Painting a mallard's bill.

jax · #1 01-06-2004, 02:43 PM

I am painting a mallard (drake)....what is the color of the bill on the lower mandible???

Topside is cadium yellow, yellow ochre and a touch of a green wash.

I am using oil paints, thinned out and will do two or three coats.

Thanks,

Jax

David_Aaron_Sercel · #2 01-06-2004, 09:14 PM

Jax,

Take the color from the top of the bill and add a touch of Burnt Sienna.

Blend a little Burnt Umber in where the bill meets the head.

David

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #3 01-07-2004, 07:54 AM

color wasn't my problem......getting the little suckers to stand still for it was the problem!! lol :

:P

Colin_Partridge · #4 01-07-2004, 10:38 AM

Dave,
You have far too much time on your hands.LOL

Colin

#5 01-07-2004, 11:21 AM

dave,
slippery aren't they? Duck tape works for me.........
art

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #6 01-07-2004, 03:37 PM

Ha Ha thats a good one, should have been obvious 'duck' tape!! LOL

jax · #7 01-07-2004, 06:34 PM

Dave,

Thanks for the suggestion on painting the lower bill.

Hey guys........I do use 'duck' tape when painting!!!! Don't we all??

Again thanks to all,

Jax.