How to paint birds in watercolour – Wren PDF Tutorial

This is an instant PDF download, you could start painting this Wren in a matter of minutes. You don’t even need to wait for the post to arrive! You will receive a 35 page PDF document. Set out in the same way as the tutorials I write for magazines. However, you get lots more large photos of the different stages.

This cute little Wren is part of a montage of 5 birds, you can paint it on its own or as part of the group of five birds. To buy the other birds or all five together click on on the links below.

Blue Tit: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/764541599

Goldcrest: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/750003330

Goldfinch: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/764139263

Robin: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/752001920

All 5 Birds: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/765885339


This tutorial takes you step by step through a range of watercolour techniques. These include stippling and scumbling alongside lifting off and softening. We will also work on creating a realistic three dimensional bird with a life about it. In addition I will guide you on applying watercolour white and lamp black. All this alongside a range of watercolour techniques and styles.

Go on, give it a go, this little wren would look great on your wall!

Downloadable lessons enable you to work at your own speed, you can dip in and out of the content, you can spend time studying the fine details and practise the various techniques as often as you like.

Have fun with this lesson, take your time and let me know how you get on. Try printing off the last few pages which have the larger versions of the step by step photos for additional help.

Why not try more of my tutorials: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DevonArtist?ref=hdr_shop_menu%C2%A7ion_id§ion_id=13708417

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