Saturday, May 21, 2011

10 Minute Color Drop Bird


Well, I got up my courage and painted a color drop bird. I have always wanted to paint birds and really haven't had much success at all. So I decided to sketch one out from a Dover bird book and flooded in the color and blotted up for a light source as we do in the Color Drop Flower class. He is on a scrap piece of paper and I would have continued more leaves but I ran out of paper. He was fun to do. I think that I will try some more and drop in some Dr. Martins Ph Concentrated watercolors. Then they they will really be bright. I used the sumi-e brush. He was fun and...yes...quick!! You know me...I am into instant gratification!

18 comments:

Mary said...

oh he's a beautiful Painted Bunting!

more please!

Peggy said...

Love this birdie, Martha-the possibilities are endless! You are so gifted.

linda (dots n doodles) said...

What a lovely sweet bird. I also love things that come together quickly. Am loving your paintdrop flower session.

Buffy said...

He's gorgeous Martha,and yes you should do more birds.

Anonymous said...

Oh Martha! You are going to have to create more workshops!!!! I love this bird! My dining area is a collection of birds and leaves ~ now what have you started!

Marie aka Grams said...

Instant gratification is good...and it comes after years of practice. I hope you've got a color drop bird class in you after the poppies, which I will sign up for, too.
Love it all. You're amazing.

Anonymous said...

I love your bird Martha! So cheerful. It would be so much fun to make those! I also like the colors you chose. Did you mean you used that oriental brush we use for the Color Drop Flower class? Love it!

Carin Winkelman said...

What a lovely bird! Hope you make more.

Susan Turney said...

I love him! I just discovered your blog and went to the class site and watched the class supplies video. Can you tell me which Etsy shop for the brush and where to find the watercolor set?

katie purcell said...

START FILMING THIS CLASS TOMORROW!!!!
LOVE IT!
I DROPPED MY NEW CAMERA A BROKE IT REALLY GOOD!!!! CAN A CAMERA BE AN IDOL? I KNOW I SURE DID LOVE IT AND SPENT LOTS OF TIME TAKING PICTURES! JUST KIDDIN'
WILL SEND PICTURES OF MY CUTE COLOR DROP FLOWERS AS SOON AS IT GETS BACK FROM THE CAMERA HOSPITAL!
XXOO

Gramerly said...

What a song that little sweetie has emanating from that picture-delightful.

Tammy N said...

What a great idea. Can't wait to try it. I have loved all the color drop flower videoes. Your work is an inspiration.

Createology said...

Oh how adorable is your little birdie. Color drop looks like so much fun. Wonderful Weekend to you...

fran pascazio said...

Bring on the birds, Martha! How sweet it is....this technique of yours is the best! Can't wait to see more birdies!

Lesley Edmonds said...

Oh wow Martha this little chap is altogether amazing!!! GOrgeous!!!
x

Geri said...

so sweet!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh - what a fantastic bird in 10 minutes - It would take me a lifetime to achieve that!

Renee Troy said...

So sweet Martha! and...don't worry about the spammer. Everyone popular experiences one or two over time. Think of it as a compliment.
You always inspire me!

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