Do you know how to paint a blackbird?
Do you know how to paint a blackbird on a black surface?
gotcha!
But wait… the picture doesn’t look like it was done with black paint… the paint is blue-black!
In this video, I was inspired to create a series of pages in my art journal with the focus on “black” and I’m calling this series “Imagine”. Wanted to share my process with you and I hope you enjoy the video and gives you some ideas where to go from here.
The reference photo was from Morguefile.com, but it seems that the image isn’t there anymore. So go to Morguefile.com and search for Ravens and choose the one you love the best. At the time of writing, there were tons of Raven images.
To paint something black on a black support only works if you use a much lighter colour for accents and features.
Here’s my challenge to you!
Paint something black on a black page or canvas and when you’ve done it, please share a photo in my private Facebook Group!
How to Paint a Blackbird
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Have you ever painted black on black before? what was your biggest challenge? please share in the comments below.
Gisele–I really want to watch your video as this entire thing sounds so wonderful. Unfortunately I cannot take the time right now. You see, I am awaiting a call from hospital to go in for surgery and my mind is flying around and I cannot concentrate. I hope you will understand. Thanks. Talk to you soon. Janice
your health is the most important and the video will be here when you are ready.
Take care.
Hi Janice, here is your photo:
It’s beautiful!