Watercolor Bird Painting Tutorial - Easy Chickadee

[@misslainieb.1557]

You nailed the tutorial 100%. No background noise, closed caption, pleasant voice, great info and last but not least, your amazing artwork! I hope there will be many more tutorials on the horizon.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

What a kind comment. I’m glad you liked the tutorial!

[@TraceyVanHalem]

You are so easy to follow and understand. Your videos are amazing and you’re painting are so beautiful. Thank you for helping me get started on painting with watercolours.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@craftykat]

I love chickadees; they eat right out of my hands. My watercolors arrived in the mail last night and I can't wait to try this. THank you for including your sketching as well as the painting; I love that as I need all the help I can get, lol.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Hope it goes great! 🙌

[@conniemesce4093]

He's an adorable little bird! ❤

[@thesketchylittlebird]

Emily, I just wanted to say thank you for showing the entire process from start to finish. Most watercolor tutorials I've seen already have the sketch done in advance, and while I understand why they do that, I really appreciate that you showed the sketching aspect as well. I've been struggling with bird feathers, and this was very helpful to see your initial markings laid down and then how you painted them.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I am so glad you found the tutorial useful and informative!

[@FabiansLab]

I like to use watercolor pencils to sketch my drawings first. They are a bit expensive, but if you are using them to sketch and / or add a little pigment to areas you want, then they will last a long long while. Just in case anyone was wondering ways to sketch without pencil marks underneath. 👌

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Great tip!

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Love how You show us about thinking how to think. Easy to follow for everyone, no matter Your beginner or intermediate…

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed!

[@barryedgington6812]

What a cute little chickadee!❤. Helene

[@donnagadde5152]

Thank you for your Chickadee Tutorial Emily! I very much appreciate how you take the time to mention the colours used and tips about getting the proportions right for your sketch. I am sure that this will help a lot of artists.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@judyvla]

Lovely tutorial and result. Thanks for your calm and patient approach!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@lynnhuenemann3492]

Thank you for your real time video. I especially liked how to DRAW the bird, since that is a weakness of mine.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sayusayme7729]

Love birds too, thank you. Beautiful tutorials 💜

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@danielfisher9344]

He looks great! I think it was a good choice darkening the eye. I like all four of your songbirds.

[@RogerEhinger-tg1hv]

I'm generally not one to be painting birds but I enjoyed watching your demonstration. I also prefer to do a lot of my own mixing of greys and other shades.

[@renatecormick7399]

I’ve just found your bird paintings quite by accident. I love to paint birds and need to practice some more, these videos are just the thing to get me inspired. Simple yet beautiful. I look forward to seeing more.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Welcome and thanks for your comment!

[@luisacamaracamara4250]

PRECIOS DIBUJOS, GRACIAS❤❤

[@the.messy.cookie]

Oh my gosh Emily thank you so much for this! I sketched with light gray watercolor and it was so helpful... I am so impressed with what I was able to make with your instruction! Thank you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

That’s so great! Glad you tried it!

[@LindaTomanCreates]

I Just Found you and am in Awe. Love the Chickadee So sweet. Thank you for sharing these Tutorials.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much, Linda!

[@tisaloewen7051]

lovely Carolina chickadee- just say some today and decided to paint and this really helps

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for painting along!

[@saestepp]

Emily thank you so much for being such a great teacher!! I had so much fun painting my first watercolor!!! You really have inspired me 😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Oh that’s great to hear! Your first watercolor!? Yay!

[@lorilaux6330]

So glad I found your channel. You have inspired me and taught me to be patient! Thanks.

[@annetteatkins7164]

Chickadees always strike me as the friendliest of birds. You’ve really captured their character in this painting. Just adorable, Emily.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I totally agree! They're just so "chipper"!

[@cnoone6951]

your such a talented artist

[@WeJustRetired]

Very well done. You're very talented.👍🙂

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@zuekeeper]

So beautiful. You are so talented. I love watching you paint. Thanks!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you, Zue!

[@CosetteFelix]

This was magnificent. Such great direction, resulting in a gorgeous little bird. Thank you so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome

[@RickJBerubeArtStudio]

Hi Emily! I am a long time subscriber of yours. I have watched you over the years to get inspiration and also to learn how to paint in watercolors. You are a wonderful and fully talented watercolorist. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It's my pleasure! Thanks for your lovely comment, Rick!

[@billcorwin3316]

Qa

[@bagpipes978]

Love your awesome step-by-step teaching style! Extremely informative and helpful. Thank you so much. I love birds and want to learn how to paint them. You have given me the courage to try. Thanks again!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryannperkins6000]

Loved your songbirds and the details

[@1fredricka]

happy to have found your channel. lovely painting of chickadee. Nice directions and even calming voice. Thankyou

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

What a kind comment. Thank you!

[@josieraimondi6763]

I wish I had the control over my paints as much as you do! Great job!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you!

[@this_handle_is_taken201]

thank you very much for such a nice tutorial! I have chickadees nesting in a box in my yard right now!

[@Mandarartcraft]

Beautiful painting bird👌👌👌👌👌

[@wendi4418]

wonderful lesson,you make it look so easy!I will be watching more of your vidios.Thank you!

[@neetsrb]

Thank you! It was great to watch your subtle blending, such a light touch but such real impact to the total painting! Looking forward to trying this.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

🙌🙌🙌

[@louiseostman1082]

I love your birds♥️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you Louise!

[@carolforgues2519]

He is so cute. You make it look fun and easy. I’ve done a few birds. But I’m going to remember your tips on the next one. Especially never knowing what to do on the background. ❤️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Have fun! Thanks for your comment!

[@scotyfilms]

WOW! SO Talented. You make it looks so easy.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@lekhanag]

Beautiful ! Love your step by step instructions..💕 Thanks. Will definitely try and paint it..

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I hope it turns out awesome! :)

[@nancyblack1042]

Beautiful…I really enjoyed watching!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robinvandervleuten427]

Love this activity! Did my first one and learned where I need to improve so working on my good copy now. Love this series and your painting style and tutorials.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for the comment! Keep at it! 🙌

[@justalauren9750]

Thank you for your tutorials! They are beautiful

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@katerinadraw8946]

Video tutorials on this channel are short, clear and concise, ideas are interesting and practical. All this is shown in a short but clear video. This is a great channel!!! What a talented teacher, how clear and accessible he explained everything! Many thanks to the author!!! love, health, well-being and prosperity to the channel!!!😘😘😘

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

What a kind comment! Thank you!

[@jaruwangehrig3092]

You are absolutely a very talented artist and excellent teacher,l love you talk through the whole process it makes me aware of things I might overlook,thank you 😍

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for your generous comment!

[@sassahuolman6561]

Love this, it was my first bird "painting"

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

🙌

[@irmacruz7771]

Lovely! Thank you

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you like it!

[@hediewiebe2128]

Thank you very much for sharing your gifts and abilities and giving me hope in developing my own water colour skills. God bless you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate your comment!

[@turteltaube2277]

Thank you Emily, that is wonderful, ?CAN YOU DRAW An AUSTRALIAN Zebra FINCH? They look so sweet. Especially the male who is more colourful.

[@sunshinegirl8214]

That was great. Thx so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brennerfineart]

The lighntess of the colour really supports this feather weight creatures - I think they might end up beingt too "heavy" optically using oils.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Ooh interesting observation! I agree but of course, I’m somewhat partial...

[@brennerfineart]

@@EmilyOlsonArt Me too ;-) I usually use oils exclusively...but I think I should reconsider ;-)

[@igualdadeintegracion]

I love your work! All your paints are so beautiful! I have seen all! 💙 Bendiciones 🌻

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you very much! :)

[@yunzers]

Really great thanks!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You're welcome!

[@cajunscout6331]

Very nice Bird.

[@LouiseJ48896]

I absolutely love this tutorial! I’ve painted for only a month but I felt that I wanted to learn something different than just landscapes and this is perfect! I would love a “learn to paint birds” series that starts really simple and slowly gets more and more detailed😊 I now you have a lot of fabulous bird tutorials already but a bit more structured and class like. “This week practice on these birds and this and that” I love your videos 😊😍

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Great feedback! Thank you!

[@Pottedlady]

You do beautiful work, I’m just a beginner and I am trying to learn, I love your work😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ginettegingras7081]

Very pretty chickadee! TFS !

[@jasminep8077]

I tried it and it came out really cute, thank you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm so glad!

[@fog1238]

Just did this tutorial tonight as my last entry for #Washtober2020. The prompt was "status" and I chose this because of how it made me feel. I look forward to doing more of your tutorials. Thank you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

This made me so happy! 🤗

[@sdc9572]

Really nice. Thank you

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Welcome 😊

[@nangustafson8110]

Great series.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you!

[@nevadayoung6365]

Wow!!😍

[@josygiani3022]

Beautiful 🤩

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks 🤗

[@pamelaarcos1594]

Very beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@claudiswelt.]

The bird is soo cute! : )

[@minj814]

I've just discovered your channel. Love your paintings, especially the birds! Could you please consider doing one or a couple on owls? Thank you, hope to see many more videos!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Welcome! I’d love to paint an owl! I’ll have to add that to my list. :-)

[@luisacamaracamara4250]

EXCEPCIONAL DIBIJO. ,INTENTARÉ HACERLO AVER KEMESALE GRACIAS

[@christinedockler2198]

He or she is my favorite of this series. Thank you so much, its getting alittle boring at home and this helps!I'm out of watercolor paper🤨when I get it this is what I will try to paint.Could you possibly do a tutorial on mixing watercolor paints together,I never know what colors to mix.Thanks for keeping us with sane!❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you, Christine! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos! And great suggestion on color mixing!

[@dianamajchrzak5855]

🥰

[@eileenanglace9024]

Just found this channel by happen-chance. So glad I did. Just learning watercolor in my old age and am falling in love with it. Lovely painting, clear instructions. You are wonderful teacher. Thank you. Looking forward to trying this.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Eileen, welcome! And thanks so much for your kind comment! I’m so glad you’re joining me in this wonderful medium.

[@duarteshelia]

Love this I wanna start these birds soon.

[@adrimondta]

wow i wanna learn from you!!! yes more birds please :)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Ok! 👍

[@saraharris2699]

Thanks

[@juliebergacker5680]

Yay 😁👏👍💕

[@cassiehoogendoorn9664]

You are so good!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you!

[@MerakiPainter]

Awwww so cute!

[@elliestell2696]

Loved it thank you!!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@SheriSoltes]

Yay. I think I like mine enough to give to my neighbors for a HNY card. Thank you. I painted one w/ a dif YT'r before. Yours came out much better. I think b/c of the care you took in teaching us the sketch. Thank you, Emily. You inspired me to subscribe.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

That's so great! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@annemiekebelgraver7400]

Wonderful, I’ve subscribed to your channel! 😀

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you! 💕

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Really nice!! Thank you 😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@peevesthepoltergeist2070]

❤

[@kidneycarecoaching3766]

Very nice

[@Bombarber]

Very good.

[@tomaszrodak]

Cute

[@maytedona1223]

Hola desde Madrid (España), me encantan tus vídeos y sobre todo tus trabajos; también agradezco mucho lo detallado que nos das, los productos utilizados en los trabajos, para mi es muy importante. Solo quería hacer una propuesta u observación... podría ser que tuviésemos la opción de que los subtítulos fuesen en español? Mil gracias y Salud.

[@omkasabe9021]

I have painted a chickadee

[@barbarahill6365]

Why don’t you use a watercolor pencil for the outline?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You totally could!

[@lauradenunzio304]

Could you possibly do a humminggbird

[@kathiegettinger8374]

Do you erase your sketch lines? The chickadee is so cute! We have lots of them around our home - they are so entertaining 😉

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Sometimes I do erase them, yes. Chickadees are my favorite backyard birds! :)

[@laysviturinodefreitas1553]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. So some unknown reason I'm not managing to download the reference picture. Is there another way to get access to this picture?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Here's the Pixabay link! pixabay.com/photos/willow-tit-poecile-montanus-bird-4814265/

[@sanjeewanisolanga1524]

Hello Love this painting!! Really easy to follow. Can you do ducklings and few different types of finches?

[@lindawilliams747]

I have trouble making eyes look just right, as you did with his gaze. The whole personality of any animal is reflected in their eyes: the light, the angle of the look, etc... Do you have any advice?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I think it just comes down to really studying your reference and noting both the eye shape and the location of the highlight within the eye, and then very careful drawing with the paint. :-)

[@lindawilliams747]

I agree. However, until l master brush strokes, my approach henceforth shall be to do the eyes of a subject first, then continue on stress-free. I appreciated this relaxing tutorial. Very generous.

[@larryglatt2548]

Just found you & am thankful, well done

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@twobrownbears]

Hummingbirds please!

[@beans6374]

How about a hummingbird!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

That’s on my list! :-)

[@juliejiang6612]

I drew the chickadee you painted but I didn’t color it.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Makes a lovely drawing, too! :)

[@lindamcneely]

could not download your reference picture

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Hi Linda! I double checked the link and it looks like it’s working ok. :-)

[@christined4842]

So this is way harder than it looks

[@nameissturdy1390]

You’re half way done and I’d still be erasing my sketch over and over.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

😆 I've had to learn to paint fast with two small kiddos running around!