How to paint a WATERCOLOUR BIRD - Hummingbird Simple watercolour tutorial

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3 жыл бұрын

A SIMPLE & QUICK watercolour Hummingbird - including a quick tips section on creating interesting backgrounds.
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.
Another beautiful family of mostly tiny birds, the hummingbirds. And this species, the Bee Hummingbird, is particularly small. I think it may even be the smallest bird in the world.
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.
-- Materials --
Colours:
Ultramarine Blue
Pthalo Blue
Carmine Red
Lemon Yellow
Turqouise Blue
Paper:
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour paper (gummed block)
Brushes:
Size 16 Round Faux Squirrel Hair Brush
Size 10 synthetic round brush.
-- Line drawing (publicly available) --
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You will also find the copyright free reference photo there, taken from pixabay.com
-- Full length narrated paintings --
Green Hummingbird:
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Owl:
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-- Timelapse Videos --
Green Hummingbird:
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Owl:
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-- Links to me --
/ tomshepherdartist
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www.tomshepherdart.com/
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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.

Пікірлер: 60

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

*Is there a bird you would like to see me paint?* Or do you have any other questions or topics you'd like me to cover? If so, just leave them in the comments below!...Many Thanks, T

@judith2165 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the helpful tips about negative space! I think I may like all birds... :) But I am curious how you would paint ducks in your style. A male mallard or maybe a more colourful duck like a mandarin if you prefer that. Personally I really love the green and blue shades of mallards! :)

@petragunther4439 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Tom, I d love to see your version of a „Buntspecht“ great spotted woodpecker 😊 Thx for your videos and sharing your knowledge 🙏

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

@@judith2165 Oo great idea!! I’ll definitely give one of those ago! I’ve had a mandarin on my mind to paint for a while so this could be the push I need to get on with it!! Thanks so much fir your comment and support. Watch this space. T

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

@@petragunther4439 my pleasure, thank you!! Great choice. I painted be a while back and they are a great subject. I’ll definitely do another fir this series...thank you for the input, and keep an eye out for one soon😁🙌🏼

@sharonlane5647 3 жыл бұрын

How about a blue peregrine falcon? They are gorgeous!

@conniemesce4093 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, love those little birds!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! They’re great fun hey!?:)

@rebeccawong1 2 жыл бұрын

The magic of confident strokes 👍🏻

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

They can do wonders...often easier said than done though! (ha!) But watercolour does respond well to them :)

@billclouter3880 6 ай бұрын

american Varied Thrush is a very interesting bird! Thanks for sharing your skills. Barb

@KrisWiltseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful work, Tom. I'm so impressed with, not only your artistry, skill and knowledge, but also your ability to articulate what you're doing and why. And then organize it all in a way that makes you're lessons easy to follow and learn from. Also, your brush handling and paint application really highlights how important brushwork is in painting. Then there's water regulation on paper and brush... whew! Thank you, again!!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kris, so pleased you are enjoying the videos and that they are making sense (ha!). I really appreciate the support and the kind words, it means a lot:) Helps me know I'm doing something right:) T

@geertjanjanssen5983 4 ай бұрын

Tom thanks for sharing this Beautiful bird, I’m loving your work very much. Kind regards GJ

@colleenmcchesney1482 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow that’s a gorgeous hummingbird. I painted my version of your style but did it without watching this video. I put the background in first after applying some masking fluid to my pencil drawing. Then did the bird in much different colors than you chose, Quinacridone Rose, Cobalt Blue, Cereulean Blue, & Jane’s Gray. 😳 And instead of splattering I did scraping with the end of my brush for the movement. I have definitely enjoyed watching your process with this painting. Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video with us.

@anneklopper4982 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you paint a lilac breasted roller. I've fallen in love with your painting style. Thank you

@tomshepherdartist Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! One of my favourites...definitely on the list!!!:)

@lauracarter3408 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video very much. As usual your painting is superb!

@beckyhofer4328 2 жыл бұрын

Tom...I'm so glad I discovered you! Love your work and your teaching style!!! Thank you for your lovely attention to explaining WHY you're doing what you're doing! Becky

@cindyrroberts 2 жыл бұрын

This was fabulous. I really appreciate the tips section and the explanations. I’m trying to learn to be more expressive so it’s very helpful. I would love to see a pelican tutorial. Thanks.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you...I’ll pop a pelican on the list!!:)

@pyne1976 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy paint and paper, but unfortunately for me, not talent like this. Beautiful work, and thanks for the tips. I'll keep learning.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Greg! Appreciate the kind words...keeping on painting n learning goes a long way too!!:) regards, T

@nicolebiancucci7176 3 жыл бұрын

This was so fun to paint!!! I’ll post mine and tag you. Thanks so much for these tutorials!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

This was a fun one hey!? So pleased you enjoyed it...can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!!:) T

@lindathaxton1994 3 жыл бұрын

I must be learning - my bird turned out so good - & it was so fun! Thank you for teaching us out here 🙏

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear!!!☺️🙌🏼 thank you!!

@maggiefreeman6513 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. Really appreciate your tips on backgrounds.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maggie :) glad it made sense 😅 T

@t2terri 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy our cometary while u paint. Thanks for sharing 👍

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!! Appreciate it 🙌🏼🙏

@christieauyeung9492 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video Tom, I'm really loving your style and tutorials! I learn so much.

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Totally my pleasure Christie. Thanks so much for your kind words and support :) T

@donnazwicker2364 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada! Thank you so much for sharing your unique techniques for watercolour, especially birds! Have you done a tutorial on chickadees or blue jays? Would love to see those!

@kathylarson7601 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great tutorial!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :) T

@eileenburnus1692 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work. Do you ever paint Australian birds, particularly blue wrens, eastern spine bills and king parrots?

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I haven’t...but I do have a list of Australian birds I would love to paint!! I will pop this on the list for this series too :)

@jillmepham6643 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Tom, how about doing a puffin?

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jill!!..ha...You read my mind..I’m recording a puffin painting on Monday, so I’ll turn it into an episode! T

@mog-gyveroneill2500 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Can you paint some 'vibrant' (?!) brown birds in more detail, like owls, hawks, or pipits, etc? Many thanks!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!! I’ll pop a couple on the list. Thank you :)

@scarz1951 2 жыл бұрын

Tom.. When you being the brush out of the water pot, and after you wipe it on the paper towel you take the brush to your left hand. Are you removing more water or just straightening the hairs of the brush? Thankee kindly Tom.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, that is a very good question. I actually don't notice I am doing that, so I am not quite sure what I am doing. I tend to use the palette and brush together to change the shape of brush, straighten hairs so when I really think about it I think I am squeezing out any excess water and possibly juts feeling how wet it is. Good question...I will try and be more aware of that and see what I am doing! T

@lindaohrn8946 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this amazing tutorial!! Can I sell the painting I made from this lesson? Can´t find how I upload it here, if you would like to see the result. Also, I would LOVE to learn how to think when I want to transform a birdphotograph into an abstract painting like this one, I just looove all the white space in the bird that is not painted!!! You are my favourite artist!!!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, apologies as I think I missed this...yes, please feel free to sell:) Thank you for asking, and thank oyu fo rthe kind words!!!:) T

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, a comment bout Pprinceton brushes is showing in my notifications but it won't let me answer it! I used to ue Princeton brushes, they are very nice. But I now much prefer Escoda Mops and Jackson Raven mops, both Faux squirrel hair. Also really like the new Winsor and Newton Synthetic Sable & Squirrel. Pus ProArte Prolene rounds for smaller work. Hope that helps. T

@janetmcneill8645 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a preference for any particular make of watercolours?

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ya Janet. I do indeed. I use almost entirely Holbein. They are lovely rich colours, almost all are transparent and they have very high light fastness, especially the colours I use. I also use PWC for the same reason and the odd Daniel Smith ones, simply because they make some really unusual and interesting colours (aussie red gold is a real favourite!!) T

@sharonlane5647 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomshepherdartist Tom, what is your opinion of MGraham paints? Thank you!

@tomshepherdartist 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharonlane5647 Hi Sharon...apologies, I missed this comment for some reason. I haven't tried their watercolours but I did try their oils a while back and they were fantastic. I have heard very good things about heir paints on the whole..T

@rebeccawong1 2 жыл бұрын

I just wonder what more u can show in the patronage, as u r demonstrating so much already … u have me hesitating 🥺

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Haha well it’s nice to hear these tutorial feel full of info. There’s more like this that aren’t anywhere else, but a broader mix of subjects, some acrylics, oil and charcoal too plus more specific tutorials on certain principles :)

@scarz1951 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom...Tom...Hey Tom...I wanna see ya paint a vulture. Oh yeah. Natures clean up service. The avian equiv of John Wicks Charlie. Later on....a California Condor. The largest of the North American bird's. King of the California skies. Oh yeAH!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, yeah great choice! I am actually really keen to paint a vulture, I have a few photos opne in my browser at the moment. So there will be one in next couple months or so :) ! T...oh, and definitely yes o a condor!