Tropical Parrot
Picture Frame
Bright Colors for a Tropical Parrot...
1. If your picture has a strong central subject, like this parrot, then it's usually best to start by working out your color scheme and design for that first.
I wanted to create a strong, bright design for this picture so I chose bright orange for it's body and bright yellow for it's beak.
I also colored the branch light brown which contrasted nicely with, and complemented, the other colors that I'd chosen so far.
2. Next, choose a colour for the background.
I chose a light blue background since this contrasted nicely with the orange and yellow of the parrot.
I also colored the wings bright green to further enhance my design.
3. Now, that the composition of your picture has been established, it's time to add the detail.
I used salmon pink for the bird's feet and I tipped its wings with bright magenta to make them stand out.
I also included a lighter shade of yellow as I was completing the parrot's head and beak.
This provides some variation which will will add interest to your pictures.
4. Finally, it's time to add the frame.
I chose a purple frame which contrasts nicely with the bright colours of the parrot but you could try other colours and sizes for your frame.
