Watercolor Bird Painting Tutorial - Step by Step How To Paint a Chickadee With Watercolours

Watercolor Bird Painting Tutorial - Step by Step How To Paint a Chickadee With Watercolours //
In this video I talk through the process of how I painted this sweet little songbird using various watercolor techniques, tips and tricks, and fun effects.
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[@haleybrown2836]

Excellent explanations.

[@colettebaker2842]

Thank you for explaining the process.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@gillianbc]

Really useful tutorial. Thank you, Emily. The music was a bit irritating, but your instruction is excellent. Please do more little birds.

[@cherigreen4471]

I just loved this! The Chickadee is one of my faves. Great job!

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

Just love

[@jeaninehinckel77]

Well done ! Love chickadee's. They're so cute.

[@jennifernewmanart]

I love watching bird tutorials , your work is gorgeous

[@scrappysinger]

Love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@elliedoldolata1170]

Amazing gal! I was glued to the video. Will watch again and draw my bird to do as she did. Fun to be able to stop the video and work. She i a great teacher! Fun tooo!

[@DaniellaMakingLearningArt]

This looks graceful.

[@lenaseger7945]

I love this chikada bird and finally I also started to use my old W&N set with waterpencil, so funny , why did´nt I use that set before. Thank you for the tutorial !

[@PepaGarabatta]

Que bonito!!! Very beautiful! So cute!

[@bradm2789]

This piece is so unpretentiously beautiful.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate that so much!

[@freeway_22]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[@christinebrown-cm6jy]

That was beautiful to watch.More please.

[@judywhitcomb9890]

Emily, that chickadee was just awesome!!!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks, Judy!

[@cindybtanner3974]

Beautiful painting. I love that you started the painting with the water brush.

[@deecozy]

Love this!!

[@GRM-ART]

Amazing!

[@mixedupmargie]

He is too cute! 😍

[@swarnikasharma8656]

I love this. Good job

[@marybraskett8774]

Beautifully done!❤

[@cassiehoogendoorn9664]

I’ve learned SO much from you, Emily! I just am so thankful that you share with me and you’ve given away such amazing booklets that have helped me immensely in the difficult task of mixing colors. You make it simple and act as if anyone can do this. It gives me confidence! Anyway, #1 fan here. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the very kind comment!

[@debbiericciardelli7874]

Beautiful!

[@sharonhealy1850]

This is so beautiful, love your style.

[@suziholton1712]

Beautiful painting young lady and I just can not believe there are seven dislikes … the world has gone mad … your painting and your explanation is great … love your work Emily

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Hey Emily! So glad I came across your channel! Thank you for your lovely video! Your painting is beautiful!😊

[@larry5488]

I don't think my chickadee ever looked so good! Nice! Thanks for the reference.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Hooray! So glad!

[@JavierRomero-ri6po]

You are a truly Master. Thanks. You do magic. Greetings from Chile.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so kind!

[@JavierRomero-ri6po]

@@EmilyOlsonArt I am an old man learning how to use watercolor. I feel a student again and it has been just fun. You have helped me with this. People like you sharing your knowledge is priceless. I am not kidding. Thanks again.

[@gaiasmommy]

I loved it. You make it seem so easy. I'm going to try it. Thank you for the tutorial!!

[@deno3689]

Just amazing.💕

[@jcplume]

WOW!

[@RickJBerubeArtStudio]

Fabulous watercolor painting of this chickadee! Such a great likeness! Love your splatter effect! I can't get that right no matter how hard I try. I guess I'l have to keep trying then lol! Thank you fro sharing your artwork with us Emily! 👏👍😀👏👏👏👏

[@therobinwhispererofthenorth]

Emily, that is just amazing and really really helpful, bird watercolours is an area I want to get into

[@paulamilroy4711]

Lovely

[@johnhughes3963]

Another awesome watercolor!!

[@Tonisfarm2024]

Super cute! Love this💖

[@cynthiakeith8760]

I thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial. I have seen several poorly painted chickadees lately so want to try to change the standard! It will take a while and practice but I love your effect! Thank you so much. I am looking forward to more of your tutorials.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

What a kind comment! Thank you, and I hope your chickadee turns out amazing!

[@craftykat]

This is so gorgeous! I love chickadees; they eat right out of my hand. I bought some Cotmon paints yesterday at Michaels and can't wait to try this!

[@SaharRazavi]

So cute, I love feeding birds 🌺🌺

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yay! Have fun!

[@craftykat]

@@EmilyOlsonArt Thank you; I have to work up the nerve, lol.

[@boohewitt5708]

This is a wonderful tutorial and so much easier to follow than others I've tried on KZbin. Thank you and PLEASE do many more!

[@elliedoldolata1170]

Agree!

[@pjlewisful]

I like that you kept the reference photo up in the corner...many of these types of videos don't do that. I also like that you pointed out that the paint spatter effect should have some thought and balance to it, not just hap-hazard like.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much for your kind feedback! I love getting constructive comments like these. 💕

[@quetzalliandario9808]

Of course i enjoyed it very much, it's a pleasure watch your paintings, i'll do it tomorrow!!!!

[@junemcdonald4195]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video, haven’t painted a bird in ages, you have inspired me to try again. 👍

[@stokrotkaw]

i like so much is nice

[@williamlangleflores425]

Excelente , bello Felicitaciones

[@mjrtla]

I absolutely loved your bird painting and learned a load of information! Great teaching! I cannot understand why anyone would give this tutorial a thumbs down because your watercoloring here rocks! Awesome work. I will definitely be following! Thanks so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so kind! Thank you for the generous comment.

[@eglantinacabiatti3802]

Thanks from Argentina...🇦🇷...!!

[@aananlin]

Love this video , it’s so cute!

[@redangrybird7564]

Yeah, I like birds 🐦

[@karenhoward303]

Beautiful.

[@wulfseig1864]

I love painting birds. This little Chickadee came out so cute. I'd like to see a Kestrel or an Eagle. I haven't played with my Cotman Watercolors in awhile. I'm going to dig them out and follow this tutorial. Will leave your link for this video on my Insta. TFS.

[@jg6936]

I enjoyed your color splatters at the end. The blue in the background is picked up in the blue on the bird. Very nice.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@ruthdallas6125]

Great tutorial. It combines some realism with a touch of whimsy.

[@soleilmanart]

so nice and beautiful painting

[@carolebourque9009]

I love your tutorials it’s fabulous thanks

[@nimitro]

Great technique, professional presentation, and last but not least, being a beautiful artist doesn't hurt either.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

That’s very kind. 😊

[@christinesnook6972]

Love ❤️

[@carolforgues2519]

I’m new to watercolors. This was very helpful. ❤️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelsilviaoliveira4255]

Cool

[@gehadsalah6575]

حلو اوووي😍😍🤩

[@efagnano]

God gave you a gift and your sharing it,how wonderful.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so kind

[@jmunk7877]

Wow! This tutorial was so fun to watch. You make it seem easy to follow. Okay, here I go.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You can do it!

[@yajennifer]

Can't put it into exact words, but watching this makes me so happy!

[@1fredricka]

Love this little Chickadee!! They are so cute! Thanks for the video!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@sharonc6721]

thank u . love it

[@carolyncarter4044]

Inspirational. thanks for great instructions

[@Saginaw72]

Such fine work Emily. Watching tutorials or demos like this are a real pleasure and very informative. I've subscribed and looking forward to browsing your previous posts and looking forward to future ones.

[@kindness81]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@admadmsuluboya4983]

l love this painting 💗🌺🥰

[@rachelm7542]

Thank you for sharing. it is really beautiful ! Wow ! 😊

[@tombryan720]

Great job!

[@joyp224]

Very nice

[@lindabeebe7065]

I so enjoyed this. It came out so very nice!

[@artifexmom3824]

Thanks for your nice tutorial ☺️💕👍🏻 God bless and please keep safe always 🙏🏻

[@lekhanag]

Beautiful painting…love the detailed explanation ! Thanks..

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@saramood8461]

Waaaaw I love it ...💖💞💕

[@mrsrimskie5493]

Really enjoyed watching you paint you make it look so easy, I love this picture it's so pretty!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you very much!

[@patriciawinn3869]

I love it

[@yukichan5304]

Great stuff!

[@michellej3288]

Subscribed and lovely tutorial! I am going to give this a try! Thank you :)

[@debbiepedranzan256]

This is so impressive. It makes me want to go buy watercolors. Tfs!

[@cindyseverson2917]

Just found your tutorials. I am looking forward to watching and doing them. Very nice work!! Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It’s my pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@wandaeades7274]

Awesome

[@phyllisbigelow3672]

You are a very talented artist and a born teacher. I would love to see more bird videos please, perhaps even along with some blossoms on a branch.....

[@rutylior1298]

beautiful. thanks

[@carolesmith924]

very beautiful, i love it thank you

[@ramya.illustrations]

So beautiful!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you!!

[@stephaniepettett9882]

Emily, I love your tutorials. I painted this birdie and I just love it. It’s fun to do paintings and be happy with them. I want to do some of my own paintings but I struggle getting them to turn out well.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm so glad you got a good result! Keep at it! :)

[@marybirder5663]

Yup, the struggle is real!

[@helengill5481]

I'm new here, was amazing to watch but would be good to watch normal speed, awesome painting though, will be following you from now on :)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks, Helen! I do have a whole playlist of real time tutorials. :-)

[@dianeborgwardt5882]

I LOVE your video & technique. I appreciate that you speed it up but it is still easy to follow. Thank you ~ I will be trying this soon.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@atomoscategui886]

Que linda artista eres y que hermosa pintas a mi tambien me gusta pintar

[@shymaagaber7400]

I really enjoy it, thanx ❤

[@claudiakzn8885]

This background was exactly what I was looking for, thank you 😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad I could help!

[@bill4886]

Love your painting

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lisaturner2871]

Chicadeedeedee!! Love it! @birdsofwestcobb 🥰

[@kambojartsirsa5463]

Wonderful job Dear

[@gajananrathod8048]

Very nice I love this painting.....

[@prolificwaysart2035]

wow amazing

[@sanjayjoshi2665]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@danpost4755]

Very cool. I will be watching this video several times! Well done, Emily!

[@jeangransky8417]

You've inspired me to give it a try. Love your style, great tutorial!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Have fun!