HOW TO DRAW IRIDESCENT FEATHERS | TOP TIPS FOR DRAWING IRIDESCENT FEATHERS IN PASTELS

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How to draw iridescent feathers in pastels. In this video I'll share my 5 top tips for drawing iridescent feathers in pastels. I mention about another top tip video which I've linked below.
00:00 TIP 1 - Contrast
00:58 TIP 2 - A smooth base layer
01:54 TIP 3 - Avoid 'muddy' layers
04:16 TIP 4 - Drawing feathers
06:11 TIP 5 - White highlights?

Video links:
Top tips for drawing fur:    • HOW TO DRAW FUR IN PASTELS | 6 TOP TI...  
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Materials used:
8" x 12"
Pastelmat paper painted black with ink
Pastel pencils used was a mixture of Carbothello, Pitt, Derwent and Caran d'ache
Reference photo: Pixabay