Del Herbert Carves and Paints an American Avocet: Part 2 (Painting)
In this digital series, relive a classic two-part CD where awarding-winning carver Del Herbert demonstrates how to carve and paint an Avocet. In part 1 of this series, Del Herbert showed you how to carve your Avocet.
Now you're ready to paint. In this set of 11 videos, Del will show you all the tips, tricks and techniques you need to create an award-winning painted bird.
About author and carver Del Herbert: A lifelong hunter and fisherman, Del Herbert began wildfowl carving in 1985. He has won more than 250 blue ribbons and 120 best in show awards and won best in world shootin’ rig in 1998 and 2010. His work has been juried into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution. Del was selected as a Ward Foundation Living Legend in 2016.
Part 2 Introduction: How to Paint an Avocet
Join Del Herbert in this instructional video series on painting an Avocet. In this video, he'll discuss what we're going to learn.
Chapter 1: Color Theory
In this video, Dell discusses the importance of understanding color theory before starting to paint.
Chapter 2: Mixing Colors
In this video, Del demonstrates how to mix colors to acheive the best results.
Chapter 3: Laying Out Feathers with Pencil
In this video, learn how to prepare for making feathers using pencil.
Chapter 4: Making Templates
In this video, learn how to make templates with Del Herbert.
Chapter 5: Layout Feathers with an Airbrush
In this video, Del demonstrates how to lay out the feathers using an airbrush.
Chapter 6: Defining Feather Flow
In this chapter, Del demonstrates how to define the flow of the feathers by carefully painting in the feather shafts by hand.
Chapter 7: Freehand Airbrush
Learn how to properly darken the lower parts of the bird's feathers using an airbrush. This video will show you how to get the best results.
Chapter 8: Ripples on Tertials
In this demonstration, Del discusses how to handle painting additional details on the flight feathers.
Chapter 9: Belly and Breast Feathers
In this tutorial, learn how to effectively paint the breast and belly feathers on your Avocet carving.
Chapter 10: Head and Neck Feathers
Next, it's time to bring out the detail of the head and neck feathers. Learn how in this chapter.
Chapter 11: Finish Painting
Now it's time for the final touches! In this video, Del Herbert discusses the importance of transitions between the various feathers and sections of your carving. Learn how to make the appropriate adjustments for an award-winning piece.
