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In this oil painting tutorial I’ll show you how to paint a bird. I've never painted a bird up-close, so this was a really interesting tutorial for me. You'll see what oil colours and paintbrushes I use to add feather details to a bird, and how I use my oil painting technique to make the bird look photorealistic.
I’m a professional landscape artist with over 20 years of experience in oil painting. My KZbin Channel is dedicated to helping people learn how to paint in oils. I really believe that everyone can learn how to paint!
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[@TheBellaGreg]

Michael, your ‘blocked in’ is most people’s finished painting...then you take it to a whole new level...magic.

[@robertkennedy3817]

Yet me too I've got one just like this too. I might get some of those fine detail brushes for finishing off

[@goatman8692]

Wow! Anymore detail and it'll fly away!! Well done chap!

[@marlenereimchen9141]

That little bird came to life right in front of my eyes. So beautiful!!

[@newtonslore]

Whoa, that's William T. Cooper attention to detail right off the bat. Michael, that's the highest praise I can give.

[@dennism5565]

who needs a camera with this incredible artist's abilities? Magnificent.

[@MeridaRoux]

Боже, это божественно!! Не описать словами, это невероятный талант. Вот это искусство, вот это я понимаю, а не современная чепуха. Снимаю шляпу перед Вами.

[@thondupandrugtsang]

Absolutey blown away by the realism. Even the branch the bird is sitting on made me stare at for quite a while. Wonderful.

[@abcshon8250]

When the painter is lying.. It's not a painting.. It's an actual bird.. Wow! Seriously.. the painting is gorgeous.. almost looks you've placed an actual lil birdie out there.. hats off ❤️🙌

[@scrappus77]

Definitely the best work/teaching I've seen on YT. That bird looks so real, it's just so amazing to me.

[@DavidGuyton]

Stunning work as usual, sir. You are a legend.

[@kevchilton908]

I'd have been so chuffed if I'd created the underpainting. And then you went and done that! Simply amazing!!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

This an amazing Robin painting Michael. As a bird artist (in watercolour though), I can fully appreciate the amount of time and effort something like this can take. Very clever work indeed! Paul 🧑‍🎨

[@rogeryoung3573]

Excellent as usual! The bird looks so natural and true to life - brilliant. Thanks Michael for posting.

[@edwill62]

WOW, such vivid detail.....absolutely amazing to watch you work.....

[@button1ify]

How wonderful your bird is! It' very realistic!

[@praveenshankar1251]

ग्रेट पेंटिंग माइकल 👍

[@user-dr5uo4hd7f]

Magically! Michael James You are a magician!

[@peterjarmanartist5296]

Absolutely astounding Micheal I have never seen a better bird painting, you are the man.

[@carolschultz1058]

Wow, you simply amaze me at how you can get such realism. Bravo!

[@franciscaviani786]

Michael, great work once again.you are unbelievable.top shelf Fran

[@farhadhossainakash]

Beautiful Bird Painting

[@JackieInMn]

It’s so engaging watching your bird come to life. Thank you for sharing. Love your art.

[@laurasaranci1683]

Thank you for sharing! I love the birds and i love your painting!

[@alangeorgebarstow]

As an ornithologist (as well as artist) I was checking your painting for anatomical detail and I could not fault it. It is right up there with the works of renowned bird artists, such as Chris Rose, Ian Lewington, Lars Jonsson and even Charles Tunnicliffe. You could easily get a second job as a bird illustrator. Very well done, Michael.

[@arnoldhicks4847]

YES, YOU'VE NAILED IT AGAIN. MAGNIFICENT.

[@kathymcintire2401]

You have such a keen eye to see everything in its natural form and color to create magnificent pieces.

[@rochford1000]

Nothing less than I expected! Thank you Michael.

[@sammeredith459]

Your first painting of the Robin is fantatisic it's so beautiful . The robin was the very first sketch drawing i did when i was a child at school with no help or training in art class . My art teacher put my drawing into the art compition . I had no chance of winning due to the high quality standards in Art . I did won the Art compition in 1st place . I was truly lost for words. but now after watching your video this has made me think of doing an updated version in oil paint . I really enjoy watching you painting the classic Robin . Thank you for giving us the information on types of paints and brushes you use . Thank you it's really helpful

[@robertsandven3281]

That’s quite insane detailwork 😳😁

[@bizzybee6301]

Amazing!! I can't believe it's the first time. Wow!! PLEASE put this on a t-shirt or mug!! I would purchase this in a heartbeat!! ♥️

[@sbstone3888]

Still the King of detail! You are totally amazing.

[@annacanzano5141]

I tuoi dipinti sono meravigliosi,realistici...i tuoi alberi sembrano uscire dalla tela...colori appropriati,belle nuvole e fiumi bellissimi.mi piace tanto tanto questo little bird(pettirosso si chiama in italia) sembra che sia pronto per volare....mi piace la tua tecnica ,continua cosi'..Good bless you,ciao ciao e buon lavoro!!

[@cliffianson1283]

Never ceases to amaze! Fabulous painting.

[@trodd1sox]

even more realistic than the photo!

[@cindynicholson7935]

Unbelievable attention to detail! This is absolutely magnificent!

[@theskyspire]

This blows me away. Indistinguishable from the photo.. Magic!

[@muneezaobaid9747]

Omg!!!!!!!! Looks so real. You are amazing

[@amys4636]

Wow wow wow 👍

[@beaker_squeaker1472]

I would watch the entire slowed version of this, no need to speed it up. Thanks for your instruction, and time you take to teach others! It is greatly appreciated!

[@christopherforman8908]

LOVE that one!

[@judykilger4950]

Wow! Lovely!

[@doloresmarusarz1685]

All your videos have been a great pleasure to watch, sometimes again and again. They have inspired me to pick up my brushes and paints again after an absence of about five years (too many pressing family matters). My paintings were always very detailed too, yet I was discouraged from painting "tight" as it was called, by other artists. I did not listen to them, though. I'm sorry to say that I will be missing many of your future demos because today I am moving away to the woods in a very rustic part of Wisconsin, USA, across the road from a huge wildlife preserve. There is no coverage, at least for now, so no internet, no cable, no cell service. The trees, the waters, and the animals will provide lots of inspiration and peace of mind. Thanks for being a KZbin "friend".

[@theplowmans1989]

You’ve taken me to look deeper into my paintings. Your direct simple approach to painting teaches me to change my approach. You’re kind of like my lightbulb. I’m just starting to add more depth and detail and am enjoying the journey. I’ve quite a ways to go but then I’m hungry. Thank you

[@alishah7702]

OMG. never seen before like that kind of detail. sir, you are a paint magician.

[@richpowers9728]

This is beautiful work. I often sit in my backyard and watch my goldfinches and want to paint them. You have inspired me. THank you!

[@vikas_joshi_Pune]

Michael..you never cease to amaze !

[@VanessaTomada]

Amazing! I'd love to see more birds and animals by you! They are just as amazing as your landacapes

[@RudolfPopradi]

Beside being an amazing artist you are also a wonderful teacher with great humor and wonderful relaxing speaking voice.

[@intergalacticdial4967]

The way you pay attention to detail is touching, Master.

[@ElifceVlog]

OMG, I thought it was a real bird, its great, I bow respectfully 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-tl7ne6gp2h]

A wonderful feeling I have made me hope to come back again to paint after years of having to leave art

[@javierazepeda9612]

Beautiful!! You inspire me!! Thank you 💕

[@agradoville]

Absolutely painstakingly incredible!! Such a joy to watch you paint. I hope to have the time to devote to art again and when i do, I will definitely be joining your school.

[@scotyfilms]

Wow wow and wow!!! Beautiful!

[@ivonlopez9999]

This is so realistic that it looks like a photograph! Wow!

[@jamesvinicius1012]

Man, you are simply wonderful.

[@user-qg4gc8wp7b]

Молодец!!! Восхищаюсь Вашими работами!!!

[@ericweikel6045]

Awesome Michael!!

[@donaldachisholm3771]

Oh my god that’s incredible. 👏

[@janealder4877]

Well, what can I say, that is just amazing!

[@Rogerswildlifetaxidermy]

Absolutely amazing!! Love your paintings

[@alizaidi8049]

Michael your painting is magnificent 👉👍

[@user-jn8br7zv1h]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👉

[@johnch14v66]

For your 1st time painting up close, you did an amazing work.

[@polishedspree]

WOW! It looks more realistic than any painting I’ve ever seen!

[@sduncanfoto]

Bravo! You are continuing the chain of knowledge

[@howtopaintwithacrylics2730]

Love watching your work, fabulous.

[@nancylevesque1676]

Beautiful, such talent and patience.

[@zimberticagames5291]

Your block in looks better than my finished works... something to work on~

[@asharma2540]

So beautiful Michael...awesome

[@conham4493]

Gorgeous painting. Thank you for sharing your technique for creating this photorealistic subject matter. I love birds. Being an enrolled student in your online school, you've opened yet another door for future subject matter. I highly recommend the school to anyone who wants to learn how to paint or hone their skills.

[@trickytiger7800]

Super. I like it when painters paint and draw in detail. This makes the image more vivid. You can see the important color, shadow and light plays. A dream for the eye and your own romantic well-being. 👍

[@randaouahabialami6356]

I love your technique. Amazing bird

[@archiemoquia6999]

Wow ! That's a realistic painting!

[@dinoilcagnolino3213]

WOW. Picture perfect.

[@mysimplyart1755]

Wow I’m impressed!

[@MajorSinnerRecords]

Just WOW.. That is just amazing.

[@alkachitnis7415]

It’s like a mirror!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏marvellous and beautiful and very elegant. Classic 👏👏👏fantastic teaching quality. Am also an artist andI have tried a series of birds with only 0 number brush as an experiment and it has given me fantastic results. Now, I will follow you . Thanks teacher for sharing your beautiful art. 🙏🙏🙏🙏from India with respect

[@maryjanejones6858]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@richardrossiter5955]

Outstanding!!!

[@aderrrt]

A stunning artist.

[@celestecoc711]

Precious! Thank you so much for your tutorials 🙏

[@dinoilcagnolino3213]

Beautiful work. Excellent details. Almost like a picture.

[@ravendidi3304]

respect for your patience the artist and thank you.

[@OnlyASparrow]

Michael, this is stunning.

[@ARTbyKDR]

absolutely wonderful!!

[@elim7026]

It already looked pretty good with the first layer! very impressive!!

[@JohnSmith-vw9rn]

Michael your art is awesome

[@user-km2mj4jc8z]

Вы Волшебник ! Браво !!!

[@serenity4menow]

Excellent! Totally gorgeous!!!

[@riascraftsandsewing4271]

AMAZING painting!! Could have been a live bird!!! You are so blessed!! God given talent!! 🎨👌👏

[@enriquemejia4802]

Hi sir good morning too. Very beautiful real eyes and shadow in bird realart photo ,,,amazing

[@susanfair5463]

Mesmerizing!

[@ihabjazi8897]

What a wonderful touches . Big HELLO from Kingdom of Jordan .

[@sonalmatte7980]

Speechless

[@orlandojosedomaszak9603]

Lovely bird, lovely artist!

[@jerrybryson4649]

Thank you...this really helps with my bird paintings. I’ll try the rigger brush and thinning my paint for those wonderful feathers. I’m starting my Christmas cardinal for this coming Christmas and I think this video will make a big difference in how I work the painting.

[@krishnabanerjee8069]

It's like real,such intricate detailing,simply great.Somuch of patience and deep observation required for such beautiful work.

[@RameyRocks]

If I had $1000000 I would give it to be able to paint like this!!! Amazing!!!

[@neuriceiamariamiranda6713]

So beautiful your painting, thanks for sharing, I love birds.

[@nabihafatima444]

oh my god, this is beautiful!!