How to Paint a KINGFISHER 🧡💙

[@TheDevonArtist]

I teach my techniques on Patreon, where I have over 160, full length, video tutorials: patreon.com/TheDevonArtist If you would like to learn more about painting birds, here's a completely FREE tutorial here on KZbin: bit.ly/3UZQFuM

[@user-tg8wh7uz3j]

Spectacular. Thank you. Great to watch the details unfold as you paint. Voiceover helps tremendously. Great too, to see reference photo during the process.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Stephanie. 😊

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

I was just thinking about the KingFisher painting that you shared on one of your community posts. Therefore, I was looking it up, found this instead. I still believe, of all the renditions of that particular bird, I like your's the best. The colors are betrer and look more natural. I, myself, wouldn't attempt to paint one of those, instead, when I get around to it, I will paint our native Belted Kingfisher, the one I am familiar with and used to watch as a child, and young person. My family home has a creek behind it and a pond in front and beside of it, so we had lots of places to play and observe wildlife. Thank you, Paul for sharing your lovely art and skills with us.

[@TheDevonArtist]

I have seen photo of the Belted Kingfisher, a stunning bird. Enjoy painting it when you get the chance, maybe I might give it a go as well one day. 😉

[@user-hr3tx6uu9o]

So beautifully detailed. Love the many strokes on its feathers. Graphite paper ( I still call it carbon paper,) is a wonderful tool to use. Exquisite Paul!

[@TheDevonArtist]

LOL, yes, I remember carbon paper as well. 😉 These are such stunning birds. 🤗

[@carrollwilson5169]

Gorgeous painting, lovely bird. Great tutorial thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cynthialewis4633]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@TinusTegenlicht]

Lovely bird and great painting!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you, these are such stunning birds.

[@angeliamoore6973]

Gorgeous!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Angelia. 😊

[@moosekeeto]

One of my favorite birds, especially the belted kingfisher. Usually the first indication I have that one is around is the sound of the plop into the water.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's rue with the European Kingfisher as well, mind you, we normally hear a loud pitch single toned call as well. 🙂

[@tomowen1951]

That's superb, Paul. I've no idea how long it took to paint it, but the details are wonderful. Great painting.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Tom, it's hard to say but as a guess possibly 10 or so hours.

[@tassie2348]

As always, on point. Am planning a flannel flower watercolour for my dear friends birthday. I'll be taking on board some of your fine details Paul. Thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks Tassie have fun painting those elegant flannel flowers.

[@sanctityjohnson289]

This is a beautiful painting. Such beautiful, vibrant colors. Did you like the watercolors by Regina?

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi, yes it is Regina's watercolours, here is the link: www.reginaswatercolor.com/

[@75Butterflyangel]

Love it.. big times!! Such a one off.. again💙💙💙 Absolute brilliant watercolour realism... so lively like he pops off the paper. 👏🏻👌

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much, I loved painting this stunning bird, so amazing colours. X

[@justmejade1816]

Hi Paul, this is so beautiful and helpful ❤ you should do a parrot next 😁🦜

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much. I do have a video on here painting a Parrot if it helps, here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJyZdJtpf9SUfsU

[@justmejade1816]

Wow thank you very much 😊 you are so talented ❤ and helpful 😃

[@lindawakiyama1603]

Hello from Japan. Beautiful painting but very advanced, at least for me. Have you ever considered painting a parakeet? I think they’re called budgies in the UK? They are very colorful and maybe simpler for beginners like me? Thank you sir!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Linda, I haven't painted a parakeet, but that's a lovely idea! I have painted a parrot kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJyZdJtpf9SUfsU but I will certainly put it on my possibles list for you. 😀

[@lindawakiyama1603]

@@TheDevonArtist Thank you for considering my request I appreciate it!

[@tassie2348]

Paul, what tape do you use please? Can you post a link if possible. I've tried many, without success. Thanks!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Tassie, the one I use I purchased from Amazon, it's called Crafter's Companion, and it's a low tack tape. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07NDDZ962/

[@tassie2348]

​@TheDevonArtist Paul, thank you so much. You always reply and it is very much appreciated. I'm learning so much. ❤