Need Help Finding Painting Instructions

[kimbies]

Hello out there,

I am just finishing up a Summer Tananger and can't find any intructions on how to pain the little thing.

Any advice?????

Happy carvin!

K

[kenweybright]

Kimbies,

If I was going to paint a summer tanager, I would do an internet search on google. On google there is a lot of reference and plenty of photos, approx. 149,000.

Come to find out, news to me, this bird is the only all red bird in the United States, with a dark grey bill.

I would go to Lori Corbetts, http:Whispering Eagle Studio, and read her painting demos on whites and on blacks. If the bird is one color, you could adapt her info provided into red.

In doing a quick look at the first two photos, I see 6-8 different shades of reds. I would base coat the bird in a medium red and create a light shade or two or three, for the subtle differences. I would also create two or three darker shades for the highlights.

I would also use a little diox purple, (sparingly for some highlights), a liittle burnt umber, and a little raw umber for highlighting..

I think that gives you an idea as to how I would approach your project. I hope that this helps.

[Orygoner]

I hesitate to offer much in the way of painting suggestions. I do know enough to know that you have some very good help in Ken's reply.

Regarding birds I might add another source of reference material. Here's a link to the bird forum on Naturescapes. There are some incredible bird photographers on this site. You can do a search on "summer tanager" if you are a member. It's not difficult to register and no fee.

[big dave]

i don't think i have ever seen one, come to think of it i don't even know what it is?

[kimbies]

Thank you so much Ken, I will have to check that site out. I'll post a picture when I get her done.

Kimbies

[kimbies]

This is great info Randy, Thanks a million.

I hope to get it done after Christmas and will post it. Loved your birds on you link!

Kimbies