Bird Watercolor Painting Tutorial

[@francoisederocher]

Adorable! Any bird you paint will make me happy.

[@barbbarnes469]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this with comments. I want to learn how to paint loose in watercolor and you've just answered a LOT of questions for me. What a CUTE PAINTING!!! THANK YOU again!😊❤

[@JBranchStudio]

I'm glad it helped. Happy Painting!

[@tericarter2886]

Goldfinches are coming in here --love the birds Thanks for the video to help me further enjoy them

[@JBranchStudio]

I'm so glad. I hope you try sketching them! My bird feeder is full of purple finches right now.

[@lovingmyselfwell4569]

A real standOUT! Love how your bird speaks during the video. 🐦

[@JBranchStudio]

She definitely comments on everything!

[@MrsTiffanyGrey]

What a pretty feeder you have! And cute visitors!! Thanks, Jennifer!

[@JC-ik4kr]

So soothing to watch!

[@JBranchStudio]

I'm so glad!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Beautifully done

[@sudhanair9382]

Awesome drawings of birds there is no words to tell how nice it is

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you!

[@debbiesanders2983]

Thanks for this great tutorial! Such a fun loose painting!

[@artieross9537]

Thank you for taking your valuable time and answering my question. I really appreciate it.

[@JBranchStudio]

I am so very glad you asked - I feel like I’m inspiring you to paint more!😄

[@mymartinez3830]

soooooooo pretty!!

[@trudi5050]

Thank you. Beautiful work. So inspiring

[@wendya5887]

So nice. I’d have to try this.

[@milenabdesign]

Lovely class! I'd love to see more birds, so yes, please!

[@JBranchStudio]

An adorable chickadee is coming this week and the other tufted titmouse in a few weeks! Have fun!

[@YourBookofMemories]

you are amazing! great picture!

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you!

[@MrVinodnagar]

So beautiful 😍

[@robinthrockmorton4291]

thanks for the tutorial. Just started painting 2 months ago and this was my first bird. turned out pretty well Now I'm gonna go and paint some more birds

[@JBranchStudio]

Wonderful!🎨

[@barbaraelliott7078]

Jennifer. Loved your sketch and your calm soothing voice.

[@JBranchStudio]

I'm glad. I hope it inspires you to sketch your backyard birds!

[@rmuller366]

Just found your channel, Jennifer from viewing this little guy on Pinterest. What a sweet little birdie. One of my favorite birds too. Thank you for showing us how doable this guy is with just a few colors. Something that I very much enjoyed about watching you paint this bird is your careful approach in building up the colors through the layers. I’m watching so many KZbin videos where artists are painting wet on wet, which is fine, but I feel like it forces me into a time constraint corner I’m not happy in, namely PAINT QUICK. I like to take my time and this video taught me that it is perfectly alright to do just that! So glad I found you. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you!

[@paintingalways]

Lovely

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

very nice

[@MrExprise]

Love this painting!! I'd love to see you paint an Ibis (aka 'Bin Chicken' in Australia).

[@JBranchStudio]

Oh, fun idea!

[@azzuparis]

Hi Jennifer, I really love this bird painting and I'd be great if you could film the other one as well. Thanks for this tutorial 😀

[@JBranchStudio]

I'll put it up in about 2 weeks. This week is a chickadee! :)

[@audreydewar1108]

Nicely done - just love painting birds

[@JBranchStudio]

They're so much fun to paint! Always something new!

[@JR-pf9in]

This is so lovely! I'm so glad I found this. I've been interested in watercolor for awhile (which is odd for me since I'm not very crafty, but I'm willing to try), and Xmas is the perfect time for me to experiment bc handmade gifts are my jam. My mother and grandmother collect bird knickknacks, and this would be the cutest gift for the both of them.

[@JBranchStudio]

I hope you’ve painted them. That would be a wonderful present! I’ll be sketching more bird feeder birds next year...

[@JR-pf9in]

@@JBranchStudio I will soon! I just yesterday played around with some landscapes to get familiar with how it works, and it didn't turn out too bad! I think watching so many vids before trying helped me be adequately prepared. I knew what to expect, and what to watch out for. It was exhilarating to do. Thank you so much for replying!

[@MCMarts]

This is truly lovely; watercolor birds are my favorite subject in my favorite medium. I have to work on more looseness, like yours.

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you, +Cristina Mazzoni . It's difficult to be loose, but it just captures the essence of a subject without the extras. Simple is always harder!

[@gailagilliland3268]

Love this!! My favorite bird is a black capped chickadee and would really like to see you paint that. They are just so sweet.

[@JBranchStudio]

Wow! That’s what I just painted! It will be up in a week or two. 😄

[@gailagilliland3268]

Jennifer Branch how wonderful is that?!!! I will be on the lookout for your new video. And thank you muchly!

[@maryanharrell5642]

Jennifer, I really enjoyed your tutorial on the titmouse. I paint birds in watercolor and tufted titmouse is one of my favorites. I generally paint in more detail, but I love your loose sketch, and you have inspired me to try it. I also like the splatter background, so much easier than trying to paint foliage, etc. Love it! Thanks so much, and Happy New Year!

[@JBranchStudio]

I love trying to integrate birds with their background, especially with dappled light and shadow. Here's one of my favorites I've done (I kept it!): jenniferbranch.com/j/Paintings/Great-Blue-Heron-painting.html However, splatter or a loose, barely there wash really shows off the birds. So many different choices in how to paint a subject! All part of the fun! Happy Painting!

[@olenaholub6018]

Gorgeous, thank you for the tutorial 🤗

[@danakolpin1289]

I would like to see you paint a two toned Canary for me. Every time I watch you paint I learn so much from you. I haven't started my watercolor painting yet. Dana

[@JBranchStudio]

Some time I’ll paint a portrait of my Senegal parrot!

[@LIDIAMARINAHUROVICH]

lovely!!!!! subscribed!!!!

[@JBranchStudio]

Wonderful! Let's paint!

[@marsharamsdell]

That was lovely, Jennifer, I really enjoyed it. I would love to learn how to paint a pheasant or a couple together. Thanks

[@chrissymcgirt4667]

I have a Quaker and a green cheek conure. It first I need to get better. I’ll check out your other site too. I would pay for lessons but live on a strict budget so I’ll follow ur free ones for now

[@JBranchStudio]

Just try sketching your birds and don't expect the sketches to be what you finally hang on your wall. You'll improve faster if you're sketching something you love. I don't charge for any lessons right now, so you're in luck. :) There's a ton of free info on paintingwatercolor.com .

[@angelart297]

this is so lovely could u also show us how u sketch the bird

[@jillo_world4978]

Yes please do another video painting the other bird!

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you!

[@pattirodriguez2249]

Hi Jennifer,beautiful! I have Dark eyed Junco birds in my bird feeders everyday now, they are beautiful! Would be wonderful to see you paint one. Thanks Patti

[@JBranchStudio]

Oh, I love Juncos. Mine will rarely come to my feeder, but they love being fed on my deck railing. I'd love to paint a junco and a few woodpeckers as well. So many potential paintings, so little time! :)

[@milodermick2981]

Was a Great watercolor to make, Thank you so much.

[@JBranchStudio]

I’m so glad you enjoyed painting it, Philippe!

[@animalloverankita7985]

So beautiful dear

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you!

[@fahthelazyacook8114]

So beautiful and soothing to see! Thank you for sharing this! Can you add a cardinal to the list?

[@JBranchStudio]

I love cardinals too. I painted one for a Christmas card a while ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWa4Z6R5jJWklac Hopefully that will inspire you until I get a chance to paint another! Happy Painting!

[@postalcanary]

Beautifully done. What about an Eastern Towhee? They r such busy birds. Always turning up leaves and a little bitchy too lol. The eastern towhee has a red eye. The bodies r black while and red. I did sketch out my little titmouse. New painter but long time bird watcher. My whole crazy family BIRD WATCHERS LOL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH US 👍☺️🦉

[@artieross9537]

Oh my gosh, this is beautiful!!!

[@postalcanary]

I love this tutorial! I painted this. Turned out pretty good. But don’t see how to post a pic? Anyway. Thank you for ur time in creating ur videos. They r so helpful to me.

[@JBranchStudio]

I’m so glad! I’m not sure how to post KZbin pics either. If anyone knows, it would make discussion so much more fun and useful. For now, just tag me on Instagram @jbranchstudio.

[@karengustin2404]

Please do a junco...another favorite winter bird.😊

[@JBranchStudio]

Oh, I love juncos! A little harder to get photos of, but I will try. Thanks!

[@WesternBulldogs2009]

Hello, I absolutely love this. Please can you paint a yellow lovebird with an apricot pink face? I’m illustrating my own stories and I’m needing some inspiration for the paintings of the main character. Xxx

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it. I am a new subie from the island of Guam and watercolor is my favorite medium. 💞💫

[@JBranchStudio]

Thanks for subscribing, Kim Leon-Guerrero ! I hope this channel inspires you to paint even more! Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see. Happy Painting!

[@karenhoward303]

Lovely. Hard to find you. Where did you go?

[@margoreilly9881]

Love this..I just wish I could see the sketch darker, so I could get a better start...

[@Dedaskitchen]

Would love to see a cardinal!

[@JBranchStudio]

There’s a Christmas card cardinal... I’m sure they’ll be another soon since I have a mother cardinal sitting on eggs next to my window!😄

[@TuxieTude]

I really love this. 🌸 🌿 🐦 What brushes are you using please?? 💟

[@JBranchStudio]

All my supplies are listed on my website. I’m using Isabey red sable rounds, #8 and #14.

[@TuxieTude]

Jennifer Branch Thank you, Jennifer. Your birds are adorable. 🌸

[@chrissymcgirt4667]

i love the way you teach i was able to follow you easily my favorite bird IS the tufted titmouse. I mess up on the top of his head where the feathers stand up. But I will try again later. Do you paint parrots too?

[@JBranchStudio]

Another tufted titmouse fan! The tuft is the trickiest place to paint. Just a few light dry brush strokes, but it's difficult to not get too heavy. I have not painted a parrot in a very long time, but I do have a parrot. You can probably hear her in most videos' audio. She's a Senegal and clearly wants to be painted.

[@juliecunningham5435]

I’m in Oz, and I have parrots in my garden. Do you do parrots? I loved your video, very helpful. Thank you.

[@JBranchStudio]

I haven’t painted a parrot in years and I have a beautiful Senegal. I need to sketch her!

[@ethuynh5700]

Love it! Which paint did you use ?

[@JBranchStudio]

I use M. Graham watercolors. My paint list for this video is here: jenniferbranch.com/PaintingWatercolor/Art-Tutorials/Titmouse-Bird-Sketch-Tutorial.html Happy Painting!

[@kathyfrye3658]

Yes please do the other bird !

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you!

[@gingercat3508]

Hey I'm 11 and I'm interested in painting birds and this is a good tutorial. Anyway I'm also interested in pet birds so can you please tell me what bird you have.

[@JBranchStudio]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I have a Senegal Parrot.

[@MrsTiffanyGrey]

Jennifer, do you get any other cute creatures in your backyard? I'd love to learn how to paint a cute mammal- squirrel, chipmunk, etc! Thank you for taking requests! :)

[@JBranchStudio]

Oh, I love sketching squirrels and chipmunks! Wonderful!

[@ЗавханОрхон3]

thank u very much Баярлалааа

[@JBranchStudio]

You are so very welcome! Happy Painting!

[@genevievegate2207]

Bravo J'aime beaucoup peindre les oiseaux Geneviève

[@JBranchStudio]

Merci, Geneviève Gâté ! J'aime beaucoup peindre les oiseaux aussi!

[@artieross9537]

I looking for a good watercolor journal. Can you please tell me the one you are using?

[@JBranchStudio]

Pentalic Aqua Journal, Artie Ross. All my materials are listed in the link: jenniferbranch.com/PaintingWatercolor/Art-Tutorials/Titmouse-Bird-Sketch-Tutorial.html Happy Painting!

[@money.penny1238]

What kind of bird is that?

[@JBranchStudio]

Tufted titmouse. They’re adorable!

[@simosimo7560]

Dear Jennifer, everytime I see your tutorials, I think I should buy that amazing Mr. Graham's watercolours. But poor my wallet!!!

[@JBranchStudio]

M. Graham makes fantastic paints and they are very good prices for artist quality paints. However, you can do great paints with any kind of paint. It’s just harder to paint well with lower pigment paints. It requires more washes, so more chance to get muddy. I recommend the little Cotman palette($12) to start, then replace the student paints one by one with artist grade as you run out of a color. That way you don’t have to get them all at once. You’ll be surprised at how much further the higher pigment paints go too. You really can paint with anything you have. Better equipment just makes it easier, like anything else. I always recommend stepping up slowly, as you paint more.

[@simosimo7560]

Jennifer Branch The problem is that in Italy you can't find Mr. Graham's watercolours. I must buy them online, in UK. If you buy at least 6 colors, you can have a discount. In Italy it's easyer to find winsor and Newton professional watercolours

[@simosimo7560]

Can you suggest me another brush? I can't find your beautiful escoda squirrel round brush. Or the isabey that you use here

[@JBranchStudio]

Simonetta Pettene , since I don't know what brands you have available and I also only test what I actually use, not all of them, I can tell you how to pick out a brush. For your basic workhorse brush, you want a sable or squirrel. Squirrel is looser and less precise than sable. Squirrel will also not last quite as long - but I get about 2 years out of a squirrel painting every day. You want a round brush around a size 12-14. The most important part is the tip. You want a full reservoir, where the water holding part bulges out a bit, then tapers to a very fine point. The finer the point, the better the brush. A fine point on a big reservoir brush means a lot more possibilities for varied brush strokes. I do not recommend Winsor and Newton brushes. They were fabulous 20 years ago, but aren't great now. I hope this helps!

[@JBranchStudio]

Oh, I forgot. Most art stores will let you try brushes with clean water. Definitely do that if you can!

[@karenhoward303]

Jennifer are you still making tutorials?

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you. I will be back, but busy homeschooling 2 boys now.

[@karenhoward303]

@@JBranchStudio aha. Thx for your reply.

[@JoyBradfordsisternchrist]

What to do if I can't draw a bird

[@hmikulas19]

Hi! Not sure if this comment will go through, but I would love to see a rooster painted!

[@JBranchStudio]

Will chickens work? I have chickens... However, if I see a really good rooster, I will definitely paint it!

[@BogdanLubura]

Y this has less than 10k likes???

[@JBranchStudio]

Thank you!

[@28006Madrid]

How about a robin?

[@JBranchStudio]

That would be great! Harder to photograph than bird feeder birds but I love sketching them. I just want good reference photos for you all. Thank you!

[@juliebergacker5680]

So, I have to learn how to draw ? Yikes😱

[@JBranchStudio]

Terrible, isn’t it!

[@firdouschoudhury6401]

Please speak less and concentrate on your art.