Painting a kingfisher in watercolour - what a joy! In this full-length watercolour tutorial, I will show you how to paint this kingfisher in easy to follow steps so that you can achieve this vibrant kingfisher painting. The Wonders of Watercolour is all about helping you increase your skills with watercolour - even if you are new to painting.
In this kingfisher painting tutorial, we will be working wet on dry (or wet in dry) so that you will learn how to handle watercolour - this technique gives you full control. So pick up your paintbrush and paint and relax with me as I show you this step by step kingfisher watercolour tutorial.
Equipment used:
Brushes: all Rosemary & Co - Here are the links*
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-kolinsky-spotters?u=fcbe85
Sizes: 0, 3, 6 - All short handled spotters
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/flat-brights-golden-synthetic?u=fcbe85
synthetic flat - size 2 or 3
(Don't worry if you don't have these colours, use the nearest you have)
Sepia
Yellow Ochre
French Ultramarine
Transparent Orange - All Schmincke Horadam
Peacock Green - ShinHan
Horizon Blue - ShinHan
Burnt Sienna - Winsor & Newton
Piemonte Genuine - Daniel Smith
Paper -Arches - Cold Pressed 300 gsm
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https://www.patreon.com/helencampbellart
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*Disclaimer: Helen Campbell is a participant in the Rosemary & Co Affiliate Program. affiliate advertising programs are designed to provide a means for individuals to earn fees through the links above. The cost to you for these products is the same, but Helen earns a small commission.
Music:
Chords of Harmony - Aakash Gandhi
Dreamland - Aakash Gandhi
Frozen in Love - Aakash Gandhi
Serenity - Aakash Gandhi
Blue Moon - Jvna
One step closer - Aakash Gandhi
Angel's Dream - Aakash Gandhi
All Youtube audio library
reference photo from Vincent van Zalinge - at Unsplash