How to Paint a Bird - Watercolor Tutorial

I take you step by step through how I painted a watercolor piece of a bird, and give you advice on how to paint it yourself. I break down the project in an approachable manner, that even beginners should feel confident in trying this out for themselves.

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Reference Photo: pixabay.com/photos/great-tit-tit-songbird-bird-489…

Full 3 Hour Paintalong:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/watercolor-paint-41829278
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/post/Watercolor-Paint-Along--Livestream-…
Includes additional footage of me studying in preparation for the livestream. You can sign up to either platform, they both offer the same content, I just wanted options in case someone has a preference.

List of Tutorials: t.co/4LK9pDGGpk
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/sambeart

Fundamentals of Art: bit.ly/artfundamentals1
Going Dark with your Art: • Get Over Your Fear | Going Dark With ...
Cheap Watercolor Paper Comparison: • CANSON VS STRATHMORE - Best Cheap Wat...
See finished artwork here: twitter.com/sambeawesome/status/130776457117252812…

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Grumbacher watercolors on Bee paper

Colors: cad red, cad yellow light, ultramarine blue, payne's grey
Tools: pencil, brush, watercolor paper (Canson is good in a pinch)
Bonus: green, white (or white acrylic), masking tape, tissue, junk towel

DaVinci Resolve.
Screen recorder: Open Broadcaster Software Studio
Mic: Samson C01UPRO

~~My Most Used Art Supplies:
Note that some might not be the highest quality brand, sometimes I like cheap stuff just to be rough with it.

*Crayola Markers: amzn.to/3i8niBp
*Strathmore Sketchbook: amzn.to/2C3XRz1
*Strathmore Mixed Media: amzn.to/2HlIctW
*Micron ink pens: amzn.to/2BwSCqk
*Copic Markers: goo.gl/EcqZjV
*Clearpoint mechanical pencils: amzn.to/2sBz4OK
*White charcoal: amzn.to/2FbhmnE
*Sakura Gel Pen: amzn.to/2svyH8s
*Grumbacher watercolors: amzn.to/2CsO3Ky
*Ohuhu water brushes: amzn.to/2FbLM9w

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SOCIAL MEDIA
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EXTRA STUFF
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All art tutorials: bit.ly/arttutorials1

Fundamentals of art: bit.ly/artfundamentals1

Old sketchbooks: bit.ly/oldsketchbooks

Art challenges: bit.ly/samschallenges

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You may use techniques in this video to produce your own ORIGINAL drawing.

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@sambeawesome 2 years ago

I was hoping to get this posted sooner, but lots of busy busy caused some delays. Managed to get it out in time for my bday though :) Hope this video was helpful! Loads of links and info in the description, including the 3 hour real time, supplies used, and related tutorials. Happy painting! ^^