Need quick help on a color mix

[Dave Walker]

Trying to figure out the color mix for a black duck bill. I'm either too yellow, or too green every try I make. ANy suggestions on color mix to help me out??

Thanks
Dave

 

[MLBob Furia]

Trying to figure out the color mix for a black duck bill. I'm either too yellow, or too green every try I make.

Thanks
Dave

Dave, Depending on the bird & sex, you'll get a variation from brighter yellows to drab green. May or may not be some mottling as well.

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Try making your yellow out of Yellow Oxide & Raw Sienna. Then blend in touches of Chrome Green mixed with just a touch of Dairylide yellow to get a green cast

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[Dave Walker]

Bob, thanks for your help. I tried what you said and liked the results.