Songbird - JP3349

This is a saying found on some Pennsylvania Dutch paintings of birds and frakturs which were the inspiration for this study.

This study also includes variegated strokework, an interesting contemporary addition to this beautiful old folk art form.

Mediums:
Painting medium of choice
Retarder Medium

Palette:
Red Earth – R
Yellow Oxide – Y
Olive Green – G
Prussian Blue Hue – B
Raw Umber – Br
Unbleached Titanium – W

Color Trends:
Island Sand
Willow
Raindrop

Brushes:
#3 round
3/8” - 1/2” flat or filbert

This painting was done with a #3 round. If your brush does not have a good point, you might need a small liner for stems, squiggles, and other fine lines.