Painting a hummingbird in watercolor | painting demo

In this bird painting video, I show a detailed painting of a ruby-throated hummingbird. These little creatures are amazingly colorful and with their iridescent feathers they look like sparkling jewels. So sketching a hummingbird can only be an attempt at capturing their exceptional beauty.
I painted this bird with my (now disassembled) large watercolor palette with mostly very transparent colors. You can learn more about that palette here:
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[@juliemarkham116]

Watching you put in the layers was so helpful to me. I love watching you paint!

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you so much Julie!

[@mafepedraza8071]

SO BEAUTIFUL...THANKS

[@LindaSquier-h6u]

Very inspirational for this beginner! This is the first video that really shows how to add layers. Thank you so much ❤

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Thank you for sharing your techniques!

[@NatureSketchbook]

You're welcome!

[@margretmartin7572]

Beautiful humming bird! 💗

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you so much! 🌸

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

beautiful bird

[@carynmacdonald8537]

Beautiful!

[@philipdown3147]

Amazing details on this hummingbird Julia, enjoyable video as always which inspires others to try different subjects. You calmly explains how you're achieving the technique of mixing different watercolour paints, thanks greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy keep sharing your talents

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you as always Philip! 🌸

[@HuguettePerdrix]

Wonderful ! Thanks !

[@susanbeaumont9478]

A beautiful display of a beautiful bird showing how transparent watercolours can showcase iridescence! Thank you, Julia!

[@liianabanana6320]

Beautiful

[@Bpl541]

Beautiful❤

[@bwatcher1000]

This little bird just returned to my yard in Baltimore, Maryland. A very well timed video and so helpful since I planned on painting him soon. Thank you fore sharing your techniques and tips.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Oh that is so lovely, I hope you will see lots of hummingbirds! 😊

[@moma-b]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 🙂💖

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you! 🌸💚

[@Create_with_Priyanka]

Beautiful

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thanks!

[@kerrym5424]

Excellent painting!

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you!