Sketching Feathers

In this demo, Maria shows two techniques for sketching feathers: a “fast-slow” approach and a more detailed pencil sketch with watercolor.

Materials used include:

• Folio Palette with 15 Double Pans

• Daniel Smith Watercolors

• Limited Edition Size 4 Synthetic Rosemary & Co brush

• X-Shot Collapsible Water Cup

• Helvetica Pencil

• Kneadable Eraser

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What’s your favorite type of feather to paint? Be sure to tag us on Instagram in anything you create. We love seeing what you make!⁠

Maria Coryell-Martin is an expeditionary artist following the tradition of traveling artists as naturalists and educators. She is also the founder of Art Toolkit. Learn more about Maria’s work at expeditionaryart.com.