5 Rooks in a Tree - Crows in Watercolor

An 18 minute instructional video in realtime and time-lapse of Doris Ettlinger's watercolor demonstration of painting crows in a variety of poses perched in a dead tree top. The demo includes a variety of techniques and tips on the behavior of pigments and color mixing. Music by Ben McFadden.
Originally recorded in June 2020 for the Musconetcong Watercolor Group.
Pigments used in the painting include Winsor Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Quinacridone Gold, Winsor Green, Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Rose and Yellow Ochre.
Painted on a 140lb Cold Press Arches block.
Brushes: Davinci mop, Silver Black Velvet rounds, Lowe Cornell synthetic round, and a rigger brush.
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[@donnapurdy4035]

Oh my. If there were any artist I would love to emulate, it would be you. Love your brush stokes. Love your color choices.

[@DorisEttlingerStudio]

Hi Donna - Thank you so much. You’ve made my day!

[@sybileberhart3439]

Very cool. I love it. Thank you

[@DorisEttlingerStudio]

Thanks so much, Sybil!

[@a.jlondon9039]

Love it!

[@DorisEttlingerStudio]

Thanks! Rooks have so much personality. Great fun to paint.

[@ranjanachand9306]

Very nicely painted

[@DorisEttlingerStudio]

Thank you! Crows are fun to paint.

[@nikkilenihan8063]

I love this painting.I can't wait to try this.Thank you so much.It was really easy to follow and very explanatory 👏👏👏

[@DorisEttlingerStudio]

Thank you, Nikki! I’m glad it was helpful. Crows are such fun to paint. Great attitude.