I had a little fun flexing my watercolour wings yesterday by doing some watercolour feather sketches. Both were painted on Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed paper. Colours used were Payne’s Grey and Sepia.
I love being by the sea and there’s always plenty of seagull feathers to gather from the beach and harbour. I have a little collection in a pot in my studio. Payne’s Grey is a perfect seagull colour, whereas Sepia is a perfect colour for the young seagulls which are soft light brown colours…
Lovely…I like collecting feathers too x
Thank you Tanya – I love collecting all sorts of interesting things from the beach…
Yes, I’m not sure what I will ever do with all my little collections, but they’re very nice to look at! x
Same here – except they are now inspiration for painting…
Amazing. And quite fascinating to look at.
Thank you so much Cristian…
They float lightly on the page–and the colors are just right. (K)
Thank you Kerfe…
Beautifully delicately done Evelyn!!
Thank you Jodi…
I love your feathers Evelyn , they are just brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Jean…
Beautifully executed. They look like they can float right off the page.
Thank you Carol…
What a delicate touch and I can feel the softness, Evelyn.
Thank you Sharon…
How feathery! I have a feather collection from the ones dropped by birds in my woods.
Thank you Sandy – they’re very photogenic and paintable… !
Just beautiful, Evelyn…I won’t say “Light as a….” but you get my drift.
Thank you Lynn…
These are really lovely, Evelyn. You have the textures and colours spot on. I collect feathers too. Waiting till moulting time for Blue Jay and Cardinal ones!!
Thank you Carolyn – Blue Jay & Cardinal feathers would be lovely to paint…
I absolutely LOVE these, Evelyn!
Thank you Lisa – I’m enjoying my warercolour journey so much…
They’re lovey and delicate x
Thank you Sunnyfae…