Kookaburra Oil Tutorial

Feathers come in all shapes, sizes and colours. White feathers that lack definition and bold shapes can be among the most tricky to capture realistically in bird paintings. In this 3-hour 45-minute tutorial, I will share my full process which can be transferred to owl feathers and even white fur.

What you'll get:

  • 3-hours 45-minutes video tutorial
  • Easy, straightforward colour theory on painting white feathers
  • How to capture intensity in the expression
  • How to paint the beak with a rigid texture and smooth finish
  • How to achieve a realistic portrait in two straightforward applications of oil paint
  • The principles of painting alla prima effectively, transferrable to all corners of an artist practice
  • How to outline the portrait
  • How to prepare your palette
  • How to paint stunning brown feature feathers to accentuate the white body
  • How to incorporate the colours of the background into the feathers naturally, creating a seamless tie between the bird and its surroundings

This tutorial is perfect for intermediate to advanced painters looking to refine their feather-painting skills and achieve a lifelike, detailed portrait.

$80.00 AUD