3 Little Birds with Colored Pencils

Name: 3 Little Birds with Colored Pencils
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Learn how to draw three different birds with three different brands of colored pencils on three different surfaces.

Created byMatthew Fussell

Last updated 11/2019

English

What you'll learn

How to use three different brands and types of colored pencils
How to create colored pencil drawings on three different surfaces
How to use colored pencils to draw three different birds
Layering colored pencils to create complexity in color
Colored pencil drawing techniques and approaches

Course content

3 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 58m total length

Materials and Sketching6:52
In lesson one, we'll review the materials used for this lesson series and create the sketch of the bird with graphite. We'll simplify the shape of the bird into basic shapes and draw the contours.
Drawing the Head19:02
In lesson two, we'll begin work adding colored pencil applications. We'll start with the head and work our way down from there. We'll create complexity in the colors by layering colored pencil applications.
Drawing the Body19:25
In lesson three, we'll continue working our way down the body and address the brightly colored breast of the bird and the overlapping feathers on the back. We'll add textures and shadows after addressing the lighter values.
Drawing the Branch and Finishing Touches7:08
In lesson four, we'll complete the drawing by addressing the branch and the talons. We'll pull in a touch of orange in this area to help to harmonize the drawing.

Materials4:25
In lesson one, we'll review the materials used for this lesson series.
Background and the Head17:22
In lesson two, we'll transfer the photo reference to the drawing surface and develop the background with PanPastels. We'll then begin colored pencil applications, starting with the head.
The Upper Body16:35
In lesson three, we'll develop the upper body of the Blue Jay. We'll layer multiple applications to build up the texture and create complexity in the color.
The Lower Body18:48
In lesson four, we'll continue working down the body, addressing the complex, overlapping feathers.
The Branch and the Talon13:11
In lesson five, we'll complete the drawing by addressing the remaining feathers, the talon, and the branch.

Materials and Initial Sketching8:56
In lesson one, we'll review the materials used for this lesson series and create a sketch of the body.
The Head15:02
In lesson two, we'll begin layering colored pencil applications to develop the head and upper portion of the body.
The Wings and the Lower Body17:17
In lesson three, we'll develop the wings and lower body of the hummingbird. We'll begin to pull out and accentuate a complementary color scheme of red and green.
Tail Feather and Finishing Details14:40
In lesson four, we'll develop the tail feather and add a few finishing touches to complete the drawing.

Requirements

A willingness to learn

Description

In this course, we'll explore different types and brands of colored pencils, all with slightly different characteristics. In each lesson series, we'll draw a different bird on a different surface suitable for colored pencils. You'll learn how the characteristics of each brand of colored pencil and the drawing surface changes the approaches that are taken. We'll gradually develop each drawing a step at a time so that you can work along and create your own drawings.

Who this course is for:

Beginner and intermediate colored pencil artists
Curious artists that want to see different brands of colored pencils in action

3 Little Birds with Colored Pencils

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"Blue Jay" with Polychromos Colored Pencils on PastelMat Paer5 lectures • 1hr 10min

"Hummingbird" with Luminance Colored Pencils4 lectures • 56min

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