Watercolor spring nest - step by step tutorial

In this video, I take you through the step by step process of painting a watercolor birds nest.
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[@123craftygal]

I loved watching this process. The background at the end literally lifted the nest up, it was amazing to watch!😀😀😀

[@annettenorman8173]

I love this! You make it look so easy! Fabulous!!

[@CayGjertson]

Such a fabulous call out to spring! I love your nod to nature and botanicals!

[@kaortega1120]

I recently found you on Instagram and now here - I am subscribed - So soothing to watch your art come to life! Gorgeous!

[@tammyradnai9886]

Oh wow, I really love this. And so perfect for Spring!❤️

[@Prone2Ponder]

Thank you for sharing this process. Absolutely beautiful!!

[@TN-xi8rb]

This was great! I did it and added the French saying at the bottom for “little by little the bird builds its nest”- petit a petit l’osieau fait son nid. This was my first time using masking fluid and a great one to learn on, but that little spout kept getting clogged! Maybe there’s a trick I’ll figure out next time. The piece is framed & looks lovely. Merci!

[@deborahrodney6562]

Oh my gosh, this is stunning. I love everything about it. The colors are perfect. I might tackle this one. That nest is a little intimidating though.

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Lovely! Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@cbodine100]

So beautiful! Thank you ❤

[@debbiestrotz6917]

Oh my gosh I love this so much!!! I HAVE to give it a go!

[@dmfitzpatrick7694]

I learned so much. Thank you.

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Oh my goodness...this is beautiful! Thank you for offering this lovely step by step process. I always appreciate when artists show us the sketching process. Your art is absolutely beautiful! I really enjoy your channel.

[@debbiebruce6920]

The nest turned out absolutely beautiful. What would we do without masking fluid…lol. I enjoyed this video so much.

[@ellaspainting9810]

👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@amydecker9028]

where can I find the reference photo?

[@kyledemartyn9068]

My paper is a rippled mess from so many wet layers...what am I doing wrong? It's Arches cold press 130

[@pannellra]

artist recommends a block of paper glued on all 4 sides to avoid that