Barn Owl acrylic painting | Fun & Colourful

Merging realism with this paint splatter background was very different to what I usually paint but it was so much fun! I have packed lots of tips into this video which focus primarily on how to achieve lots of realism on smaller paintings without compromising on depth. Smaller paintings isn't about skipping crucial stages but instead focusing on what is important to maximise the space we have to work with.
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Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite & Tutorials:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart
Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :)
https://petportraitsandwildlifeart.co...
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Links:
How to glaze with acrylics:    • How to glaze with acrylics | Easy & effect...  
Tips for painting fur in acrylics:    • HOW TO PAINT FUR IN ACRYLICS | 10 TOP TIPS...  
How to paint a Wren bird in acrylics:    • How to paint a realistic bird in acrylics ...  
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Social media:
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Instagram: zaratomsart
Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk
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Materials used:
4" x 6" wooden panel
Liquitex basics paint
Reference photo: Herbert Aust from Pixabay