Birds are the perfect watercolor subject…

At least for me. (I might be biased, being such a bird nerd myself.)

I’ve never been much for florals or landscapes when it comes to watercolor. But for small wildlife - and birds in particular - it’s the perfect medium. The vibrancy of the colors, the transparency of the paint, the delicacy of the brush strokes… A match made in heaven. 👌🏻

Birds make me happy: watching them, hearing them, and painting them. I would love for you to enjoy painting birds as much as I do, and getting to fill your walls with your own little menagerie.

But, birds are not the easiest painting subject out there. Drawing wings and beaks and bird feet accurately can be very tricky. And how do you capture all those gorgeous colors and textures in watercolor, in a believable way?

This took me years of study, practice, and many failed paintings, to learn. And in this course, I’m sharing my full process + best tips with you.

Introducing: Watercolor Birds

A course for beginner-to-intermediate artists who want to capture their favorite birds in vibrant, delicate watercolor artworks or illustrations.

You’ll learn

  • What my favorite tools and materials for watercolor bird painting are.
  • How to pick the best reference photos for painting birds, (or any subject, really.)
  • How to easily, and accurately sketch birds from the front, the back, and in flight. In a way suited to watercolor painting.
  • The basics of songbird anatomy, for artists.
  • How to simplify complicated bird features, such as wings, beaks, and feet.
  • How to pick the right colors from a photo reference.
  • How to approach your bird painting, layer by layer.
  • Different ways to add shadows and highlights to your paintings.
  • How to fix mistakes. 🙄
  • How to add interesting details that make your birds pop out of the page.

The curriculum

Materials for watercolor painting

A look at the basic tools and materials needed for this course.

Painting a robin

I take you though sketching and painting a robin, step by step. As well as some tips and tricks for painting birds from the front view.

Painting a cardinal

I take you though sketching and painting a cardinal, step by step. As well as some tips and tricks for painting birds from the back view.

Painting a great tit

I take you though sketching and painting a great tit, step by step. As well as some tips and tricks for painting birds in flight.
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Watercolor Birds

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✓ 3 full drawing- and painting tutorials ✓ 10 video lessons ✓ A library of bird reference photos ✓ 7-day money back guarantee

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Frequently asked questions

How do I access the course?

The course is hosted right here on my website. You will first create an account and verify it, then make your payment, and then you’ll be able to log in at any time to access the course.

You can do this on your computer, phone, or other device.

Will I be able to ask questions during the course?

Of course! There are comment fields underneath every lesson, where you can ask questions publicly and see replies to other students' questions. If you ever want to ask me a question privately, you can do that via email.

Can I get feedback on my work?

This is a self-paced course, designed to quickly teach you the techniques and help you kickstart your art practice. The exercises and course projects are tools for you to put new concepts into practice and see your progress. Nothing has to be shared or submitted for feedback.