Ep 2 - How to PAINT BIRDS - Quick simple watercolour of an Avocet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- Episode 2 in this new series of quick watercolour birds. Don't forget to check out the intro video for a full breakdown of my simple materials.
This was painted using Ultramarine Blue, Pyrole Red (you could happily replace this with an warm red e.g. cadmium, permanent, vermillion etc) and the tiniest touch of New Gamboge Yellow. Painted on Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour paper (gummed block) with a size 14 & size 8 synthetic round brush.
You can download the line drawing to copy at the Patreon link below. Simply visit the page and scroll down for the attachment. This is viewable by public, NO account required :)
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In this video I paint one of my favourite wetland birds here in the UK, the Avocet. An elegant shape that's a painter's dream with lovely abstract shapes and simple but fun light and shadow colours.
In this series we will be looking at using minimal equipment to create quick & simple, 10 - 20 minute, watercolour paintings of birds. The emphasis will be on lots of movement, character and letting the beautiful medium of watercolour just do it's thing! With just the odd hit of detail. These are going to be fun and expressive watercolours, full of life...and hopefully for everyone from total beginner to seasoned watercolourist.
In this episode I simply introduce some basic materials options. As the series develops I will delve deeper into various aspects, of not only the medium of watercolour, but also loads of tricks and tips to develop your observation skills, drawing and painting of birds.
You can follow this new series here on TH-cam, so be sure to like and subscribe. You can also follow on Instagram TV at the link below.
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How to paint birds, particularly in watercolour. Wet into wet techniques in watercolours. Watercolor flying birds and watercolor perched birds, of all sorts, from tropical birds to garden birds, and everything in between. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Hi everyone, what bird would you like to see me paint?
Or do you have any other topics or questions you would like me to cover in the Watercolour Bites series?
Please leave a comment and I'll see what I can do!!:)
Even though I've been pandemic painting since 5/20, I rely mostly on tracing so it is liberating to draw these simple birds and gain a little confidence. Thank you, Tom!
Lovely tips and bird. Thanks so much!
My pleasure! Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing this great series!
Beautiful! I pre-ordered your book. Time to start painting from my own bird photos.
Very happy to have found this series.
Thank you!:)
Just came across your channel. Simple instructions, clear directions, great energy. Thank you. Loved it. Learned tons!
Ahh thanks so much for such a great and kind comment, Mary!!:) T
I just found your channel, and have watched two of your uploads so far. I like them, and I think I will learn quite from your uploads. Thanks. Not only that, but I've noticed that your catchphrase seems to be "let the paint do its thing". Which is not a bad maxim, and might look good on a T-shirt.
Haha I’ve not noticed but it is certainly true!! A good t-shirt slogan indeed!! Thanks for a lovely comment. T
Your style is beautiful, you explain the details very well and its a beauty to see how birds take their form. Thank you so much. So glad I discovered your channel!
Ahh thank you so much!!:)
Everything about this tutorial is positively BRILLIANT, as you Brits would say. Your methods are very different from the Ron Ranson "big-brush" process I've been using, but-as a lifelong birder-I'm determined to learn your approach to recreate lovely birds like this avocet. Thank you so much for doing this series and for sharing your extraordinary teaching and artisitc talents!
Thank you for such a kind comment and so glad you enjoyed it! Love Ron Ranson's work, but yes, a very different approach. T
Love your paintings. Love that you use watercolour in a expressive way and not so hyperrealistic. Gives it more feeling :). Very inspirational. Best regards from Sofia in Sweden , Stockholm.
Thanks for such a lovely comment Sofia. Its what I love about watercolour!!:)
Thank you. Helpful and clear explanation. Enjoy learning from you.
Thanks so much Ruth! T
It’s long past the original post, but I’d love to see an American robin! Very good video, btw.
Great subject...I think there is one in the list all ready, so keep an eye out :) T
Lovely! Thank you.
Margaret Caton thank you!!🙌🏼🙏
I think you are a great artist and teacher. Love your style. I have just subscribe to Patreon
Thanks so much Jean. Really appreciate it. Kind Regards, Tom
Thanks, learned a lot.
thank you, so glad it helps!!:)
Hi Tom. Love this series a bunch. Seems like this one didn’t make it into the playlist for some reason...
So pleased to hear, thank you! ...that’s strange, I’ll double check it, thanks for heads up :)
@@tomshepherdartist i tired my hands on the Averset. I find it really difficult to not have my paint layers dry uo before I come back with the next color. I guess I’m just being too hesitant with using enough of the paint, so I also can’t use enough water without the color diluting. It’s good practise, I think I will try it again :)
I wana see how u did that peacock behind you its beautiful.
ahh, thank you!! Will be trying a waterolour peacock at somepoint!!:)
Hi Tom, I’ve looked everywhere for a watercolor of an Angel Hawk. They hover, and are said to represent the spirit of a loved one who has passed. My sister just lost her husband and I’ve painted one... but am very new to watercoloring, actually to art in general... and would love to see what you come up with!
Hi there, sorry to hear that. I love the symbolism around birds also and this is obviously very special. I would live to give one a go. Just to be clear, are you talking about me creating one as a tutorial? or commissioning a piece? Either is completely fine, and very do-able :) Kind regards, T
@@tomshepherdartist I would love a tutorial. I cannot afford a commissioned piece, at this time, I don’t know what to do about painting the motion (taken to hover); how to paint an almost completely white bird, and how to communicate the spirit of this bird without the minute details. Thank you for considering this request!
@@jayleigh_bee great, I think it will make a wonderful subject as well as some excellent talking points in the issues you mention. Watch this space and thank you for your support! Kind regards, T
Hello Tom, gosh your videos are totally brilliant and the results are gorgeous. You posted the avocet two years ago so I don't know if you will read this, but I have a question. How, when your brush is saturated with both colour AND water do you get those broken, dry brush effects, for example, early on where you have lots of water in your brush and you're painting the ultra marine blue shadow? I have tried and tried to replicate it, but failed and find it only works if I have plenty of paint but very little water. Do you have any little demos on this? Many thanks for your tutorials, I love them.
Hi there, so glad you like the video! Thank you:)....as you say, broken brushstrokes with drier brush/paint much easier. When you have more water in brush for lighter tones you need to be more deliberate with the way you use the brush to create broken marks. I tend to use the brush very quickly and almost skin it over the paper. This will give very broken edges and marks. You can always go back and “fill in” if it’s a bit too broken:) I hope that helps!!
Ps good video subject :)
Wow I'm early lol
Something Normal 😅😁🙌🏼
I’m afraid I can’t find Ep1, thank you !
Mr. S. That’s strange! Episode one is just a talk through of materials, ep2 is first one with actual painting. They should both be visible on my homepage ...let me know if no luck and I’ll post up link. T
Tom Shepherd Art I’m sorry, I went to your videos list and I saw it in there. Thanks for your answer