How to Paint Watercolour Chickens

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How to Paint Watercolour Chickens
Illustration episode 16: How to Paint Watercolour Chickens
Today we are continuing on with my loose watercolour animals with these delightful spring chickens!
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Пікірлер: 306

@donpertuit1243 10 күн бұрын

Love the chickens 🐔

@MoMaryR 3 жыл бұрын

Great. You are one of the few Watercolour artists on KZfaq who show your palette, water, blotter and with some good close-ups of your strokes. Many thanks

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@barbaralee3425 2 жыл бұрын

agree, especially like the closeups!

@artisforusall 3 жыл бұрын

The loose, soft strokes are absolutely beautiful and very inspiring!! PLEASE do more in this style!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@numidia5991 3 ай бұрын

This might be the first time when I'm actually happy with my watercolour painting. I'm still a beginner but I got very frustrated with all tutorials "for absolute beginners" when I was not able to paint them right. Thank you for this awesome video, thank you for my lovely chickens (I can't stop looking at them!), and thank you for making me enjoy paining them!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@marietteacocella4988 Жыл бұрын

Yard bird!,, my absolute favorite. Thank you for the lovely loose and easy method.

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@maplegal6496 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I love chickens. I'm sorta obsessed. Thanks so much!!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks, enjoy!

@victoriaalteva5082 3 жыл бұрын

Please do more of animals and birds!!! Your tutorials are the best on KZfaq! As well as your voice!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@yasmingreger6653 3 жыл бұрын

So adorable they are. I love to paint animals and you bring me to this. The farm animals are the best. So nice that you show us how to do it. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Yasmin

@carolhoover-whippy2580 3 жыл бұрын

Chickens have 'combs' on top of their heads and 'wattles' under their beaks. The wattles are not connected to their cheeks like a jowl would be. A crest to chicken breeders is like a tuff of feathers on the top of the head, not a comb which is fleshy. Go look at Polish Crested hens and you can see how cute they are with feathers looking almost like a hat. Males have larger combs and wattles than a hen has. The combs are a chicken's way of cooling their bodies. Also the way to tell a rooster from a hen is that his neck feathers are long and narrow. A hen will have shorter feathers on her neck. Hens have short tails and roosters have longer tails. I'm not just a chicken rancher but also a watercolorist since 1989. Thank you for your video. I love seeing chickens honored.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this wonderful Wealth of info. I will go forward far better informed now x

@lovejoy444 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to paint those cute little chickens for a friend who has pet chickens. They're so simple yet alive. Thank you, Harriet!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a lovely idea

@dhags5 2 жыл бұрын

Again - it's the simplicity and the gestures of the paint that create little "masterpieces" ! Thank you for your tutorials!!

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and enjoying!

@66chevelle_ss 3 жыл бұрын

I am so in love with your chickens!! I have chickens and I’ve never thought it could be so easy to paint them! So inspired that I’m going to get my paints wet today! Thank you!!!💖

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff! Enjoy!

@Becky_One Ай бұрын

You make this looks so easy!🖌️🎨❤️

@deWintonPaperCo Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@snaidis1379 3 жыл бұрын

I did them yesterday and now i see how nicely they dried overnight. You are a genius! I tried so long to draw chicken and now i can do it in watercolor!!! 🐔❤️😁 Thank you so much for your great work! You are a born teacher! Please do a fox before easter, than i could do sketches to a story i wrote and give them to my niece and nephew! I would really appreciate it!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s wonderful! I’m really enjoying creating animals this way, I’ll definitely continue doing more

@carolyndaughton3373 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness...this could not have come at a better time for me. I recently began raising chickens. I have five and I'm in love with them. They are so sweet. I have two white, two black, and one red. I've been customizing egg carton cartons to give to family and friends, filled with fresh eggs. Because of your excellent tutorial, I can up my game on the watercolor paintings of each of them. Thank you so much!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s so cool!

@sherylfowler5277 3 жыл бұрын

I'm excited that your left handed. I may be able to learn something. Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bizzybee852 12 күн бұрын

I love chickens, I got day old heritage breed chicks at the beginning of March and now they are almost fully grown. I get such joy out of watching their playful antics, and I can't wait to start getting those delicious organic eggs in a couple of months. I would love to be able to paint them in watercolors but I am doubtful I will be able to so easily form the shapes the way you did.

@deWintonPaperCo 11 күн бұрын

That is awesome!

@dianeburch1653 13 күн бұрын

❤ A beginning watercolor painting. Just a few monot, really like you'

@deWintonPaperCo 13 күн бұрын

Have fun!

@jenniferspotten915 22 күн бұрын

Love these, can’t wait to try a few!

@deWintonPaperCo 22 күн бұрын

Please do!

@Janissima1 3 жыл бұрын

I have recently started painting again and find you so inspiring. Your paintings are beautiful and I find your voice very soothing, which is just what I need! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m so glad youre enjoying the tutorials

@jihan_fox2362 2 жыл бұрын

I'm obsess painting chicken now 😆😅 Edit: I'm your biggest fan in 2021 😆😅😗😁😀 And I love how you reply every single comment ☺️

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much, so glad you're enjoying the chickens!

@jihan_fox2362 2 жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo o my goshhhhhh no way to replyyyyy 😗🦊🤗☺️😆

@beckyhemphill5230 3 жыл бұрын

This made me unaccountably happy today. Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Aaah Becky I’m so happy to hear that

@sandyhansen694 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful tutorial! With your teaching, I just might be able to paint these. You make it look so simple. Thank you😊

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy!

@user-mf2pn2qh3q 2 ай бұрын

Какие славные курочки!

@gingerkelly5146 3 жыл бұрын

So adorable!!! Thank you for your videos!! Love watching you!!! 💐

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ginger!

@katpatterson497 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE your chickens! Thanks so much for sharing! 🐓🐓🐓

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@maryglidewell1126 3 жыл бұрын

your classes are so fun and i learn at the same time! Thank you so much for them.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@paulacarter8930 3 жыл бұрын

Just precious! Ducks might be fun too. You are such fun.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Paula! Great suggestion.

@NMranchhand 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely lesson: building from simple shapes, unfussy brush work, leaving white space for the brain to fill in, and acceptance of colors blending. Also, it looks very, sort of, meditative. Can’t wait to give it a go. Thanks.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of the brain filling in the white space

@myMFaccount 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the relaxing short little tutorial, I loved it :)

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@cazhowe737 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you for doing the videos 🐘

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Artingo 4 ай бұрын

Very intersting and beautiful painting ❤❤❤

@deWintonPaperCo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@nimblefingers2324 3 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful. Thank you 🐓🐔

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lesley!

@71Mslorraine 3 жыл бұрын

These little chickens are super!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@bettyryan4310 3 жыл бұрын

Love your animals and have painted them all. You make it look so easy. Practice is the key. Thanks for posting these cute little chickens.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Betty!

@penelopemarshall6320 3 жыл бұрын

Oh these chickens are the cutest! I have free ranging chickens in my garden, I will definitely have a go at these! 😊❤️💞

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You should!

@mynaturediaries4402 3 жыл бұрын

Super adorable 💖 Definitely have to try these...thanks for the tutorial 😊!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, enjoy!

@annieb8955 3 жыл бұрын

How adorable ❤️ I'll give it a go soon, I be been practicing the shells and moving forward to the next tutorial tomorrow, thank you so much for all of the hard work you do to help us learn watercolor painting!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JEHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Oh these are so precious ! You make it look so easy and I love chickens:) Thanks for sharing your talent!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@afrozamollah1819 3 жыл бұрын

I love your water colour murgi

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Carina-2906 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! The chickens are very nice made! You make it look very simple! Have a wonderful week!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@ulrikeklaschka6898 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful tutorial. Thank you so much.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sharonlane5647 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try to paint these for a birthday card ! Thank you so much. You make it look so easy. I love your pleasant demeanor. You make the lessons so relaxing to watch and and so easy to understand that it gives me confidence to try.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@iadenicole931 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your chickens. I am going to try it out now! Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@maggiefreeman6513 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. Cute chickens. Thanks.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alert1006 Жыл бұрын

I love this style of painting, thanks a lot for this tutorial. 🥰

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@JamesMatteoCano2810 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome chicken watercolor tutorial! So helpful to the beginners like me.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@christinemayopowers 2 ай бұрын

Harriet! This is my fave video you’ve done because the reference finished chickens are in the frame. So I can better see where we are going and the why’s and wherefore’s. Thank you! (I love the rooster and realized I’d not seen this one and viola it’s the bestest for me) 😊❤

@deWintonPaperCo 2 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@juliehenderson7978 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely chickens. I will have a go at these. Thankyou for the details.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie!

@Janartable 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials. Thank you!!!!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@frances7885 3 жыл бұрын

I love your chickens! I grew up on a small farm like setting and my parents raised chickens. I cant wait to try these. Thanks. NJ USA

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@paulinedavis3660 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely delightful tutorial cant wait to have a go...

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@scmarinemom24 3 жыл бұрын

I love this! Can't wait to try it.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@lincorrie5894 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I absolutely love these and am itching to have a go. (Working my way through your book at present and really enjoying it) Thank you for another inspiring tutorial.x

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah I hope you’re enjoying the book too!

@cazkiwinz4300 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, I loved this! ❤️

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad!

@ofirshorshy8281 Жыл бұрын

I really love chickens and I painted mine with your tutorial. lovely. thank you

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@bcmallette 3 жыл бұрын

These chickens are lovely! I am happy that I found you for I am also a leftie! I’m looking forward to watching and learning from you!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah fellow lefties!

@reve320 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I loved watching this and will try! Thanksi

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@jenniewong9926 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! Just painted along with the video and I’m so happy with my chickens. Thank you for making watercolor feel approachable

@deWintonPaperCo 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jennygolata 3 жыл бұрын

I love this. Your style is so simple, and my hens turned out Adorable!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@elaineporter182 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Can’t wait to try these. Thanks

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine, enjoy!

@babs675 2 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial. I’ve only just started watercolour and need all the help I can get. You explain “how to” so well. Thank you.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@elainemiller5909 2 жыл бұрын

charming chickens

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine!

@rihamel-ashry7565 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I had fun following this

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@bettyrogers9090 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try to paint chickens as I am in the Southern part of US and lived near women who always had chickens. You make it seem doable. Thanks

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it Betty!

@bettyrogers9090 3 жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo I did it! My daughters were impressed.

@christinedockler9380 3 жыл бұрын

They are so cute!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

arent they!

@kristiebarnes8573 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! This one is so charming that I just finished watching for the fourth time LOL Thank you for sharing your talent- it eases my anxiety 💛❤💚

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Kristie!

@sandegeorge542 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these cute chickens. I followed along with you and painted some for a birthday card - someone who has chickens. Keep up the good work.

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Ah that’s great!

@kristencleveland8725 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a cheap watercolor set at a discount store with questionable brushes and I painted these while following along. So nice! Thank you for your tutorials!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

So glad!

@pattgehrke8753 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ...it makes me happy ♡

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JanaLenon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sweet inspiration.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@claudiawilshusen4290 Жыл бұрын

Love this.

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Claudia!

@irwintatyana9066 3 жыл бұрын

wow I loved it so impressive

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bridgetbrodie2332 Жыл бұрын

This was super easy to follow and they turned out great!! Thank you

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@koran371 3 жыл бұрын

Look so easy to paint, but I'm sure when I start to try it'll be not to easy 🤔 Thank you Harriet for this video .

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@heartwork8318 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love chickens :)

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@Sooz3112 2 жыл бұрын

Oh you make it look so easy...mine never look like that, but I will keep trying - thank you, they look amazing! x

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@kimxu564 3 жыл бұрын

So cute!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@linnealegendi9619 9 ай бұрын

My chickens turned out so cute. Thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wendyizod923 3 жыл бұрын

A fun tutorial can’t wait to try.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@sheilaroberts6560 3 жыл бұрын

So cute! Looks like I might be able to do this!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can🐓

@jakkirook6959 3 жыл бұрын

Great, as usual......just about to try them.

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@nutzerin772 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you for this helpful tutorial! :D

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@nettiemoss324 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful - thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nettie!

@joankiely3614 Жыл бұрын

Your chickens are just adorable! ❤️. I love your style of painting & have nearly watched all your tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers from Western Australia 😊❤️🥰💕😘😍

@deWintonPaperCo Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@helenawhite7099 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful chickens! I will try them. I painted a rooster several years ago in watercolor.

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@jamieeng5934 3 жыл бұрын

Very fun! Thank you!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie!

@lynnemorea699 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Thank You

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks lynne!

@rikkimaru1 2 жыл бұрын

simple and beautiful

@deWintonPaperCo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS 3 жыл бұрын

So sweet. Thank you

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@barbrushe950 10 ай бұрын

So simple, fun and effective

@deWintonPaperCo 10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@mariellejames3311 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that one! So much fun and super relaxing. Managed to get one decent chicken while you did 4 😂

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! It’s all about practise with this loose style!

@jomason7714 3 жыл бұрын

So relaxing I I’m going to give them a try

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@lindabloom6666 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, this was sooooo hard! I'm going back to leaves for awhile. I will get there, don't hold back!

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

No worries Linda, this will be here for you whenever you're feeling ready to try again.

@OneTrueWord1988 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel, and it's wonderful! My niece loves chickens, and her birthday is coming up, so I'm going to try this for a birthday card. Thanks so much! New sub. 👏💐😻😊

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@luisamartinromera6240 3 жыл бұрын

Me encanta las gallinas son preciosas gran trabajo. Gracias 👍🤩

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@FannaTurano 3 жыл бұрын

Such lovely soft little friends are they! You make it look so easy & I cannot wait to try them when my art supplies will be dug out of ???? box in our new home! (And I'll be hearing morning birds too, which delights me to no end!). Many thanks, Harriett! :) Fanna Turano Denver, Colorado US

@deWintonPaperCo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Fanna x

@FannaTurano 3 жыл бұрын

@@deWintonPaperCo My obsessed side kept out a tiny tin of paints & A5 sketchbook from the hundreds of moving boxes. Your book is SO easy, that I painted many lovely tulips. I realized I'm unable to not paint for the next month, so I have a "stash" nearby--your book, the ONLY one I didn't pack. Anyway, thanks much, Harriet. Such a delight to watch your videos! :) Fanna Turano Denver, Colorado, US