Duckling Watercolor: Mastering Fluff & Feathers - Part 3 of 3

Ducklings are notoriously difficult to paint realistically, but this video breaks down the process into manageable steps. Learn how to capture the delicate fluff and feathers of a duckling with watercolor, using techniques perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. If you missed the previous parts, you can find them here: Part 1: https://tinyurl.com/3tznp57c Part 2: https://tinyurl.com/54dzjzfh 👉🏻 For an ad-free version of this video, the reference materials, including the outline drawing and materials guide, head to my Patreon channel: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist If you would like to learn more about painting birds, this would be a good video to watch next: *https://tinyurl.com/y2k975ya* *SUBSCRIBE* to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 Mastering fluff & feathers 00:14 Preparing the watercolor paints 02:12 Applying the base wash for the fluff & feathers 06:39 Adding a touch of blue paint! 07:22 Applying the fluffy feathers 11:30 Softening the details so they look fluffy 11:59 Adding the darker details 13:45 Finishing off the fluff & feathers with opaque white highlights 16:00 Starting to paint the grass and plants 18:58 Fine-tuning the foreground foliage ▶️ *JOIN MY ONLINE SCHOOL:* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🛍️ *BUY AN ORIGINAL PAINTING* I sell all my original paintings through Etsy: https://devonartist.etsy.com 🧑🏻‍🎨 *RENT A SINGLE LESSON* https://devonartist.co.uk/video-shop/ ⭐ *FREEBIE CLUB Our *Freebie Club* gives you access to several full-length tutorials and a regular newsletter, alongside tips and tricks videos too: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🎨 *MATERIALS I USE* I am often asked about my painting materials. Everyone has their favourites, but here are some of mine: https://devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/ ▶️ *SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevonartistpaul Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedevonartist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevonartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_devon_artist 🦊 *LOVE WATCHING WILDLIFE* – why not check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiredbyWildlife ©️ COPYRIGHTS My videos are copy protected and are fully owned by myself. They are for your use and enjoyment on YouTube, I hope you like them. 📸 With grateful thanks to Franz W. from Pixabay #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour