Whether you've always wanted to paint birds with watercolor and have been waiting for a great tutorial to follow, or you've already started but are looking to learn new techniques, this course is for you!

✱ What you'll learn:

How to choose paint colors for realistic results
How to paint lively bird eyes
A quick and effective way to paint feathers
Must-know tips on painting white feathers
How to paint water and reflections on water
How to do pre-wetting effectively and why this technique is so helpful when painting larger areas
How to use white gouache to enhance highlights
How to use the splattering technique to add visual texture (with water and gouache)
Much more!

✱ Supplies you'll need:

Watercolor paper *Suggested type/weight: Cold Press, 140 lbs.
Watercolor paint set
Tracing paper
Drawing pencils *Suggested grades: HB, 2B
Soft graphite eraser
Kneaded eraser
Brushes *Suggested types and sizes: 1“Flat, Mop (6), Rounds (14, 10, 3), Multimedia round brushes for white gouache (12, 0)
1-2 Containers with clean water
Mixing palette
Absorbent towel or kitchen paper towels
Masking tape or artist's tape *Suggested sizes: 3/4's" or 1"
Backing/Support board
Scrap pieces of watercolor paper
White gouache *Permanent or Titanium White
Mixing palette for white gouache

You can also find Erika here:

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Karen Drake

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