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Published: 2007-09-15 07:20:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 20907; Favourites: 356; Downloads: 0
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There is so much more to say than this, but if I put too much to read, people might fall asleep.See the finished piece here: [link]
Please comment with additional questions and I'll answer them as soon as I can. If anyone uses this tutorial please let me know and I'd like to see your paintings!
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Wow!! Thank you! I would have never guessed against the grain.
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Could you tell us how to fix the feather? I guess it's the most important question
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This depends upon the situation. I will usually connect two feathers by drying paint between them. For single feathers, I use my left hand to hold it steady and my right hand to do the painting. As the paint dries, the whole thing becomes more sturdy.
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Wow!! I wish I could do somehting amazing like this!!
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This is so fantastic! I can't wait to try it out! Excellent work, by the way.
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Awesome! I'd love to see your painting if you end up making one!
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I made one, but mine's not very good since I'm REALLY new at this! XD
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Very nice!
You know, I think that some kind of gloss could help the feathers join together and reinforce them to make it an easier surface to paint on. I use polyurethane; a couple coats.
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Hmm, that is a good idea! I'll have to check it out!
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I am SO doing that this weekend 
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Awesome! How did it go? Did you get the chance to try feather painting?
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Oh, I only have the background XD I got all busy going to stores to buy supplies for band camp (which started today ^^) But yeah, it's going well! I can't wait to finish it!
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Well it sounds like you got a good start on it anyways!
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Aw, I wish I could show you, but my mom jammed the camera back in December XD I can't upload any traditional work to the site.
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Aw, well hopefully someday!
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very helpful! I was wondering if you would be doing a tutorial about how to frame the feathers and make them look presentable, i dont have much experience beyond basic prints or flat canvas... not delt much with shadow boxes
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I don't think I'll ever do a framing tutorial but if you have any specific questions, just ask and I'll do my best to answer them!
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Are those acrylics or some special paint?
Your feather painting are absolutely gorgeous
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They're acrylics. 
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what do you advise - to glue the feathers by their tip line on to some background (if I want to make a picture with frame and all) and THEN to paint them, OR to paint them like you did in you tutorial and then transfer them and glue them on to some background etc. etc.
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I always paint mine before adhering them to the matboard, but it would be helpful to get them stuck down to something before painting. They would certainly be less prone to flying off the table or moving around!
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thanks a lot!
oh, and one more thing - do you advise in spraying something to perhaps fix the feathers, like hair spray (from a fair distance...)
or you do it completely without any sprays?
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I use the spray when I think about it, but I usually forget and it's really not a big deal. The only thing I like about the spray is that it makes the feather look kinda shiny and the colors are a bit more saturated. But be careful about getting it on the fluffy parts of the feather (you know, the part near the quill) cause it makes it look all ratty and it sticks to itself.
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I think I'll find this very helpful! I started painting feathers not too long ago, and I'm looking for ways to improve my technique. Thanks for posting it!
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Awesome! I hope that it helps you out and that you're able to make some awesome feather paintings!
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
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I really want to try feather painting, but I have no idea where I might get a real feather...my friend has peacocks so I guess I could get some from there...
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Definitely that'd be a great place to start! I've painted on peacock feathers before and they work quite well!
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They're probably my favorite feather
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I think my favorite are the macaw feathers.
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You are welcome! I hope you find it useful!
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I have always wanted to do some feather painting. This tutorial is sure going to help me!
Thanks a lot for uploading this!
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You're welcome! If you do a feather painting, I'd love to see it!
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Maybe I'll finally work up the courage to try this. thanks for sharing!
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I hope that you do! Please share your accomplishments! I also run a feather artists group that you could submit it to!
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Hmm, interesting tutorial, I may try a feather painting or two if I can get my hands on some feathers.
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