WOODPECKER
1 Using a warm gray mix (I’ve watered down some black and added a tiny touch of lemon yellow) and a #10 round brush, form a basic bird shape consisting of a small circle and an oval, leaving some of the wing free from pigment. The white of the paper will act as a highlight.
2 Drag the tip of a #10 round brush off the body to create the tail.
3 While the paint is still wet, add the contrasting pattern to the bird. Start lightly ...
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