In this time-lapse painting lesson, I’m going to show you how I layer my paint to create a realistic looking Peacock. I’m going to show you the trick to make the feathers look iridescent/shimmery. Knowing which layers to apply first will make all the difference in your own paintings! Learn acrylic painting tips and techniques to use in your own artwork and how I varnish my acrylic paintings!
Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links)
? Fredrix Convexo Canvas (mine is the 16″, the link is for a smaller size because that’s all I could find on amazon) http://amzn.to/2tll1rG
? Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints http://amzn.to/2qjrVgU
? Liquitex Gesso http://amzn.to/2sWfs3E
? Holbein Airbrush Paints http://amzn.to/2psDvpI
? Water Well (to clean the brushes) http://amzn.to/2oTlnU7
? Palette http://amzn.to/2phzKVN
? Tracing Paper http://amzn.to/2oTtxMp
? Transfer Paper http://amzn.to/2qqMFCE
? Art Stylus http://amzn.to/2viNMqg
? Iwata Neo Gravity Feed Airbrush http://amzn.to/2psAAgF
? Air Compressor http://amzn.to/2oTkb3e
? Liquitex Gloss Varnish http://amzn.to/2vjdtXO
? Kamar Varnish http://amzn.to/2upn6ro
Reference photo from http://wildlifereferencephotos.com
The one and a half-hour long version of this tutorial is available for supporters on Patreon to watch now!! If you’re unfamiliar with Patreon, you get access to my 1-2 hour long tutorials every single week for as little as $4/month!