Description
In this lesson, Frances shows you how to paint a duckling with warmth and character without getting bogged down in tiny feathers and fiddly detail. You’ll learn how to build that soft, downy texture using layered wet-in-wet washes, how to control browns and golds so they stay rich rather than swampy, and how to place just enough darks to bring the little face to life. She also demonstrates how to keep the surrounding water loose and fluid, letting the colours swirl so the duckling feels as if it’s actually drifting along rather than cut-and-pasted onto the page. A gentle, charming project that teaches you subtle control — and how to make an animal study feel instantly alive.
