Paint rooster tail and body in black with some blue for beautiful shading. This lesson is part of the 10, 20, 30 minutes to paint series for How to Paint a Rooster. Lets paint the Rooster tail and body today! This lesson is about 13 minutes long on video but part of that is your practice session for the tail strokes. Supplies:Canson Multi Media PadDonna Dewberry One Stroke Brushes (we will be using the 3/4" flat brush) Plaid FolkArt PaintPrussian BlueLicorice BlackTrue ... Read More about Paint Rooster Tail and Body

Let's paint the Rooster's comb, wattle, and legs with the reds and the yellows. Starting with these elements lets each coat dry so you can add another. Most reds and yellows are not opaque in acrylic paints so planning on adding many coats to get the coverage you want is key. Undercoat with White This is optional. I did a test portion on the Rooster comb to see if it would lift the brightness or the red and if I preferred that over just added coats of the red with other colors to ... Read More about Paint Rooster Comb, Wattle and Legs

Is finding the time the number one thing holding you back from learning to paint? I understand! This new painting series is my way of helping you to make the time. Painting is a wonderful way to relax and destress from life's ups and downs. You deserve to do something for yourself even if it is for a few moments each day. Carving out time for a creative outlet is hard to do. So many other things compete for your attention and they are crucial things! But taking time for yourself is important ... Read More about 10, 20, 30 Minutes to Paint