Line and Wash Black Capped Chickadee. Great for begginers in Wildlife painting

Another Cold Press paper experiment from the Hot Press paper fan.
One of my favorite little birds, the Black Capped Chickadee.
MATERIALS
PEN: Pigma Micron pen, 005 nib
PAPER: Arches 140lb, cold press, pure cotton rag paper. I normally use Hot Press paper so this is somewhat of a learning experience for me as well.
MY PALETTE:
Winsor newton- Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Red, Davy's Gray, Ultramarine, Sap Green.
DaVinci - Phthalo Blue, Quinachridone Fuchsia, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Deep.
BRUSH:
A Polar Flo 1/2 inch flat brush is my current favorite. The bristle were originally white but have become stained. I often use inexpensive brushes because several of my techniques are quite abusive. If the brush disappears from the screen, it is either being wiped off or rinsed.
Music: www.purple-plan...
Thank you for Watching!

[@howardsmith7261]

Thank you Peter, I have been watching you for a long time and love 💘 your work. You inspire me to have a go at painting.

[@kimayres7749]

3 of my favorites! Chickadees, watercolor, and watching the ease and confidence with which you paint! Beautiful! Thank you!

[@angelataylor2049]

Fantastic!! More birds please Peter, you are such an inspiration, because of you I'm now doing line and wash

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Angela Taylor . Thank you Angela. Very nice to hear that. More birds coming. :)

[@kyoatbites7865]

really enjoy watching a fearless painter at work

[@icequeen8531]

Fearless he is!

[@judithmoore8692]

Thanks 🎨 from ✨Bethlehem PA. I’m following all your tutorials. 🥰😻🎨👍

[@sachinnbeats]

It was so peaceful to watch it ... thank you Peter 😊🙏

[@sleepers123]

Thank you so much! This is the first actual nice painting I have done so far. I wish I could show you! Thank you ever so much, I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with how it turned out and what that has done for my soul. Thank you. Truly.

[@chefwannabe1]

Thank for the videos, Peter. I especially appreciate the artistic expression of the background. Received lots of compliments, thanks to you!

[@ramonalee1]

Thank you for your easy to follow paintings. I am doing some thank you cards and I did 2 of these little guys. Not as good as yours but I’m learning. I so appreciate it.

[@rdstobbart]

So confidently done, wish i could do this. Chickadees are my favorite 🎨🐦

[@isalawton6239]

Thank you for doing this little black capped Chickadee, they are my favorite too! The colors you used are perfect... Thanks.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Isa Lawton . Thank you Isa. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy painting birds. Peter

[@margoreilly9881]

As I have said a gazillion times...I love your style...and the fact that you have done this amazing painting with a flat brush, just amazes this beginner..thank you for sharing your talent

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are most welcome Margo. Thank you for watching :)

[@goilo888]

I can’t believe you did all that with a half inch brush, especially when you went into the eye. I would have broken out my small detail brushes for sure. Great job.

[@ahaartistcommunication1536]

Another great lesson, Peter. I did the bird completely free hand and it looks great. Thank you.

[@danpost4755]

Very nice! Beautiful painting and demonstration!

[@grandmabarby]

Amazing AGAIN! And now I can frame a chickadee to hang beside my hummingbird! LOVE your art and you are so easy to follow!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Barbara. Great to hear. I think it's time I did another bird demonstration :)

[@grandmabarby]

OH YES PLEASE!!!! I have three now framed and on display! My kids and grandchildren think I am talented.....I of course give YOU all the credit! I would LOVE to add another bird to my collection. I was wondering, why didn't you do a splash of color on the Wren painting in the background?

[@terrythomas790]

I really enjoy how nice a simple ink drawing and wash turns out! On this particular painting , I cant help but see the brown background looking like a bird, riding backwards on the chickadees back. lol

[@PeterSheelerart]

LOL. Thanks Terry. I see it now.

[@jcfromupstate1693]

I loved this video, as an aspiring watercolorist. Also, the chickadee is my favorite, as my (then young) children and I would feed them from our hands. They were cheeky little things. Thank you so much.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Joan. I've fed them by hand as well. They are bold.

[@elainestokes3579]

Your painting of the bird is wonderful and your backgrounds are fabulous they make the painting

[@laurabe3211]

Hi Peter! I enjoy your videos very much! It's amazing how you get the exact amount of detail for such small drawings! Thank you for sharing!

[@PeterSheelerart]

+mnem . Thank you! Most grateful. Peter

[@juliapace2845]

Beautiful. The music adds so much.

[@DracoDomesticus]

I never dared to paint a bird (just did landscapes). But now I have a cute chikadee of my own. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Great to hear Domesticus :)

[@pdjoju]

U r really a good teacher prayers from india

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you. Best wishes to you from Canada.

[@adamw2621]

Nice one Peter. Davy's Grey is a bold move indeed. I have never tried it because I think it has white in it, but you used it in such a way that was very transparent. Always a pleasure to watch you. Your confidence shows indeed.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Adam Wallen . Thanks Adam. I rarely use this pigment straight and when using it I usually mix it with each colour used. Just something I do sometimes.

[@Greybeard1357]

Wonderfully done!! Thank you! Really enjoyed watching.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Old Man . Good to hear, thanks. Peter

[@myasmindandbodymeditation2694]

👌🏼wow!!! And that lil bird eye! Perfect!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Great comment! Thank you :)

[@edhubble]

You make it look easy - but your sketching is very skilled.

[@petkaanitabielert1179]

What a lovely little bird! I can learn a lot from this.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Petka Anita Bielert . Glad to hear that Petka. Thanks, Peter

[@hafsa26]

One of your best art work! Thanks for sharing.

[@donnaweintraub8769]

Luv to learn to paint like that

[@katinka007]

Wow, that‘s my next project, thank you so much 🥰

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks! Hope you gave it a go.

[@septimus0009]

Thank you so much for all your great videos. I was always a little wary of watercolours. Nothing came out right. That was before I found your channel. You are truly an amazing artist and a great teacher. Please keep these videos coming. Would love to see more bird videos too!! Warmest regards, Sarika

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Always great to hear I've helped in some way. More birds to come :)

[@lekhanag]

This is so beautiful ! Love the derailing of your drawing..free hand too ! Do you happen to have traceable of your sketches ?

[@LisaSaffell]

New Fan! Enjoyed that immensely !

[@nomi7519]

your watercolour set is very simple I like it

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you. Great to hear :)

[@swanchristine850]

I learned a lot of things about water color，thank u Mr. Sheeler

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful. Peter :-)

[@maryalgar8779]

Your bird paintings are fantastic. You must have such a steady hand to be able to use that 1/2" flat brush for such small areas. Amazing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Mary. Actually, I'm quite shaky :)

[@michaelmoore8372]

Very beautiful,

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much! :)

[@lindadonnelly6443]

Thank you Peter. Another one to my collection. It's so relaxing to watch and then I paint. Love it !!

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Linda Donnelly . Thank you Linda. So nice to hear that. Peter

[@charunagarajan3824]

Brilliant!!

[@rohanrajput9108]

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[@pjd2709]

Another gorgeous painting Peter, just love your workmanship, awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@nm9412]

Love your talent and thank you for sharing it!

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching :)

[@angelalittlejohn2301]

This is so beautiful!!! 🤗❤🐦

[@AlineJoyGoodchild]

Thank you for sharing your art. Blessings to you and yours.

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are very welcome. Appreciate you're watching :)

[@neillinneball]

Absolutely stunning..what great technique.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated :)

[@AnniM88]

This is so cool... i can't even draw a bird. It never looks right :D Love your videos!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Just takes practice :)

[@bearbearjay]

Beautiful, you inspire me, love to watch you paint, so relaxing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Always nice to hear I've inspired :)

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you, practicing tomorrow. Beautiful.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Wonderful!

[@leni5927]

Thank you- wonderful, as usual. It's inspirational to watch you sketch.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+leni5927 . Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Peter

[@StreamofDreamsDesign]

Amazing watercolor work! 👍

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks so much! Greatly appreciated.

[@rebeccapage4411]

Really enjoyed seeing how you used fuschia for the sheen.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Rebecca Page . Thanks Rebecca. Very glad you enjoyed it :)

[@accordiona]

this is terrific! thanks very much! I wish you a Happy New Year!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank again Lorna :) Best wishes for 2017 to you as well

[@lillybellep8956]

so beautifully done!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Edie. So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@cathyinzer9997]

Thanks Peter! I look forward to your new videos!

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Cathy Inzer . Thanks so much Cathy. Glad you're watching :)

[@rajmfh]

Amazing

[@LynnsPookiBear]

Thank you for the amazing tutorial. I watched it, then painted along with you. Definitely going to follow!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Lynn. So glad you enjoy them.

[@annajordan9058]

love your paintings, please keep them coming! Thank you so much!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Anna. I will :)

[@meenatalpade5146]

Simply beautiful

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Meena!

[@rohanrajput9108]

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[@user-gw3xg3xn9e]

Спасибо большое за красоту, за чудесные уроки!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Задумчивые комментарии. Спасибо :)

[@monetcafe]

So lovely. Your drawing skills are awesome!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind words. Greatly appreciated. Peter :)

[@edhubble]

I’m sure I’m not the only one who’d love to see the reference pic... ?

[@lynettedouville8826]

Hello Peter. I just found you last Friday on KZbin and I can't stop watching your videos! I love them and love line & wash! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Can we try and paint your demo paintings? I'm asking because I know you sell them. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Hearing that makes this all worthwhile for me. Yes you can paint them. Feel free to post your completed work wherever you wish. Any credit or mention is always appreciated. :) Peter

[@LuisaMLara-no4tt]

So simple and so beautiful!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Luisa. Glad you enjoyed this. Peter

[@patriciabroens9792]

Muchas gracias por enseñar y compartir tus técnicas! Hermoso!

[@withnail98]

Love it. I have to try for myself. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Maggie. Hope you do... did ;)

[@rohanrajput9108]

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[@BonVoyageKitty]

Wonderful, as always!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you so much. Always nice to hear :)

[@1487marta]

So beautiful!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Martha.

[@rohanrajput9108]

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[@carolburkett7018]

Love it! Want to paint like you have. So interesting He

[@planb4212]

Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing. I 'listen with my eyes', try and learn ... by the way, a interesting brush. It seems in a special way very sharp for little lines. For me as a beginning it is very helpful to read your list of materials.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. That is what I like to hear :)

[@twinniewinnie7465]

Thank you for sharing your talent. This is the 4th piece that I've drawn/paint following your videos. I can't believe a complete newbie to drawing and watercolor like me can create such fun pieces. Thanks so much from your new virtual student!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Hearing that makes this all worthwhile for me :) Peter

[@JuliaKyi]

You're my favorite artist

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Julia. Very kind of you. Peter

[@PHCgirlgh]

очень красиво! интересно наблюдать за процессом 😍😵

[@damiapou]

a sinple masterpiece

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Damià Pou . Thank you very much Damià.

[@MB-ci2qf]

Beautiful ❤🌟

[@uzmaagha4203]

Beautiful ❤

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[@creativeplanetjanet]

@Peter Sheeler, my first time watching you. I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Glad you found me. Peter

[@mariasilviacarlssonpino5283]

Simplemente MARAVILLOSO!!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

¡Muchas gracias! :)

[@rohanrajput9108]

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[@parimalarora3562]

Beautiful!!

[@VikitossVik]

Thanks for this video! It was enough interesting for me!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much and you're very welcome :)

[@jaminamj295]

Très jolie. Très bon et beau travail, inspirant

[@PeterSheelerart]

Merci beaucoup. Toujours agréable d'entendre J'ai inspiré :)

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

Beautiful!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much! :)

[@caroldiem4938]

you are incredible. thanks so much for sharing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Carol. Very Kind. Peter:)

[@nigelmiles1597]

Wonderful and unique. I’m a Brit living in Canada that worked in the USA. Is there any chance you could paint a British Robin.

[@magdaliliasalinas]

Wow como siempre me encantoooo!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Muchas gracias Magda :)

[@riikkaliinaturkki]

Thank you, the bird is awesome 🐦😌

[@PeterSheelerart]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@riikkaliinaturkki]

@@PeterSheelerart It is so nice to watch your videos. 🎨🐀When I paint I get a bit exited. I assume it's got something to do with things that has happend recently in my life. If I'm sad, I get frustrated, then the coordination with the hand and mind stumbles... 😪 On the other hand - painting and drawing relieves stress. Maybe art gives a satisfaction that comes from doing with your hands... 🙂💛

[@rohanrajput9108]

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[@MrMoykanal]

Beautiful.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Peter

[@Noname-sj1oo]

Thanks very much for the lesson. It's really inspiring. I'll try

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Екатерина Васильева . Thank you very much. Glad you're going to try it. Peter

[@TeKn1qe]

beautifully simple

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Rich Dumont . Thank you Rich. Greatly appreciated :)

[@mjliu6439]

I did two of your tutorials and I love it! The results were amazing. Thank you

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. That is what I like to hear :)

[@aliakber2k10]

very relaxing... by the way its MAY and we all are waiting for the larger watercolor demo....

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Ali Akber . Lol. I Think I said May next year. It will be awhile yet. Sorry!

[@aliakber2k10]

Hahaha okay okay ... Thank You :)

[@sreihart]

Peter, I just subscribed a few days ago and really enjoy watching your videos, especially the birds and weathered buildings. Would it be possible for you to show your reference image so we can get a better understanding of your process as it relates to the reference? Thank you so much for sharing your work!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you so much. Very glad to have you as a new subscriber. I will usually include the reference if I use one. I've painted chickadees so many times I do not need one for this little guy.

[@chanartwood9616]

Nice

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks

[@merxmiller7469]

Thank you so much!

[@prahladsingh7156]

Excellent

[@linneakokinos9940]

I will definitely be giving this a go. Thank you, very well done!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. I hope you do give it a go!

[@tumstermom]

I can't wait to try this, I love birds. By the way, I would buy your works but there isn't anything for sale!

[@PeterSheelerart]

I should do more birds. I do have an item listed currently. Better check my link

[@pablomiezavarela8358]

Bellísimo.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Pablo Mieza Varela . Thanks as always Pablo. Greatly appreciated :)

[@lindacolgan6412]

Thank you for this video.

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching :)

[@natalyvaleroautogenevashop8453]

thanks for sinichka bird.

[@hovicky413]

Nice 😊

[@PeterSheelerart]

+ho vicky thank yo very much Vicky. Peter