Watercolor Chicken: Planning Before Painting

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I always map out a plan for my watercolour paintings before I begin. I think about where my focal point will be and that is where I put most of the detail. I think about how I'm going to paint in different sections of the painting and what colours I will use. I'll often do a study or two before hand on cheaper paper to make sure the painting will work out before I commit to my expensive watercolour paper. In this video I discuss the things I thought about before I started painting and I demonstrate a few different areas of the Chicken painting.
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[@LouiseDeMasi]

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[@nina549]

Would like this thanks

[@johngovus2734]

What a fabulous lady and a great teacher

[@vickiestewart7394]

I could have given you a reference photo for this painting! These are the kind of chickens WE have. Nice brown eggs from these Golden Comets. Can’t WAIT to paint this one! Wonderful lesson, as always.

[@evadelgadobravo]

Lovely, can't wait to try it, and looking forward to see r the rooster! Thanks soooo much!

[@karenwilson6483]

I’ll take some reference photos. Can you messenger them to me 🐔

[@vickiestewart7394]

@@karenwilson6483 I’d be glad to send you some reference photos. What specifically would you like, a single hen, two together? We don’t have roosters (not allowed in our city limits, too noisy), but we do have 8 adorable egg-laying hens 🥰

[@karenwilson6483]

@@vickiestewart7394 I’ll take whichever you think are adorable. 😍 Hens are lovely 🥰

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

I enjoy your paintings immensely. You're an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@maryalgar8779]

Stunning - one of my favourite subjects to see painted: chickens and roosters. I couldn't believe how the light yellow added at end added such a beautiful glow - made such a difference. You are so talented Louise.

[@JH-cx1vx]

Oh I am inspired to paint my three hens. Sophia, rose and Blanche. Dorathy got taken by the fox.

[@alisonhendry2928]

Why are there only 96K subscribers??? You are one of the best out there!!! Need to keep spreading the word… love these recent videos. Super helpful instructions for beginners and super helpful ideas for those of us who get lost in the details.

[@dianneleon2522]

Love you painting and chickens!!!

[@CHARICEFAVORITES]

LOOOOVE your out takes!

[@saltlifegull4091]

Oh Heck Yeah! She's awesome, so sweet and gentle lady - excited to find your channel. Thank you! Also going to skillshare!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you very much!

[@patlizgailer681]

What a great tutorial. I love the blurry of the eyes to help shape the image with darker colour. A very handy tip. Also love the water drops for texture. So glad you became a teacher as it shows in your teaching of art. Love these tutorials. I wake at 5.30am to watch them in peace. morning to

[@carrollwilson5169]

Always love watching you paint. Your bloopers bring me smiles, though I do think you might be too hard on yourself on occasion. 😁

[@don9133]

Without a doubt, Louise is an amazing artist and instructor. I always pick something up when I visit her channel.

[@gusefulbeauty]

Thank you! It is wonderful to learn from you!

[@BadgerandBee]

Louise, I love this journey you are embarking on to create fresher and less complicated washes. I tend to be overly detailed, so your work and evolutions speak to me! I am a newcomer to watercolor, even though art, in many forms, has been my life's foundation. I've taken a slight hiatus to do some extensive home renovation, but I watch your videos while having my morning coffee. I have learned SO MUCH from you. I look forward to becoming your patron soon!

[@ahuman3642]

This looked amazing, I’ve only just discovered you but I feel I may continue to watch your videos regularly in the future.

[@glenda7921]

Hi Louise, a “re-subscriber” here….I realized that last time I was too inexperienced to appreciate all your knowledge and it felt overwhelming. Now I’m so excited to be back and taking in all of your wisdom. Your new studio is fabulous, lucky you!

[@kileensmith5134]

Oh Louise! You are amazing! The way you break down a photograph, and transform it into a stunning watercolor. I am in awe of your gift. I found you when Covid came to Maryland, in the US. I have been following you since. Thank you for sharing, not only your incredible talents, but your own journey in watercolor, as well. Always take time for yourself. It's what helps us be there for others.

[@annaguettabi3974]

Love watching the end!! 😁🥰

[@BreannaBell]

Beautiful painting. The end had me laughing so hard. So relatable!

[@celirondoni7717]

Don't forget to like the video, people! so many comments, but little likes. It helps, you know 😉. we all see all the struggle and time consumed with tutorials, patreons, Skilshare and editing videos, not to mention the painting itself... I'm a 2 month Patreon subs now, but Louise deserves all the help we may provide, as she helps and share us with so much 😊. stay safe you all, Covid is not something to play already!

[@nettiemoss324]

Oh! this is sooo beautiful Louise! I don't think I'm going to find it too easy - with doing less is more! but shall definitely give it a try when the full tutorial come out as I love it - the face is magnificent! Thank you ;-)

[@rosariomontalvan4623]

Your chicken is perfect and cutest 😍

[@LilSmith]

Disfruto verte pintar y amo tus "bloopers"

[@eze3572]

This painting is sooo beautiful!! Ugg I want to be able to do it!

[@myriamelvirapaezpabon849]

Beautiful, Louis.

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Hi Louise! I loved seeing how you simplified the feathers on the chicken -she turned out beautifully! Take care 😊💜

[@watjean]

Really love your bloopers they show just how human you are make me smile and think awwww love her Love your paintings they are absolutely beautiful Thank you for all your help it’s greatly appreciated

[@jennyc5132]

Love chooks thank Louise and happy Easter if Im not here again before next week..1🙏🐇🐓🐓🐔🐓🐔

[@juliearanha4373]

Thank you for the wonderful tips you keep sharing in all your videos. I always look forward to it cause there's so much to learn. ❤

[@Lucream2]

lol...I liked the technics used but what made me laugh are those shy mistakes. This shows how much you really prepared your videos most of us are afraid to start only because of those mistakes. I am glad that you managed to overcome them and thanks for the lovely lesson.

[@EliseArtology]

I honestly love your work...but I must say that this one may quite possibly be my favorite. The colors are so vibrant, stunning and simply magical. I am in complete awe at how this turned out. There is not even the tiniest thing I would change. Just want to say a sincere thank you for sharing the demonstration. Wow

[@denisebanto3185]

I really enjoyed this video AND the outakes! 😂😘🤸

[@vividdreams7072]

Beautiful ❤

[@joshtavenner8083]

Hahaha love your bloopers at the end! Your painting style is lovely and informative, thanks!

[@sandralane2963]

Love your painting style. And a comedienne for free. So glad I joined your patreon classes

[@manuelazanudio4618]

Eres genial! Admiro tu trabajo. Gracias por compartirlo.

[@nctsoftware5272]

I don’t paint but I still enjoy your videos. It must be incredibly satisfying to create such beauty through your own natural talent and years of study.

[@acatinthecradle]

Louise this is so lovely and I can't wait for the rooster to match! 🥰

[@rubywestmoreland7485]

Lovely!

[@catherinevangass4927]

Perfect

[@adricrespoabejamaya9298]

Que bonito, una pasada,mil gracias

[@MssJoker1]

Lovely

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Thank you Louise. What a wonderful painting & tutorial 😊

[@lucyrosellini]

I loveeeee your work!!!

[@ArtActivePk]

Just wonderful

[@valeriemac3010]

So lovely! I am inspired to take some photos of my flock and give it a try. I just got myself some water color supplies recently. All i can do is try. Thank you for sharing your technique. ❤️🤗

[@lyndaofiowa718]

Louise, Thank you for your out takes...I too get my tongue in front of my eye teeth and can't see what I'm saying. You give me the courage to never quit when I see someone I truly admire struggle with the small stuff.

[@paulinedavis3660]

Amazing 👏

[@gingerpie1978]

Love your paintings you are so very talented!! Thank you ❤️

[@sunnysideup8283]

A pretty painting! You are so talented and such a good teacher! Thanks for the tutorial...

[@kellyd1031]

Louise, I've always loved your teaching but your bloopers were hilarious!! You always seem down to earth but very practical and forthright in all your explanations, which are such great qualities for a teacher, (Succinctly both approachable and understandable) but watching your outtakes, I see a whole new side of you and I loved every minute of it. You are divinely human!!!! :)

[@LouiseDeMasi]

What a beautiful message. Thank you very much Kelly. 💕

[@manetch6943]

Awesome painting, louise..i enjoyed watching all your videos..learnt a lot from it..thank you

[@anjadewit8696]

Beautiful!

[@amandasymon4363]

I keep chickens and you have inspired me to have a go at painting them again (earlier attempts not wonderful!) I have learnt so much by watching this video 👌

[@jthereseb]

This is absolutely stunning, Louise!

[@carlmarino4]

Just beautiful, Louise

[@luisamartinromera6240]

Que bonitooo!!! 🤩👍👏

[@susanhester]

I enjoy and learn so much from your videos. I also enjoy seeing your "bloopers".

[@evadelgadobravo]

Lovely! Can't wait to try it myself, and looking forward to see the rooster as well! Thanks sooo ver much!

[@dorisdavidson7849]

Another wonderful video with lots of great tips. She is beautiful, thanks for sharing and good luck with your new organizational tools.

[@catherinegill2488]

She's beautiful. Thank yo Louise.!

[@carolhestand2561]

Louise thank you very much

[@martinelindemann481]

Dear Louise , thank you for all your beautiful paintings you are charging with us ! I learn so much from you ....that chicken is so so beautiful aswel . Happy chicken 😊🤩 I wish you all the best , stay save and enjoy your weekend . Regards , Martine 🧡

[@SuzanneLegault]

Beautiful as always, and full of useful information. Thank you so much 🙂

[@doraevatt8320]

It’s beautiful

[@a.cornelia]

Thanks for another lovely tutorial! Very happy to be a part of your Patreon group 🙂

[@frankjoedicke5307]

Wonderfoul Louise !

[@denavess732]

Looking good! Cant wait see rooster. I have roosters n hens in my kitchen .. you did great job on hen❤️ I love your softness.

[@susanshirley7846]

Love the chicken painting. I'd love to paint a beautiful Very colorful 🐓 with Blues, Black, golden colors, browns,, burnt siennas, red, etc.

[@sandegeorge542]

Can’t wait to paint this lovely hen. I have chicken and rooster motif in my kitchen. She’ll have good company 🥰 thanks!

[@poulmacilla6441]

Very good

[@lesleyking2815]

Love the out takes, it’s tempting to head to them first 😜

[@karneaileen1707]

Love chickens. Great job!

[@susanprolman6052]

Thank you for painting a chicken. The are beautiful but under appreciated birds. I love this painting!

[@sharonsunshine2532]

She was beautiful. 👍

[@marybrandenburg4867]

Beautiful chicken. Thank you for sharing. I do wish you could have shown the head also .. but I love the easy part of not having to fuss with all those feathers .

[@kathylawrence7276]

I just came across your channel and I love it. ❤

[@Kateseyes]

I think your chicken turned out beautiful. Great job.

[@carollegros8671]

Amazing

[@claudetteobrien1086]

What was the red you used Louise?

[@ruthjosephson3102]

I am looking forward to this one on Patreon!!

[@chiarasola826]

Beautiful :D Looking forward to the rooster now :)

[@judymills873]

I love all your paintings, I will have to see the price for your patrons

[@beckyhumphrey7464]

I am so excited about this tutorial! I can’t seem to find the sketch on patroon, tho. I thought I saw where it’s up now, but maybe I’m wrong. ?

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Hi Becky, I haven't posted the chicken tutorial on Patreon yet. It will be posted before the end of April. Thanks!

[@beckyhumphrey7464]

Louise De Masi, thank you so much! Can’t wait

[@aescc-lady3486]

Always so professional, i Love your drawing and painting 🥰 May i ask how did you get soooo fantastic at drawing? Do you do other artwork with other mediums? As Acrylic? Oil? ❤

[@elitesniper1331]

you are telented and also you are pretty artis

[@pedrogorgonio753]

Bealtifull .. Pedro from Brasil

[@barbarakelly2490]

Absolutely love your work and tutorials. I've had a request from my in-laws in Scotland to paint a kookaburra but, unfortunately, I've mislaid the code to your "vault" of paintings. Would appreciate if you could let me know when you have a minute, the access wording. Many thanks in advance.

[@jenhartart2]

Thats a good lookin chook.

[@joycemishoulam4549]

Did you stretch the paper before painting?

[@jeancurbishley7361]

Hi Louise,have you painted the rooster yet?l enjoy all your paintings

[@maggieb523]

Hi Louise. I love all your paintings but especially the birds. Did you post this orange chicken on Patreon? I'm having trouble finding it. Thanks.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks Maggie. Yes I did. You'll find it on the index here on my website: www.louisedemasi.com/patreon. Click on the chicken and it will take you to Patreon.

[@maggieb523]

@@LouiseDeMasi I found it. I'm new to Patreon so I had a little trouble. You are one of the best teachers I have learned from as well as a talented artist. Thank you for your dedication.

[@leanncunningham7167]

Louise when will The hen be on your Patreon ??

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I hope to have it on there tomorrow sometime Leann.

[@johnharkness6304]

Wow, looks good enough to eat 😆

[@HelmetVanga]

where can I find ceramic or porcelain 8 wells and 8 slant rectangular watercolor palette ? I got 5 well, 5 slant ceramic palette, in the back it is printed London, England 1399/15 and 1728/5. Thank you ever so much.

[@Zar2244]

Is the paper pre stretched,.?

[@Alex-pd7mm]

en qué momento pintó la cara?

[@MedaHalmaciu]

Nope, todoist didn't work for me. I prefer paper and I'm putting my phone away more and more since I realized it's giving neck pain. Instead there was a class by Rafi Perez that changed my perspective. The idea is to only schedule 4 thing every day.

[@susanhuff755]

💐🐓🐣😂

[@janevance1694]

Louise I loved the out takes! Very good… nice to know that someone who looks so organised and professional can also slip up! Thank you and loved the chicken!

[@bookworm2398]

Louise, your work is always so beautiful and this is no exception. I'm not exactly a chicken fan but how can you resist this elegant, glowing creature? I hope you get a handle on managing your busy schedule. In any case, just know that your great talent and calm demeanor is an inspiration to many, and I really value your work.