What a beautiful study, Harriet! I wasn’t sure I wanted to try feathers. Now I can’t wait to try all of them from your 2 tutorials then find more on the beach. Thank you❣️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah wonderful Constance!

[@Mikyda3]

I love your work. I love feathers as well & I've tried my hand at them. I don't always have patience with the process or myself. Working on it though. Thank you for the inspiration 🙂

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@maryannegunter115]

Lovely again, Harriet; I certainly understand and share your enthusiasm with "little things". Thank you for your suggestions and your tutorials.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much!

[@penelopemarshall6320]

So love this one! I am always picking up feathers in my garden now I can paint my collection! 😊💕

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Wonderful!

[@nancywirth2901]

Hi. First time viewer. Love this video. I found a woodpecker feather in the yard and wondered how to paint the white dots. You shared such a great and easy method. I'm a beginner and feel your tutorials are very achievable.Thanks!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Welcome!

[@shelinahetherington4661]

You are so amazingly talented. Such attention to detail. It was lovely to witness your sheer joy.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

That's so very kind of you Shelina

[@aliakar9358]

Feathers are beautiful, but I should confess that you made me smile with your excitement when you did white spots with tissue paper🤗👍🏻😂

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Haha! Thanks!

[@Carina-2906]

Thank you for this video Harriet The feathers look amazing!! Lovely! Have a nice week!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! You too!

[@marilynscarborough2216]

Fascinating!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Marilyn!

[@amandastratton8242]

Thank you Harriet. the feathers are inspiring and I look forward to trying some of my finds.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You are so welcome!

[@yasmingreger6653]

I do think that feathers are a wonder of nature, and so lovely. You paint them also so lovely. I love seeing them at the feed house. Also would I like to say when I got your video on I have the feeling that I know you isn't that funny. So I want to say a big thank you for your tips and all the work you have with the videos you are doing for us. Bye for now have a nice weekend.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Fabulous feathers. I can’t wait to try☺️

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! 😊

[@maegpye]

I'd already given you a thumbs up but when you got all excited about making the white spots on the woodpecker feather, I wished I could give you another! :-) In the Midwest US, that feather would likely have come from a Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) wing (not tail). Hairy Woodpeckers are similar but larger and their wing feathers are shaped a little differently than you've shaped yours. It doesn't look like you have Downies in the UK. Perhaps yours is from a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor )? I love feathers and you have (as always) a nice tutorial on these. Have you ever been tempted to paint lichen? I've been ruminating on how I might be able to depict lichen using different types of medium.

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you so much Marilynn, I think this is the greater spotted woodpecker. that footage was from our birdfeeder in the garden!

[@nicoletteodendaal6357]

Awesome!! Beautifully done😍

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@marybirder5663]

No doubt I've watched nearly every watercolor feather painting tutorial here on YT, but I enjoyed and learned more from watching your painting techniques. Simply lovely! I also have bird feeders in my yard and enjoy the little treasures they leave behind for me to collect. I noticed you have some Blue Tit birds at your feeder, the blue and yellow ones. Would it be possible for you to paint them in watercolor, as well? Thank you for your awesome work, I have subscribed!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much Mary! Yes we will definitely have to paint those blue tits!

[@maryannknox7158]

I just received a new Princeton Snap brush size 12 I am looking forward to practicing with it and it has a short handle which I really like this is a perfect 👌 video lesson for practicing with my new brush I remember your advise on a larger round brush on your Peonies video which I was practicing with last night with larger strokes ......I so appreciate You!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@seaborncb]

Lovely interpretation, inspiring

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks for listening

[@seaborncb]

@@deWintonPaperCo Always a pleasure and an education to listen

[@maryannknox7158]

Thank You 🙏

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You’re welcome 😊

[@maryannknox7158]

Awesome I was looking forward to this lesson

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hope you like it!

[@seriouslyreal2693]

Amazing realistic Thank you so much!!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Welcome 😊

[@jillterrell5570]

Awesome!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marnorth670]

I love you art! If you could, I can't find the brush that you use listed. The white handled brushes yes. But the very very small bristled brush with the brown handle. Thanks!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hi Mar, Here is a link to the brushes. www.artsupplies.co.uk/item-pro-arte-series-mp-miniature-painting-brush.htm

[@eberlaz]

Incredible, only tissue paper, no chlorine. Best regards dear

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@karenr2404]

Lovely!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@rosariobermejomartin5607]

Fantástico!!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thank you!

[@maryannknox7158]

Wow I’ve never found a woodpecker feather 🪶 amazing

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Right?!

[@rosemorales3135]

See Mrs H, that's what I mean. Bringing it to our window!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks Rose!

[@sarahsymes2155]

Wow Harriet ! This feather 🪶 tutorial!! It’s amazing ! Would you consider painting a pheasant ? I have loads of them roaming about the garden and surrounding fields ! X

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I’d love to paint a pheasant!

[@grahamjeffries]

I love watching all your painting videos that are so easy to follow but I wish you would change the background noise when you start as sometimes we can hardly hear you over the noise

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Noted!

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

using cotton buds to lift some paint? or those make up sponges that look like a pointy egg!!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I had a go with cotton buds but the circles they make are too big. Good for larger dots though

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

@@deWintonPaperCo i keep forgetting you do tiny paintings. I am a klutz and my paintings are bigger. Anything small and i ruin it. lol

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Thanks, now let’s do a bird!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Watch this space!

[@deannamunro8148]

OK - now I'm content.....

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad to hear!