Can you paint a realistic, glowing white duck using only 3 tubes of paint? In this step-by-step watercolor tutorial for beginners, we explore the magic of a limited primary palette; watching how just three specific pigments can mix a full spectrum of rich secondary tones, shadows, and textures.
Whether you are a complete beginner picking up a brush for the first time or an intermediate artist looking to master the look of soft, white feathers without using black or white paint, this lesson is designed for you. I walk you through my entire process from the initial linework to the final, delicate details.
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We are using three specific primary watercolor paints to mix all 6 colors shown in the tutorial diagram:
What we will mix together: