How to Draw a REALISTIC BIRD with Colored Pencils. Step by Step Tutorial

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In this video I share the full process of drawing this bird in a step-by-step tutorial. You will learn how to draw realistic feathers, create an iridescent effect, and how to select the best colors.
✅ TIME STAMPS
intro (00:00)
line drawing (00:50)
Base layer (01:06)
slower speed tail feathers (03:15)
direction of pencil strokes (07:41)
art supplies/materials used + review (09:52)
bird leg base layer (13:28)
Bird head base layer (14:22)
timing and thoughts on base layers (16:25)
blending with solvent (17:30)* Additional info in video linked below
slow speed- final feather details +color (18:24)
fast speed- finishing body, unifying drawing (25:23)
alternate feather technique (28:43)
finishing the body (30:52)
final details on bird head (32:05)
electric eraser demo (33:49)
final beak and leg details (34:33)
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@vyonnezahner4637 9 ай бұрын

That is absolutely stunning! The shading and detail are perfect. A joy you listen and watch you work!

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much that is so sweet! Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZfaq break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5OdZduFr6zZdIE.html :) Happy New Year!!

@rachelleblanc6955 Жыл бұрын

Yes i would put the shadow because i feel it would kinda ground it better. But just my opinion. Luv your work and the way you teach . So glad i found your chanel. 😊😊😊

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

I did end up putting the shadow in and it looks better!

@jasongarner2030 Жыл бұрын

Best videos for useing Derwent Lightfast pencils. Love watching them.

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!!

@RAHIWAadeyNayGdiniyu 9 ай бұрын

It’s absolutely magnificent 😱🤩

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. That is so nice. Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZfaq break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5OdZduFr6zZdIE.html :) Happy New Year!!

@criandocolorindoevariedades 8 ай бұрын

Olá, que maravilha, você desenha muito bem.😀🇧🇷

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much! Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZfaq break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5OdZduFr6zZdIE.html :) Happy New Year!!

@laureendavis2369 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful drawing and beautiful bird! I love how you use colors. You make it look so easy! I drew a friend's Macaw and said never again on birds, but you are making me want to jump in again 😊

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have been drawing my whole life so I have definitely gone through projects that were super challenging and made me feel any to quit. I hope you give this tutorial a try and don’t give up. If you do try it out. Post it in my Facebook group and I would be happy to give you some feedback! 😁thanks for watching and reaching out

@laureendavis2369 Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt Thank you Lana. I really hope I'll be able to do it justice. Like you I've been drawing all my life although mostly in graphite. I ended up quitting due to a toxic relationship that knew what buttons to push to hurt me. I decided to start trying again in 2000 but this time I'm on borrowed time. I have an Autoimmune disease that is slowly destroying all my joints and my hands are pretty shaky. No time like the present to try again

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

@@laureendavis2369 im rooting for you!!! as you explore I encourage you to open up to different art media (artist crayon, paint markers, etc)and approaches. Realistic pencil drawing might be too demanding for shakey hands sometimes. Have you seen this video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j69kppSXzcyYk5s.html

@pamelaavery2483 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful, Lana💜

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks so much!!!

@-zimplogulon- Жыл бұрын

wow, first time seeing this channel, you are so skilled! i subscribed for you because your art deserves recognition!

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So glad to have you here!!!

@dimitrioskalfakis Жыл бұрын

looking at then end result i thought it was a pastel pencil drawing. very good layer build-up.

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Do you do lots of pastel?

@pamelasichel5544 Жыл бұрын

It’s perfection. I love the white bg. I see Audubon. Any other bg will detract from the virtuosity of the patterns and colors.

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I ended up adding a shadow but kept the background stark white. Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZfaq break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5OdZduFr6zZdIE.html Happy New Year!

@SerenWen_art Жыл бұрын

Stunning! I agree with others, I don’t think you need a background, but maybe a hint of cast shadow to anchor the bird. Very interested to see you use just the lightfast pencils, I tend to use them in conjunction with my Polychromos, using the lightfast for the first layers then using the polys to blend and glaze. I’ll have to be brave and try using just the lightfast! Thank you for sharing! 😊

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

I love the lightfasts! And I totally think they handle well on their own, but also great with other pencils too! Thanks for your feedback!

@Martin_Gregory Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much fior doing a bird, just like you said you would not that long ago! Very timely, I'm halfway through the base layer of my own first bird!

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your support. Be sure to share a picture in the critique group of your finished bird or share on Instagram! I’d love to see it!

@Martin_Gregory Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt I sure will ... just as soon as you accept me into the group 😅

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

@@Martin_Gregory DONE!

@Martin_Gregory Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt I posted a couple of birds :) Over to you :)

@oliviaprice5296 11 ай бұрын

have you considered listing the specific colored pencils colors you mentioned/used in the video in the video caption? i know you edit the video to show the pencil colors but having it in one list in the caption would be super helpful:) this is something i would greatly appreciate as i try to figure out what colors i should purchase out of the sets! i apologize if you have started doing this in future videos just thought i would mention it! all in all i want to thank you for being such a huge help in my pet portrait journey!!

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

This is a great idea and something I will definitely consider including in future tutorials. Thanks for sharing.

@CreativePhenomenonArt Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and the piece is beautiful. I am so that person who gets overwhelmed with the entire reference, I will try to keep your words of wisdom in my head😣. I don’t think you need to do anything to the background if that was your intention, but maybe a light shadow to show where the ground is, if you wanted to add a bit more 🤷‍♀️ I appreciate you and your channel I’m so glad to have been introduced to you 🥰

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m glad to hear it was helpful, and I hope when you have some time you give the project a shot and let me know what you think… maybe you could share your process/thoughts on your channel!!! :) Thanks for your support and for being here!

@CreativePhenomenonArt Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt that’s a really good idea. I might just start small with like a feather though 😅 🤗

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

@@CreativePhenomenonArt that’s a good idea

@juliapace2845 10 ай бұрын

Thank you- Very nice

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching. Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZfaq break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5OdZduFr6zZdIE.html :) Happy New Year!!

@NotAGameAddict Жыл бұрын

just fantastic, love the colors. where did you find the reference? thank you

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I actually took this photo myself at our local aviary. Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZfaq break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5OdZduFr6zZdIE.html :) Happy New Year!!

@DenaTollefson Жыл бұрын

Your White-faced Ibis drawing is spectacular, Lana! You really captured the iridescent, colorful nature of its feathers. Fantastic use of glazing and blending. I love the stark white background you are using. You could always add a cast shadow which would transition to the bird's foot if you wanted. I am hosting the Favorite Bird Art Challenge and hope you will participate. You would be a great addition.

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for glue kind comments. The challenge sounds fun! Tell me more about it!!!

@DenaTollefson Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt Lana great! I have a short 3 minute vid on my page with all the details you will need. If you need to upload earlier than March 10th or later than March 10th, no problem as we have several artists who have already uploaded and some who won't upload theirs until mid-late March. We have a lot of painters participating but in my opinion not enough colored pencil artists. You would be excellent

@dijosephine9556 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lana . Love your drawings 👍I am very interested in doing birds and flowers preferably colourful ones. Love what you are doing here. Could you tell me please do you have any classes where you teach those subjects as well. I have been drawing for a while now and have the basics and not to bad at drawing but haven’t had much experience with my first love birds and flowers. Hoping you can help .Di.🥰

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I don't currently have a course dedicated to drawing birds/flowers, but I do have a course called "Introduction to Classical Colored Pencil Painting" and it focuses on the basics of value, composition, and color mixing. There is a free trial of the course here: courses.lanagloschatart.com/courses/introduction-to-classical-colored-pencil-painting

@beverlydevriesburrows3097 Жыл бұрын

Shadow and second leg.

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

I did add a shadow and it looks better. These birds are kind of like flamingos, they just stand on one leg.

@FernCurtis Жыл бұрын

Craft contouring? Hmmm.. I am only one person, but it sounds intriguing to me…could be wrong, but I *think* I may use it a bit myself, if it is what I think it is, but not 100% sure. Would like to see more about it, to know for sure or to possibly add it to my “tool box”, if not. As for doing a background on your bird: for me I always say, if your subject/image is basically darker, then you need to go with a lighter color background. If your subject/image is lighter in colors, then you need to go with a bit of a darker background. This is to keep your subject/image the focus, but you already probably already know that. So, if you you do anything, would say either a light colored background or possibly doing just a little bit of shadow work, to make it pop. The decision of course is yours.

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

It’s actually called “cross contouring” and it is very likely something you do a bit already. It’s all about using the direction of your mark to mimic and illustrate the volume of the object. Thanks for your feedback about the background. I do think something light and subtle would be best!

@charlavin9609 Жыл бұрын

Can I get this reference photo

@LanaGloschatArt Жыл бұрын

I typically just share reference photos in courses. This tutorial includes the photo reference side by side with the drawing and I intended to have artists following along use the reference in the video. Watching on a bigger screen (desktop/ipad) can help.

@kevinhardy8997 8 ай бұрын

The scary thing is the background. I don’t want to colour it but I don’t want it white. I try filling with watercolour pencils but I don’t know if I like it

@LanaGloschatArt 6 ай бұрын

backgrounds are tricky like that. I ended up adding a subtle cast shadow and left the rest white.