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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!!

[@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.

[@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 ❤️🙌

[@edwill62]

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

[@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.

[@kevchilton908]

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

[@thondupandrugtsang]

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

[@dennism5565]

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

[@carolschultz1058]

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

[@scrappus77]

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

[@rogeryoung3573]

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

[@user-dr5uo4hd7f]

Magically! Michael James You are a magician!

[@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.

[@JackieInMn]

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

[@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

[@laurasaranci1683]

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

[@button1ify]

How wonderful your bird is! It' very realistic!

[@annacanzano5141]

I tuoi dipinti sono meravigliosi,realistici...i tuoi alberi sembrano uscire dalla tela...colori appropriati,belle nuvole e fiumi bellissimi.mi piace tanto tanto questo little bird(pettirosso si chiama in italia) sembra che sia pronto per volare....mi piace la tua tecnica ,continua cosi'..Good bless you,ciao ciao e buon lavoro!!

[@kathymcintire2401]

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

[@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 🧑‍🎨

[@theskyspire]

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

[@franciscaviani786]

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

[@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!! ♥️

[@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!

[@peterjarmanartist5296]

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

[@cliffianson1283]

Never ceases to amaze! Fabulous painting.

[@sbstone3888]

Still the King of detail! You are totally amazing.

[@jamesvinicius1012]

Man, you are simply wonderful.

[@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".

[@rochford1000]

Nothing less than I expected! Thank you Michael.

[@praveenshankar1251]

ग्रेट पेंटिंग माइकल 👍

[@user-qg4gc8wp7b]

Молодец!!! Восхищаюсь Вашими работами!!!

[@christopherforman8908]

LOVE that one!

[@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

[@howtopaintwithacrylics2730]

Love watching your work, fabulous.

[@Rogerswildlifetaxidermy]

Absolutely amazing!! Love your paintings

[@cindynicholson7935]

Unbelievable attention to detail! This is absolutely magnificent!

[@javierazepeda9612]

Beautiful!! You inspire me!! Thank you 💕

[@agradoville]

Absolutely painstakingly incredible!! Such a joy to watch you paint. I hope to have the time to devote to art again and when i do, I will definitely be joining your school.

[@VanessaTomada]

Amazing! I'd love to see more birds and animals by you! They are just as amazing as your landacapes

[@user-km2mj4jc8z]

Вы Волшебник ! Браво !!!

[@DavidGuyton]

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

[@vikas_joshi_Pune]

Michael..you never cease to amaze !

[@richpowers9728]

This is beautiful work. I often sit in my backyard and watch my goldfinches and want to paint them. You have inspired me. THank you!

[@randaouahabialami6356]

I love your technique. Amazing bird

[@intergalacticdial4967]

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

[@alishah7702]

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

[@arnoldhicks4847]

YES, YOU'VE NAILED IT AGAIN. MAGNIFICENT.

[@nancylevesque1676]

Beautiful, such talent and patience.

[@alizaidi8049]

Michael your painting is magnificent 👉👍

[@user-jn8br7zv1h]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👉

[@judykilger4950]

Wow! Lovely!

[@maryjanejones6858]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@scotyfilms]

Wow wow and wow!!! Beautiful!

[@jerrybryson4649]

Thank you...this really helps with my bird paintings. I’ll try the rigger brush and thinning my paint for those wonderful feathers. I’m starting my Christmas cardinal for this coming Christmas and I think this video will make a big difference in how I work the painting.

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@robertsandven3281]

That’s quite insane detailwork 😳😁

[@ihabjazi8897]

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

[@ravendidi3304]

respect for your patience the artist and thank you.

[@ericweikel6045]

Awesome Michael!!

[@liliawebb9377]

This was gorgeous! With all the attention to detail you apply to your landscapes, this seems an easy transition for you to begin painting the fauna of nature as well. Had you ever tried doing birds before? It's picture perfect! Well done!

[@liliawebb9377]

You have such a gift for detail, I think you'd be just as great at painting animals as well. Thanks for taking the chance of painting outside your comfortable landscape box. You make everything so realistic and I've always been drawn to realism. As ever, keep up the great work! We all totally enjoy watching.

[@asharma2540]

So beautiful Michael...awesome

[@user-bh5bp2bs9p]

Какая красота, БРАВО !!!

[@celestecoc711]

Precious! Thank you so much for your tutorials 🙏

[@krishnabanerjee8069]

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

[@amys4636]

Wow wow wow 👍

[@sduncanfoto]

Bravo! You are continuing the chain of knowledge

[@donaldachisholm3771]

Oh my god that’s incredible. 👏

[@dinoilcagnolino3213]

WOW. Picture perfect.

[@dinoilcagnolino3213]

Beautiful work. Excellent details. Almost like a picture.

[@user-tl7ne6gp2h]

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

[@arteraiany]

Ual ! Muito lindo ..... Sonho em pintar como vc! Fantástico

[@MajorSinnerRecords]

Just WOW.. That is just amazing.

[@johnalbert9526]

Amazing level of perfection

[@kavitamehta1872]

Amazing 👌🏻👌🏻, Thank you for sharing

[@johnch14v66]

For your 1st time painting up close, you did an amazing work.

[@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

[@serenity4menow]

Excellent! Totally gorgeous!!!

[@SatSukhArt]

Love the artwork... absolutely amazing!!!🙂⭐🌟💙

[@ARTbyKDR]

absolutely wonderful!!

[@aderrrt]

A stunning artist.

[@muneezaobaid9747]

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

[@qeswamaryamzulfiqar3423]

Beautiful Michael.... loved it.

[@neuriceiamariamiranda6713]

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

[@russproctor9267]

Absolutely stunning mate

[@aslican859]

Beautifully done. Thank you !

[@orlandojosedomaszak9603]

Lovely bird, lovely artist!

[@OnlyASparrow]

Michael, this is stunning.

[@thedreamer2766]

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

[@farhadhossainakash]

Beautiful Bird Painting

[@joselozano7309]

Increible.Felicidades. Barcelona Spain

[@RudolfPopradi]

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

[@zyu8452]

love your BGM choice all the time

[@nabihafatima444]

oh my god, this is beautiful!!

[@JohnSmith-vw9rn]

Michael your art is awesome

[@sabakhan903]

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

[@susanfair5463]

Mesmerizing!