Scarlet Tanager | Acrylic Painting Process - Colour Mixing, Background, Bird Details.

Join me for some of my process in painting this vibrant Scarlet Tanager sitting amongst some bright green leaves lit by an evening summer sun. I'll talk about colour mixing, background details, and painting this colourful bird. It's going to be a long process that requires some patience and focus, with a bit of uncertainty about how to bring some of the elements to life. But in the end it's worth all that time and effort and I hope that this will be helpful! Enjoy!
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My Brushes:
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Music: •Epidemic Sound•
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Intro - 0:00
Drawing - 0:28
Colour Mixing Test - 2:27
Blocking In - 7:43
Leaf Details - 14:28
Scarlet Tanager - 34:58
Finished Painting - 52:56

[@explorasubir660]

Это чудо! Талант и неимоверное усердие - вот рецепт волшебства!

[@msclmorris-colley]

It looks so real! I enjoyed watching!

[@anitajulaniya1959]

I love nature and nature paintings. This session is extremely helpful to paint each leaf with vibrant shades. Thanks. Subscribed.

[@Mahbubaartandcraft]

You are the best artist of the universe 💞💖

[@sara2010M]

Majestic ❤

[@azalea1404]

Enjoyed this tutorial a lot. Thanks for not ruining your video and voice over with nousy background music. That very low, mellow music was perfect. The lower the better. The painting is so, so beautiful. The rim light on the leaves makes it almost poetic.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! Yes, I don't want to have music that would be distracting from what I'm showing, and just something to add a little bit of ambiance to the video. Appreciate the nice comments!

[@marygraham2155]

I have watched many videos but I think you teach so much detail. Awesome job !! Will be sticking with you . Thank You I am a beginner.

[@rachelkimball312]

You're a true artist. I would love to see more of these. Thanks for explaining the techniques of shadow and highlights as well. I learned a lot.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! Happy to share about shadows and highlights, as they can be such an important element in any painting. I'm working on more videos for this year - some longer like this, and some shorter ones, so stay tuned! Appreciate you watching!

[@anneashley5110]

Love your entire approach how you try things and give reasons why. Great sound quality. Hope we see alot more thank you.

[@anneashley5110]

I am lying flat with back prob at moment but so relaxing and logically explained that this is a joy to watch and will try these when better. Amazed at your explanations. Advised other members of family to try. Thanks again.

[@elviraberry2942]

I stayed with you from start to finish and what a journey! The painting is so true to life, I am in awe!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you for staying with me for the entire video! It is definitely a journey and I hope that sharing the whole process is helpful!

[@josepeka1189]

It looks amazing? You got everything right. 🏆🏆

[@shaungreen7879]

WOOOOOOOOW WHAT AN AWESOME VIDEO. YOU'RE TALENTED YOUNG MAN. AND PAINT AWESOME. TO PAINT IS ONE THING BUT TO RECORD AN VIDEO OVER GOOD COUPLE OF DAYS. AND DEMONSTRATE. DON'T LISTEN TO NEGATIVE PEOPLE.

[@lyndawright8716]

Such a Simple piece of Art yet so Magnificent!! LUV IT!! Thank you soo much it is a pleasure to watch you and a lovely voice. I feel soo relaxed!!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate that! I do love painting these simpler compositions, and with the right lighting, they can really come to life!

[@MsKC-re3mr]

Beautiful!

[@dovel1000]

That is just awesome.

[@ianm5249]

I just came across your channel recently Joseph and i really appreciate your generosity. I find your work to be of a very high standard. Reminds me very much of the late great Terry Isaac.

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome, I'm happy to share!! And thank you, that is incredibly kind of you to say. I've been a huge admirer of Terry's work for along time. I then had a chance to travel with a group of artists where him and I met, and we became good friends. He is certainly missed and I still look at his paintings for inspiration and continue to admire the amazing body of work he produced.

[@erica73730]

Absolutely gobsmacked by your talent and skill. Thank you for sharing, I usually don’t watch long tutorials. Sensational lighting won me over to watch 🤩🎨💚

[@erica73730]

Your voice over and music choice made the view even more pleasurable. Thank you and God bless you always. New sub from Australia🐨🇦🇺💙🎨👏🏼😍

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying that, as I try and make my videos as informative and as enjoyable to watch as I can. Especially the ones that need to be much longer, like this one. So I'm glad to hear it!

[@abhishektandon2784]

I have no words in my dictionary to speak about this gorgeous painting technique and particularly light and shade impact.with regards

[@belleperez-de-tagle240]

Tutorials usually don't get my full attention, but this one kept me from beginning to end. How beautifully done and what a pleasure to watch. Thank you, Joseph!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@chaitanyabharathi8306]

Just wow to watch.... Great festive to my eyes.....

[@marievaillant216]

I keep watching this video over and over and can't fathom ever being able to achieve your level of realism. The simple low calming background music and tone of your voice over makes this a perfect learning experience. Thank you for sharing your amazing technique and including what you are thinking and why you are making the choices you do with colours, forms etc.

[@darlenehansen6866]

Joseph, thank you again for telling us how long it took you to paint the leaves. Now I can judge about how long it will take me to paint this very beautiful painting. Thank you too for presenting this with all the information needed to get the colors right and the why’s. Have a blessed day ❤

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome! I'm happy to share the colour mixing info as well the time it takes, and why I made some of the decisions I did. Paintings like this can be quite the process to bring to life so I like to share as much as I can about it!

[@janetenold4803]

I am just beginning to paint. I was wondering if you ever provide a traceable to assist us novices. I love your work and have subscribed to your channel for future references.

[@teamchrisisrllyrllyhot]

This is absolutely stunning! You truly have a gift.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!!

[@jemreandeau3583]

What a pleasure it was to watch you bring this scene to life, the scarlet tanager is lovely. You are very gifted, ❤

[@rajeevhegde2733]

Thank you. I learn from you close up painting.

[@innocentgirl5656]

Thank you for this detailed video with colour mixing. I'm so happy, it will help a lot🥳

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome! I'm happy to share!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Your narrative is superb

[@Araspalani]

really great work, sorry I can't think of any better words, as I'm sure the word great is not the right word, thanks for sharing, I'm following you now

[@mulyadimartin8623]

Amazing.. Szyuupeeer

[@jimdoyel5044]

Beautiful painting. The light from the evening sun along with the red tanager give the painting a strong dynamic. Each leaf is done extremely well, and without the attention to detail on every leaf, it would not have done justice to this beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing your thought process regarding your color selections and the initial layout of the painting. Excellent!

[@sanjaybhopatrao2226]

Wow !! Superb !!!

[@mlstuart6332]

That's gorgeous, I appreciate the full length tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I'm happy to share a more full length tutorial for a very involved and detailed painting!

[@aliu5218]

It’s so great the background painting is included in this video. Love it!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!! I was happy to share this one, as it's such an important part of this piece!

[@juliafayeconner594]

It is a really beautiful painting. Thanks for the information on how to do it.

[@candymulcahy8760]

WOW!!! That is amazing and so realistic. We love full length tutorials

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I hope to make some more full length tutorials when I have a chance to!

[@lancelandon3032]

Hopefully we can get more views so we get these more often, enjoy the smooth texture style.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you! I'm wanting to do more! It was just very busy summer for me, so I didn't have as much time to make videos, but hopefully this winter I'll be able to do more.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Wow...that glaze of red was stunning 👌

[@artbyfaith]

I love your painting and how everything looks so realistic. Thank you for sharing.

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome! I'm happy to share, thank you!!

[@artbyfaith]

@@JosephKoensgen you’re very welcome 😊

[@retabates3799]

Fantastic job

[@marycollins6864]

I have loved watching this. I’m a beginner and I’ve learned a lot. Ty for sharing. I’ll be watching more videos. God bless

[@sandrapreciado5347]

I love your videos, your paintigs are beautiful. Thank you very much.🇲🇽

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! You're welcome, I'm happy to share!

[@JP-jy5zd]

Absolutely beautiful, I also learned a lot. Thank you

[@WATERCOLOURmadhavsanker]

WOW!! THAT IS AMAZING !!

[@deepams9696]

Amazing......

[@robinclark947]

Good stuff tiger wicked

[@camnguyen5398]

❤ amazing

[@harmusik2752]

Good ideas

[@mmajidi-lt6zu]

Very beautiful

[@anavaleriano8360]

Beautiful job

[@iswanidas2738]

Sir, you are great artist..l love to see this video and I learned many techniques from this video..thank u sir..🙏 I want to see more videos from u..😍🥰

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much! Yes, more videos are on the way!

[@poornimavijayagopalan5348]

Superb , Gorgeous .😊❤❤❤

[@indiea5588]

Amazingly beautiful painting 👏👏! Wish I could paint this well ! Please post more videos and tips on achieving some of the effects ! Thank you !

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that! Yes, I will be posting more videos in the future, so stay tuned!

[@Lupus200378]

Beautifull work. Thank You for the video

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you! And you're welcome, I'm happy to share!

[@katsiggy1]

I loved your painting of the scarlet Tanger. Hope you do more I did learn a lot. Thank you

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome! And thank you! Glad it was helpful. Yes, I will be doing more! And in time I hope to be able to show a wide range of things that I like to paint.

[@ronplaizier7043]

Excellent video Joseph. I like your approach in developing the contrasts between light and shadow.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you Ron! Appreciate that!

[@paramveersingh9455]

Thank you sir for sharing the details..

[@marcoantoniobetti]

Stupendous! Brilliant! Thanks for share us.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!! I'm happy to share!

[@parachute5274]

Great video, have learned so much. Thank you!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@bikerschannel3289]

Wao... ❤Best painting ❤❤

[@praneethanagisetti8032]

Such a beautiful bird looking so real wonderful

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!!

[@catherineharmer4824]

Wow, this is my first time seeing one of your videos and it was terrific. I’m a realist artist in training, taking a serious art program called Evolve. I paint nearly every day and I’m enjoying the journey. I watch a Lot of videos for inspiration and because I love to learn from accomplished masters. Having watched this video and thoroughly enjoyed it, I can now place you in that category of exceptional realist painters. I’m subscribing…so I can see what else you’ve been sharing! Thanks so much!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! That is incredibly kind of you to say. I'm really glad to hear that you've been enjoying the journey and I'm glad you've found my videos that you can add to everything you've been learning. I'm going to be working on more videos this year, so definitely stay tuned!

[@syrpentina]

Gorgeous 😍

[@celebratelife5364]

Mind blowing...it's so amazing.

[@tarunraval7202]

I saw this. Painting from start to end, very nice, I really appreciate for this,,,, you have given every. Point to make perfect

[@user-kf9mj1bb2e]

Your painting is amazing you deserve all the support ❤❤

[@claudetteleblanc5273]

That is just beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@retired3948]

Beautiful painting. I learned a lot just watching you work. I love painting and, as a rank amateur with no talent, but a passion to learn, you inspire me with your instructions to keep trying.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!! I'm glad that this was helpful, and that it has inspired you! Definitely keep going, and I'll be doing more videos that I hope will be helpful for future paintings.

[@oshritappelboimgiese7584]

Really beautiful and detailed. Amazing work Joseph 😊

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!!

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent explanations 😊

[@dougshomaker5655]

Hello Joseph, I am kind of new to your videos. I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed watching and listening to you. You bring a freshness and authenticity to KZbin painting videos that are quite rare. I have learned more from watching you and listening to you than I can express…, God bless, Doug

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much for this incredibly kind comment! I'm so glad to hear that you've learned from my videos and that you've enjoyed watching them. I hope to do many more where I can show the many different things I like paint, as well as my inspirational experiences in nature with these animals. Thank you for watching!

[@ltlove63]

BEAUTIFUL ❤INCREDIBLE 🌹

[@rainbowartstudio2389]

Amazing piece of artwork well done thaks for sharing

[@CandiceWA]

So fluffy and cute, gorgeous painting! Thank you share every step alone the way!

[@DMartinspracadaRepublica-zp7bb]

Meus parabéns adorei sua pintura.

[@amsalik]

beautiful.... thank you for sharing

[@aungkthant]

Thank you very much.

[@bryanpaul-lz9js]

Well presented, so beautiful

[@mohammedyaseen6603]

My entire heart ❤️ for u

[@lisalinehan6767]

Love, love, love this painting!!! ♥♥♥

[@victoriacamargo6225]

Ahi entendi un poco mas el proceso de pintar muchas gracias desde colombia

[@carolynmacaluso4957]

I really appreciated the discussion about having patience when there are so many pieces, and your struggle to get the right reds and vibrancy and how you worked through it. Many artists on KZbin make it look like they rarely struggle. I've just picked acrylics up after nearly 40 years, so of course I try something ridiculously difficult like dozens of lily leaves and a red lily, when I've never painted a flower before. Exercising patience and trying not to get bored or discouraged.Thanks!

[@JosephKoensgen]

You're welcome! I think it is important to share those aspects of art. It is very rare for me that a painting goes perfectly from start to finish - in fact some of them are complete drudgery and only in the last 10% have they come together as I keep working through it. With wildlife realism, or realism of any subject, it just takes time and patience and learning as much as we can, even when things sometimes don't work out. Appreciate you watching and I hope that your painting journey back into acrylics goes well!

[@whatsnillwhatsmail8254]

Amazing work. No doubt!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!!

[@kimphan4104]

You are fantastic

[@lisab7787]

Bravo! Thanks for sharing your talent! I am going to attempt to paint this on a smaller canvas.

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!! I hope your painting goes well!

[@karenhudgin8631]

Excellent video! Love the finished painting!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you so much!!!

[@desireeyoung2814]

So intricate and lovely! I really enjoyed watching your process. What a true gift you have! You helped me realize I use too much paint, and too few layers!

[@JosephKoensgen]

Thank you!! Glad that this was helpful! That is definitely something to experiment with and to try some more layers. As well as using the quick drying time to this advantage - adding layers one after another right away and having nice control over fine details.

[@SAsha-sr1ux]

Thanks for this amazing video! I tried this paining and got a lot of appreciation in my first art exhibition...all thanks to you!

[@JosephKoensgen]

That is amazing! I'm so glad to hear that your first art exhibition went well and that this video and painting was a part of that!! Thank you for sharing that with me and I hope for more successful are exhibits!

[@evelyneleizour6644]

Éblouissant de beauté !! Merci🌸🇫🇷

[@patriciapowell2208]

The bird is gorgeous!

[@javierdecastilla8836]

Síntesis : Para conseguir un excelente resultado...DEBES TENER PACIENCIA INFINITA 😅 Buen trabajo 👍

[@recreepy]

Truly amazed by your unique talents

[@Deborah4Antiques]

Oh my, you have me inthralled, thank you.

[@user-nx1vi3er9j]

Absolutely beautiful

[@anuhou4329]

Outstanding!!!! Love all the details

[@smritisingh9647]

You have given so many detail tips for making painting realistic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 excellent 🫶🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 you are very good teacher ,hope you get millions of views ❤🎉

[@anjalikumari443]

Very nice n so beautiful 🖼️❤️ thanks 👍 . Good morning 🌄 of all guys 💞☺️ .

[@Pikuspassion]

just awesome ❤

Une excellente réalisation 👌.Une très bonne continuation à vous.

[@ghaliabenhamida3355]

Wonderful 👏👏

[@marygifttambong849]

Wow 😍😍😍

[@MrSnipper805]

love it, thank you for posting it, you are much more patient than I am (and much more talented)