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If you’re looking for something fun and easy to paint in watercolor and which won’t take a whole lot of time, you’re in the right place!
Because today, I am going to share tips and tricks on how to create whimsical little birds and leaves with just a few strokes using my unique drop-wash technique!
It’s perfect for beginners and incredibly fun and you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to do.
So let's get started.
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Materials:
IRIDESCENT PAINT SET Suggestions
Kuretake 24 Glittery Colors https://amzn.to/4hQazBi $49.99
Winsor and Newton Iridescent Medium https://amzn.to/416JMdc $7.49
Kuretake Opal Colors https://amzn.to/4b2FHLx $12.17
Artistro Metallic and Chameleon Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/4gFSF2X $24.99
Kuretake Gold Mica Ink https://amzn.to/4gIgzeh $13.99
Dr. PH Martin’s Copper Plate Gold Ink https://amzn.to/4k2nnWQ $8.99
Mozart Professional Metallic Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/4hWFcVn $29.99
Meeden Watercolor Paper (100% cotton) 7 x 10 inch https://tinyurl.com/muu7vehc
Custom Paint Set
Row 1
Michael Harding Warm White https://amzn.to/4gO2BHz
Holbein Jaune Brilliant https://amzn.to/4jYWlQg
Daniel Smith Buff Titanium https://amzn.to/3EEKM0u
Michael Harding Benzimidazolone Yellow https://amzn.to/4gL2v3J
Qor Hansa Yellow https://amzn.to/4hCJDVF
Winsor and Newton Quinacridone Gold https://amzn.to/3XDsxym
Michael Harding Benzimidazolone Orange https://amzn.to/3COimAD
Qor Pyrrole Red https://amzn.to/3COir7p
Winsor and Newton Alizarin Crimson https://amzn.to/4djL9ZY
Michael Harding Quinacridone Rose https://amzn.to/3TOomOT
Winsor and Newton Dioxazine Violet https://amzn.to/3XPtzaE
Holbein Shell Pink https://amzn.to/413GMOu
Row 2
Holbein Lavender Blue https://amzn.to/42Sunzy
Michael Harding Verditer Blue https://amzn.to/3EBjzMf
Qor Ultramarine Blue https://amzn.to/40SvyfK
Michael Harding Pthalo Blue https://amzn.to/42Vqk5u
Schmincke Colbalt Blue https://amzn.to/3NdICpA
Old Holland Indigo https://amzn.to/4dfZGpy
Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Neutral Tint https://amzn.to/4311GAr
Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Sepia https://amzn.to/42WQNiX
Michael Harding Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/3XIf4oK
Daniel Smith Piemontite https://amzn.to/4hWQVDn
Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Venetian Red https://amzn.to/4b0wW4G
Row 3
Old Holland Scheveningen Green
Holbein Olive Green https://amzn.to/3zCFnon
Holbein Shadow Green https://amzn.to/3CPPfNk
Holbein Terre Verte https://amzn.to/3CT7uRR
Daniel Smith Jadeite Green https://amzn.to/3CPPwjk
Daniel Smith Perylene Green https://amzn.to/4gKDOEy
Michael Harding Hookers Green https://amzn.to/4kbocwO
Michael Harding Sap Green https://amzn.to/4djHg7l
Michael Harding Aqua Green https://amzn.to/4k0qRcj
Michael Harding Moss Green https://amzn.to/4hIU5eA
Daniel Smith Green Gold https://amzn.to/4hBmG5q
Michael Harding Bright Green https://amzn.to/3QhTdS3
Chapters:
00:00 An incredibly fun technique
00:24 Sketching the outline of a bird
02:15 My custom paint set
03:24 The rest of today’s materials
03:59 My plan for this painting
05:27 Starting with some leaves
06:45 Using the drop wash technique for the bird
10:28 Adding iridescence in a second layer
12:24 Is it me or my brush? (Continuing the leaves)
16:42 The darker the better
20:29 The bird’s legs and beak
21:51 Decorating the bird
22:45 The bird’s eye and decorations in pen
23:56 Line work on the bird and leaves
26:37 Wrapping up
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