How to Paint REALISTIC Watercolor BIRDS

How to paint realistic watercolor birds, is certainly a million-dollar question! In this video I show how to paint a robin, and alongside are lots of tips, tricks and things to think about. Whether you want to paint one yourself, or just like watching the process, I hope you find this video enjoyable, and informative.

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00:00 How to paint realistic watercolor birds
00:08 Drawing out and applying a background wash
02:24 Painting the bird's eye and beak
04:27 Mapping in, and the first layers of detail
05:28 Painting the bird's back and wing
09:16 Painting the tail, legs and feet of the bird
11:21 Painting the wooden post
13:18 Adding the white highlights

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