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Category:

Art

Time:

15 min

Language:

English

Level:

Intermediate

Tutorial by:

Princeton

About


In this class you will learn how to create a scene of a robin bird using watercolor painting techniques. Follow along with artist Anna Koliadych as she showcases how to select the right color palette, sketch the scene, gently layer watercolor paints & add the finest details. With these new skills you will be able to make the perfect gift for an upcoming holiday, birthday, wedding & more!


Skills you will develop:

  • Wet-on-wet watercolor brush techniques
  • Watercolor paint layering
  • Watercolor wash
  • Sketching & drawing
  • Painting detailed feathers
  • Accurate color palette

Supplies needed:

  • Watercolor paint (half pan set recommended)
  • Watercolor paper
  • Watercolor paint brush (round, fan, filbert)
  • Graphite / sketching pencils
  • Watercolor palette
  • Cup/bowl for water
  • Rag or drying cloth

Download a step-by-step project sheet here!

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