WIP 3 ~ Parrot Perch continued

The larger macaw is mostly done with shadows under feathers, head, beak and breast done.  Tail feathers on both glazed first with quinacridone gold and raw sienna and will be in shadow for the most part.  I'm liking them without a colored background.  Stay tuned for the finish!
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WIP 2 ~ Parrot Perch continued

Continuing on with my watercolor work in progress of two parrots perched on their tree branch.  These blue gold macaws are so vibrant they are a pleasure to paint.  On each bird I've started with the darks first so I'm not guessing at what values need to go where.  Stay tuned for more.
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WIP ~ Parrot Perch

A work in progress of a pair of blue and gold macaw parrots I'm entering in another WetCanvas online contest due Sunday.  Here on this 22x15 Fabriano 140 lb cold press paper, I've colored in the smaller bird using a direct painting method consisting of one application.  Stay tuned for tomorrow's reveal.
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