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How To Paint in Watercolor a Realistic Bird | Goldfinch
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How To Paint in Watercolor a Realistic Bird | Goldfinch

Learn detailed, layered looking paint feathers, realistic eyes, use watercolour white, paint textured wood + much more!
Created byPaul Hopkinson
Last updated 12/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn to paint this beautiful colourful Goldfinch bird while I guide you step by step through a range of watercolour techniques.
  • We will be using various techniques throught the process, so get ready to sit, relax and have fun!
  • How to paint layrers of feathers using watercolour
  • Paint realistic eyes, beak and feet
  • Painting detailed, 3D, solid looking wood!
  • Applying the wet in wet technique
  • How to use watercolor white paint
  • Step by step instruct on painting a three dimentional, realistic bird
  • Work with bright, vibrant colours

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 3h 20m total length

  • Introduction0:50

    I will guide you through mixing the correct colours; the bright reds for the face, the vivid yellow of the wings and the beautiful warm browns of the chest.  Getting the correct consistency of paint also plays a big part in this painting.  I will show you how I achieve this.

    You will learn to work with wet in wet washes to create shape and form.  I will also teach you my technique of layering details, painting realistic legs and also feet.  Finally, you will learn to use watercolour white paint and how to paint a branch full of texture and curves!

    So come and join me and let's paint this colourful Goldfinch together and let's get those brushes wet!

    Paul :-)

  • Part 142:19

    We will start part one by drawing out the bird and will then get cracking on the painting process! We will complete the eye and add the first layer of crimson to the face.

    Have a go with this lovely little bird.  One of my favourites not just to paint, but also to watch in our garden.

    All your questions are more than welcome.
    Paul :-)

  • Part 234:55

    We will start part two by adding some of the body wash foundation colours. We will then be completing most of the head, the highlights will be added later.

    We will work with wet in wet washes and light blending. I will show you how to create the fine details within the eye and on the head feathers.

    Let me know how you are getting on, I would love to know.

    Paul :-)

  • Part 335:28

    We will start part 3 by really getting involved in the feather details.  I will guide you through using my layering technique.

    We will start to see the Goldfinch coming to life as we create the shape and form using directional lines for the feathers.

    How are you doing so far?

    Paul :-)

  • Part 438:15

    In part 4 we will complete most of the detail within the Goldfinch.  These include the body (other than highlights), painting the legs and feet and fine tuning some of the tail feathers.

    How did you get on painting the legs?

    Paul :-)

  • Part 548:21

    In part 5 we will complete this lovely little Goldfinch by adding watercolour white for the highlights.  We will also add washes to the branch and finally all the details for the wood itself. We will then have a completed painting!

    I would love to see your completed painting and hear how you got on with my Goldfinch tutorial.

    Paul :-)

Requirements

  • A basic reasonable quality watercolour kit such as paints, watercolour white or white gouache, good watercolour paper, waterpots, kitchen roll and brushes.

Description

A group of Goldfinch is known as a 'charm', these are certainly charming little birds to paint.  With their cute look and very colourful feathers it's a painting worth giving a go.

I will guide you through mixing the correct colours; the bright reds for the face, the vivid yellow of the wings and the beautiful warm browns of the chest.  Getting the correct consistency of paint also plays a big part in this painting.  I will show you how I achieve this.

You will learn to work with wet in wet washes to create shape and form.  I will also teach you my technique of layering details, painting realistic legs and also feet.  Finally, you will learn to use watercolour white paint and how to paint a branch full of texture and curves!

So come and join me and let's paint this colourful Goldfinch together and let's get those brushes wet!

Paul :-)

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner and intermediate

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