Our class project for today is to create a bright watercolor painting of the tropical bird that you have never painted before.

Besides studying a new subject, our goal today is to achieve as much brightness and as much saturation as we can using watercolors.

You are welcome to join me and paint using my reference. I’ve downloaded this image from www.unsplash.com and you can find the link to download it here.

Also, I’ve found a few additional stunning photos and you can choose one of those for yourself:

https://unsplash.com/photos/lY-4oM_xFXk

https://unsplash.com/photos/_zweUWZYyKs

https://unsplash.com/photos/IylENDSGRtg

https://unsplash.com/photos/cfIcTiopin4

https://unsplash.com/photos/8geeAfOzdvQ

Helpful classes, where I demonstrate watercolor techniques in a detailed way:

Watercolor Botanical Illustration: The Essentials

Master Watercolor Botanical Techniques: Play of Sunlight

Watercolor Hydrangea: Take Your Blending Skills to the Next Level

Let me know if you have any questions,

Katya

Deanna Loh

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