HOW I DRAW BIRDS IN MY SKETCHBOOK – Mixed Media Illustration Process

Birbfest is finally starting and I’m so excited to dive into this drawing challenge again.
I want to use this month to draw more, experiment freely, try different styles and materials, and simply enjoy the process of filling my sketchbook with birds.
In this video I’m illustrating the first 9 Birbfest prompts using a variety of mixed media.
Before each drawing, I show the photo reference and the bird’s name, then focus on a calm, cozy drawing process.
This challenge is not about perfection for me — it’s about having fun, staying curious, and allowing myself to experiment.

✏️ Materials used in this video

Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners
BIC Ballpoint Pen
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen
Stabilo Highlighters
Ecoline Markers
Arteza Fineliners
Faber-Castell Polychromos
Derwent Drawing Pencils
Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen
Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencils
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Paints
Van Gogh Watercolors

⏱ Chapters
0:00.0 Intro
0:05.3 1. Bronzewing Pigeon
3:30.5 2. Many-Coloured Rush Tyrant
6:16.2 3. Razorbill
8:13.8 4. Golden-Headed Manakin
10:06.0 5. King Eider
11:34.1 6. Northern Emerald-Toucanet
14:23.0 7. Steller's Sea Eagle
17:04.3 8. Andean Cock-Of-The-Rock
18:47.8 9. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
20:38.6 Showing all birds

More Birbfest bird videos coming soon.


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The Music used in this Video is by Upbeat.