In these QUICK & SIMPLE watercolour tutorials I talk you through the basic approach to painting birds in watercolours.
In this case we are keeping it super simple by only using two colours and really focusing on our brushstrokes and paint consistency; two elements that are at the heart of watercolour painting!
Woodpeckers, or more specifically in this case, a greater Spotted Woodpecker are one of the more instantly striking garden birds here in the UK.
Fascinating abstract shapes of black and white give us an opportunity to really enjoy making marks with the brush; really having fun with a brushstrokes and letting the watercolour paints just do their thing!
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This easy to understand painting tutorial is designed for watercolorists of any ability or experience level.
I try to cover some basic watercolour theory that applies to all subjects, as well as some bird specific tricks & tips to help you improve and progress your own watercolour paintings.
I try to use a simple approach these watercolours as we are looking for great results but with freshness and excitement to the way we use the paint.
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Colours:
- Pyrole Red (warm and orangey. You could replace with Permanent, Napthol, Vermillion or Cadmium)
- Pthalo Blue (very cool, you could replace with indigo or prussian)
Paper:
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour paper (gummed block)
A3 size
Brushes:
Size 16 Round Faux Squirrel hair brush
Size 10 Synthetic round brush
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These painting tutorials are designed mostly for watercolorists, with a mixture of theory as well as some how to painting guides. We cover lots of foundational principles to help students progress their painting.