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In this oil painting tutorial I’ll show you how to paint a bird. I've never painted a bird up-close, so this was a really interesting tutorial for me. You'll see what oil colours and paintbrushes I use to add feather details to a bird, and how I use my oil painting technique to make the bird look photorealistic.
I’m a professional landscape artist with over 20 years of experience in oil painting. My KZbin Channel is dedicated to helping people learn how to paint in oils. I really believe that everyone can learn how to paint!
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[@TheBellaGreg]

Michael, your ‘blocked in’ is most people’s finished painting...then you take it to a whole new level...magic.

[@robertkennedy3817]

Yet me too I've got one just like this too. I might get some of those fine detail brushes for finishing off

[@marlenereimchen9141]

That little bird came to life right in front of my eyes. So beautiful!!

[@soarpurpose]

Wow that feather detail work is next level

[@abcshon8250]

When the painter is lying.. It's not a painting.. It's an actual bird.. Wow! Seriously.. the painting is gorgeous.. almost looks you've placed an actual lil birdie out there.. hats off ❤️🙌

[@goatman8692]

Wow! Anymore detail and it'll fly away!! Well done chap!

[@newtonslore]

Whoa, that's William T. Cooper attention to detail right off the bat. Michael, that's the highest praise I can give.

[@MeridaRoux]

Боже, это божественно!! Не описать словами, это невероятный талант. Вот это искусство, вот это я понимаю, а не современная чепуха. Снимаю шляпу перед Вами.

[@dennism5565]

who needs a camera with this incredible artist's abilities? Magnificent.

[@thondupandrugtsang]

Absolutey blown away by the realism. Even the branch the bird is sitting on made me stare at for quite a while. Wonderful.

[@praveenshankar1251]

ग्रेट पेंटिंग माइकल 👍

[@kevchilton908]

I'd have been so chuffed if I'd created the underpainting. And then you went and done that! Simply amazing!!!

[@kathymcintire2401]

You have such a keen eye to see everything in its natural form and color to create magnificent pieces.

[@franciscaviani786]

Michael, great work once again.you are unbelievable.top shelf Fran

[@trodd1sox]

even more realistic than the photo!

[@theskyspire]

This blows me away. Indistinguishable from the photo.. Magic!

[@scrappus77]

Definitely the best work/teaching I've seen on YT. That bird looks so real, it's just so amazing to me.

[@jamesvinicius1012]

Man, you are simply wonderful.

[@ТамараВласова-ч6щ]

Вы Волшебник ! Браво !!!

[@muneezaobaid9747]

Omg!!!!!!!! Looks so real. You are amazing

[@peterjarmanartist5296]

Absolutely astounding Micheal I have never seen a better bird painting, you are the man.

[@TheDevonArtist]

This an amazing Robin painting Michael. As a bird artist (in watercolour though), I can fully appreciate the amount of time and effort something like this can take. Very clever work indeed! Paul 🧑‍🎨

[@ВалерийБарыкин]

Молодец!!! Восхищаюсь Вашими работами!!!

[@aderrrt]

A stunning artist.

[@alishah7702]

OMG. never seen before like that kind of detail. sir, you are a paint magician.

[@intergalacticdial4967]

The way you pay attention to detail is touching, Master.

[@sammeredith459]

Your first painting of the Robin is fantatisic it's so beautiful . The robin was the very first sketch drawing i did when i was a child at school with no help or training in art class . My art teacher put my drawing into the art compition . I had no chance of winning due to the high quality standards in Art . I did won the Art compition in 1st place . I was truly lost for words. but now after watching your video this has made me think of doing an updated version in oil paint . I really enjoy watching you painting the classic Robin . Thank you for giving us the information on types of paints and brushes you use . Thank you it's really helpful

[@DavidGuyton]

Stunning work as usual, sir. You are a legend.

[@JohnSmith-vw9rn]

Michael your art is awesome

[@robertsandven3281]

That’s quite insane detailwork 😳😁

[@ElifceVlog]

OMG, I thought it was a real bird, its great, I bow respectfully 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ihabjazi8897]

What a wonderful touches . Big HELLO from Kingdom of Jordan .

[@farhadhossainakash]

Beautiful Bird Painting

[@RudolfPopradi]

Beside being an amazing artist you are also a wonderful teacher with great humor and wonderful relaxing speaking voice.

[@marymarshall5134]

WOW. Perfect. All i need now is it to call out.

[@ravendidi3304]

respect for your patience the artist and thank you.

[@alangeorgebarstow]

As an ornithologist (as well as artist) I was checking your painting for anatomical detail and I could not fault it. It is right up there with the works of renowned bird artists, such as Chris Rose, Ian Lewington, Lars Jonsson and even Charles Tunnicliffe. You could easily get a second job as a bird illustrator. Very well done, Michael.

[@trickytiger7800]

Super. I like it when painters paint and draw in detail. This makes the image more vivid. You can see the important color, shadow and light plays. A dream for the eye and your own romantic well-being. 👍

[@nancylevesque1676]

Beautiful, such talent and patience.

[@bizzybee6301]

Amazing!! I can't believe it's the first time. Wow!! PLEASE put this on a t-shirt or mug!! I would purchase this in a heartbeat!! ♥️

[@conham4493]

Gorgeous painting. Thank you for sharing your technique for creating this photorealistic subject matter. I love birds. Being an enrolled student in your online school, you've opened yet another door for future subject matter. I highly recommend the school to anyone who wants to learn how to paint or hone their skills.

[@НатальяНазарова-м1х]

Magically! Michael James You are a magician!

[@naeemkhattak3360]

Unbelievable beauty.

[@zyu8452]

love your BGM choice all the time

[@ivonlopez9999]

This is so realistic that it looks like a photograph! Wow!

[@alkachitnis7415]

It’s like a mirror!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏marvellous and beautiful and very elegant. Classic 👏👏👏fantastic teaching quality. Am also an artist andI have tried a series of birds with only 0 number brush as an experiment and it has given me fantastic results. Now, I will follow you . Thanks teacher for sharing your beautiful art. 🙏🙏🙏🙏from India with respect

[@nabihafatima444]

oh my god, this is beautiful!!

[@DanielGarciacanta]

BRAVO!!! wow, wonderful, thank you very much.

[@عثمانخليلي-ه7ي]

A wonderful feeling I have made me hope to come back again to paint after years of having to leave art

[@vikas_joshi_Pune]

Michael..you never cease to amaze !

[@asharma2540]

So beautiful Michael...awesome

[@alizaidi8049]

Michael your painting is magnificent 👉👍

[@غيث-ت7ذ]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👉

[@rosaoilart6683]

Simply beaytiful

[@amys4636]

Wow wow wow 👍

[@christopherforman8908]

LOVE that one!

[@beaker_squeaker1472]

I would watch the entire slowed version of this, no need to speed it up. Thanks for your instruction, and time you take to teach others! It is greatly appreciated!

[@cliffianson1283]

Never ceases to amaze! Fabulous painting.

[@Pitifulandhappy]

WOW! It looks more realistic than any painting I’ve ever seen!

[@sabakhan903]

Sir sir sir you are one and only 😊❤❤❤❤ greatest artist ever..

[@sonalmatte7980]

Speechless

[@theplowmans1989]

You’ve taken me to look deeper into my paintings. Your direct simple approach to painting teaches me to change my approach. You’re kind of like my lightbulb. I’m just starting to add more depth and detail and am enjoying the journey. I’ve quite a ways to go but then I’m hungry. Thank you

[@mysimplyart1755]

Wow I’m impressed!

[@cindynicholson7935]

Unbelievable attention to detail! This is absolutely magnificent!

[@archiemoquia6999]

Wow ! That's a realistic painting!

[@ericweikel6045]

Awesome Michael!!

[@judykilger4950]

Wow! Lovely!

[@laurasaranci1683]

Thank you for sharing! I love the birds and i love your painting!

[@doloresmarusarz1685]

All your videos have been a great pleasure to watch, sometimes again and again. They have inspired me to pick up my brushes and paints again after an absence of about five years (too many pressing family matters). My paintings were always very detailed too, yet I was discouraged from painting "tight" as it was called, by other artists. I did not listen to them, though. I'm sorry to say that I will be missing many of your future demos because today I am moving away to the woods in a very rustic part of Wisconsin, USA, across the road from a huge wildlife preserve. There is no coverage, at least for now, so no internet, no cable, no cell service. The trees, the waters, and the animals will provide lots of inspiration and peace of mind. Thanks for being a KZbin "friend".

[@riascraftsandsewing4271]

AMAZING painting!! Could have been a live bird!!! You are so blessed!! God given talent!! 🎨👌👏

[@antonius3745]

Yeah this is so nice and mostly you are working from dark to light and thats special too.

[@edwill62]

WOW, such vivid detail.....absolutely amazing to watch you work.....

[@garethconey9603]

That painting is so good, anyone can do this for themselves, it just takes time an practice , talent doesn't exist , only persude interest, this guy is good because he paints 1000 times more than anyone watching that's all, still his paintings are brilliant

[@JackieInMn]

It’s so engaging watching your bird come to life. Thank you for sharing. Love your art.

[@Kitkat2870]

bird paintings are my favorite

[@scotyfilms]

Wow wow and wow!!! Beautiful!

[@sabamani805]

Waooooo.... This is superb sir 👌😍.no words .. amazing amazing.

[@button1ify]

How wonderful your bird is! It' very realistic!

[@yesseniaaguilaraguilar5229]

Me encantan tus pinturas, I love tour painting

[@marieclairemarimoutou414]

C'est magique merci... l'oiseau prend vie sur la toile c'est fantastique merci 😊🙌❤

[@carolschultz1058]

Wow, you simply amaze me at how you can get such realism. Bravo!

[@RameyRocks]

If I had $1000000 I would give it to be able to paint like this!!! Amazing!!!

[@MaryDraws]

Very inspiring! Absolutely can't wait to get back to painting after my daughter is born.

[@MaryDraws]

Michael James Smith Art She definitely already has inspired a few planned paintings in my sketchbook! I've been waiting a very long time to meet her and I hope I can express my joy through my paintings. :)

[@neuriceiamariamiranda6713]

So beautiful your painting, thanks for sharing, I love birds.

[@rochford1000]

Nothing less than I expected! Thank you Michael.

[@paulichavez]

Hermoso. Felicitaciones. Gracias por compartir

[@zimberticagames5291]

Your block in looks better than my finished works... something to work on~

[@identification133]

One can hardly tell from the original and the painting, very well blended in.

[@arnoldhicks4847]

YES, YOU'VE NAILED IT AGAIN. MAGNIFICENT.

[@Rita-vp7so]

Bellissimo… Bravo 👏 Ottima spiegazione.

[@carloscoelhoguimaraes5656]

sem palavras, no words!

[@janealder4877]

Well, what can I say, that is just amazing!

[@krishnabanerjee8069]

It's like real,such intricate detailing,simply great.Somuch of patience and deep observation required for such beautiful work.

[@saidasartgallery7456]

No word to say something about your painting ❤❤❤

[@sbstone3888]

Still the King of detail! You are totally amazing.

[@joselozano7309]

Increible.Felicidades. Barcelona Spain

[@mariayolandachavarria4370]

Hola amo tus proyectos Felicitaciones Saludos desde Colombia

[@enriquemejia4802]

Hi sir good morning too. Very beautiful real eyes and shadow in bird realart photo ,,,amazing

[@richardrossiter5955]

Outstanding!!!

[@rogeryoung3573]

Excellent as usual! The bird looks so natural and true to life - brilliant. Thanks Michael for posting.

[@varshahans873]

Love your work

[@thedreamer2766]

Superb work Michael......you’re a top man!