Beginner Tips for Painting a Raven in Oil

In this oil painting demonstration I paint a beautiful but slightly menacing raven, perched on a gnarled branch. The background is painting with a historic wallpaper patter that complements, but does not compete with, the bird. I cover the step by step process of how to paint this lovely animal, the background and how to make it look realistic and complete. Instagram: Website: Materials: Oil Paints: Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre Pale, Pthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Transparent Red Oxide, Titanium/Zinc White (Permalba) Brushes: Filbert Hog Hair Bristle Brushes, Sizes 4, 6, 8 Other Materials: Palette, 8X8 inch canvas, Gamsol thinner, Liquin medium. Paper towels Remember that having fun and being creative are the only rules! - Peter