Painting a Bird Collage in Watercolor || relaxing art, full process

Let's relax and paint some cute watercolor birds! I had a lot of fun with this one. No matter how you paint birds, they're going to end up...well, looking like birds. Round. Small. Perfect.
This past week has been a weird one, health-wise. I was struck down with a mysterious illness. Which sounds dramatic and exciting, like I'm about to gain superpowers, but it just involved severe cramping and bloating, and there's no sign of me turning green yet. So video-making and editing haven't been at the top of my list of priorities. I'm slowly getting back into the rhythm, though, so fingers crossed nothing else rears its head in the next few weeks.
Your support is so appreciated! Take care of yourself and your box of sheep, and I'll see you sometime, somewhere. ❤
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🎨 MATERIALS USED 🎨
- Arches Cold Press paper: 100% cotton/300gsm
- Winsor & Newton Watercolors
🎵 MUSIC USED 🎵
Piano Background Music NO COPYRIGHT - Free Calm Piano Music: • Piano Background Music...
Chillpeach - Mesmerize: • Video
Memories by Jonny Easton: • Sentimental Piano Musi...
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[@anitadavidson1266]

I am so very grateful to have found a space where the art is beautiful, and the artist has a deep understanding of what both watercolour and art in general can do for a heavy heart. Your voice is calming and innately kind. Couple this with your art and what you arrive at is a moment of serene pleasure in a world often determined to have us blowing about through the storm that can be life to many, myself included. I feel more relaxed than I have in months. Considering I am in the midst of a home move of several hundred miles, and will be doing this alone as I lost my best friend, Lily my cat to age. Not that I ever knew her age, as I rescued her as an adult in 2011. Lily was not a bird killer, and simply enjoyed watching them lazily whilst half asleep. Your painting reminded me of this, and that same lazy, relaxed feeling found me. Thank you and never apologise for a voice gifted as much as your artist heart. ❤️🖌👩🏻‍🎨🎨

[@esling77]

I appreciate your courage to share your Art. Ty for doing so. I have and hope to learn from you and I really like your humor.ty

[@pjpony1234]

Don't be afraid of making videos. They'll help you grow. ❤

[@boxesofsheep]

Thank you ❤ it's been a tough few weeks mental health wise, and I definitely needed to hear this

[@bronwenquick]

Haven't seen anything like this before, and it was so peaceful to watch. Your paintings are lovely. Keep up the good work!! And thank you for this. ❤❤

[@omybeach8743]

Artwork, voice, I'm hooked ❤

[@Matawi25]

❤ So so beautiful!!

[@patmuscarella8279]

Just found your channnel. How relaxing. Iam painting in watercolor an love your confidence with each stroke you lay down. I can learn from you. Please post more

[@tthomas184]

I think the paintings of the birds is really well done, realistic but not overly done. I do think they need some indication of sitting on branches and something to tie everything together in a composition. Just some background washes would help. Personally I'm not a fan of bleached white paper as a background, some people are, its subjective.

[@l.e.phillips]

I love how grumpy the one on the bottom looks. 😂 Nothing is better than tiny, poofy, adorable little birds with grumpy little faces. Also, I relate to feeling weird talking in videos. Your voice is really soothing though.

[@Stylvestre]

I loved your narrating, so refreshing and authentic! My 18mo danced to your music while I watched you paint these « so-cute-I-can’t-stand-it » birds! I love nuthatchs and especially the tufted titmouse, they can be so fluffy, so I was happy to see one being painted! Both are on my sketchbook waiting to be painted!

[@deewampler1004]

Such a beautiful relaxing way to start my day. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you paint these beautiful birds I try to watch at least one painting video each morning with my coffee, really, my Diet Coke. Lol anyway, I found this video and with a calm peaceful way to start my day. Thank you so much.

[@ceruleanblue7]

Beautiful painting

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Just fabulous

[@franzantube]

Un sueño cada video, gracias!!

[@marianneumann7682]

You sound lovely, don’t worry.

[@Linda-kh6rl]

Beautiful ❤

[@maggimarmion3836]

I loved listening to your soothing voice ❤ and seeing which colours you choose for your gorgeous paintings. - Thank you x

[@tanw1764]

I loved watching you paint your beautiful watercolour birds, thank you for sharing the process

[@Linda-kh6rl]

You or very good an relaxing i love you art work. You make it so easy to follow along with you❤❤

[@pamelacanler5338]

Beautiful. I love the music, your words, the pace and your beautiful painting. Thank you.

[@jessieadair]

As I watched, and listened, I could feel my body relax, which allowed me to know my own sadness. Through clouds, I observed every stroke of your deft hands, pretending they were mine, whilst my own feel leaden. I love what you paint, how you paint. Glad I found you. Thank you for sharing and for helping me find my way back to me, if only for a moment. You inspire me . . .

[@boxesofsheep]

Oh my gosh Jessie, that's SO wonderful to hear. And very overwhelming, frankly. I've been feeling lukewarm about my art lately (plus depression loves to kick me when I'm down) and this means so, so much. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts 💗

[@beedee4427]

Yes, I definitely found peace in watching this video. Job done ☺. I love how fresh and loose the birds are, with so many undertones. When I paint birds I tend to get caught in the minutia of feathers etc. Ur way is so much more impactful in my opinion. I think a limited palette definitely helps so I'll give that a go. Also, the voice-over was spot-on. Thanks so much for another fab video. All the best from Australia x

[@cristinalattuada5322]

You have a beautiful, sweet, relaxing voice. Thank you, the birds are lovely. I particularly like your blends and combinations of colour.

[@lawsdraws]

Beautiful painting and a very relaxing video to watch! Hope you're feeling better x

[@lynyeadon4719]

You have such an amazing talent, not just art, the way your voice projects softly is very soothing and memorizing. Birds are my favorite watercolour subject and i thank you for sharing and caring.

[@suegoodread6293]

So i have “played” with watercolours for years, the constant struggle with dilution but this video is inspiring me to stop and really focus on subtle tones. I love the subject and the voice over is lovely. So glad i stumbled over your channel today.

[@angelacaires8772]

Beautiful and inspiring, peaceful…thank you!

[@tammylanglois2602]

Beautiful birds. I live your subtle approach. Please domore talking videos

[@kellimartin4583]

So glad I found your channel! You are so talented and I just love the colors you use.

[@boxesofsheep]

*I'm* glad you like it so much, thank you! 😊

[@sallyjohnson1566]

mesmerizing!

[@pjpony1234]

Very nice. I wish I could paint birds. Mine always look like sloppy beach balls.😬

[@patvalenzuela5105]

What lovely little birds. I love your use of color of these birds.

[@Nangel2]

Such a lovely process to watch. I love nature motifs and I've just recently started using watercolors, so this was a perfect watch after work :)

[@boxesofsheep]

I'm glad to hear

[@jacquelynlecuyer210]

Just an all around wonderful experience. Thank you

[@Bearwithme560]

Wonderful. So much learned, yet with an economy of words. ❤

[@Doggymomma52]

Love your birds❤

[@DenaTollefson]

Your watercolor birds are wonderful, Kathy! Your voiceover went very well- and your birds do make me smile, especially your Black-capped Chickadee. I am hoping you will participate in the upcoming Flower Power Art Challenge I am hosting. You would be an excellent addition 😀

[@boxesofsheep]

Thank you so much Dena, that means the world! I checked out your video about the flower challenge, and I LOVE the idea. I'll see if I can squeeze my way in for June 30 😁

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

Very lovely 🤗💕

[@karimland3986]

❤

[@aqibtsaqib8415]

Amazing artwork, 🔥

[@boxesofsheep]

Thank you!! ❤

[@v.mishrasart43]

Excellent work😲👍

[@silviaesilvia]

🥰

[@doreenaitken5308]

Birds are fun to paint. Love the silver black velvet brushes. It’s a fantastic brush - is that a sz 12?

[@mar77779]

Beautiful video! What kind of palette are your paints in and brush are you using?

[@boxesofsheep]

Thank you!! It's a Meeden metal palette and the brush is a Silver Black Velvet (round)

[@GiuseppeAllettocontemporaryart]

I love this content! 🥰🥰🥰 I'm an italian contemporary artist I've just posted a Video about one of my Shocking Mixed Media Collage Artworks 🟥

[@vickimerritt2832]

What is that brush name, where did you get it, estimated cost?

[@TR-rz1xt]

Looks like a Silver Black Velvet, mid range priced, 'usual' sellers!