Watercolour Painting Tutorial - How to paint a Robin Part 1 🎨

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[@michelles.5630]

I am an absolute beginner to watercolour. I have been drawing for years but never took a plunge into watercolours. I know you have many years of experience but to me watercolouring is mind boggling but after watching your video I feel a little more confident in water control. You are by far the best artist I have watched, I love the fact that you don't skip through, I prefer a much more lengthy video showing exactly how to control water and paint ratio, taking it slow. Please keep the great work you are doing, for people like me it's so much easier. I love wildlife too, and I mainly draw animals, sometimes buildings too. Love your channel.💗

[@TheDevonArtist]

Michelle, that is such a lovely thing to say, thank you very much for taking the time to both comment on my Robin video and also watching my videos here on KZbin. Please keep those brushes wet for me. Paul 🎨

[@flickaJay]

​@@TheDevonArtist Hi Paul, I just found your channel (and Vimeo site) this morning. I've been wanting some tutorials and I'll be trying yours out. Watercolor is new to me too and I just started two months ago. I still have some supplies coming. Also, like Michelle above I prefer wildlife over other things, except portraits. See you around (electronically 😊).

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@flickaJay Thank you very much, enjoy getting those brushes wet and working with those lovely details. Also, thank you for following my work as well, that's very kind of you. Paul 🎨

[@kimscales5150]

i just found your channel, and boy am i happy, i have been looking for good tutorials, and i love way you teach it makes sense, i have done watercolor off and on for a few years and had to stop because my husband was very sick , i am now getting back into it ,and i am very happy i found you,!!!!! i have also joined your patreon, i can't wait to start painting!!!! keep up the great videos

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Kim, thank you so much for coming along to my Patreon channel, you will receive a welcome message later today. www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 😃 As you may have noticed, we do have nearly 170 video tutorials there now, so you have plenty to choose from. I'm pleased you are getting back into your art, have fun with those brushes, and I look forward to seeing how you get on. The Robin video you have watched here on KZbin is my first one, let's just say the quality of my recordings on have somewhat improved over the many years I've been doing this. Paul 🎨

[@PARoth2011]

As a new wanna be watercolor painter I had learned so much by the time you were half way through the beak that I hit subscribe. I love your careful explanations, the attention to detail and how you take your time explaining the process, the colors, the brushes and how to accomplish each part of the bird. You have a gift for teaching, thank you for sharing with those of us who must learn at home. I really appreciate the beauty and techniques you shared.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Patrice, what a lovely thing to say, I'm positively blushing! 😳 I simply love to paint and try to share the things I've learned't over the past 40+ years of painting with others. It may after all help you avoid some of those mistakes I've made along the way. Keep painting and keep those brushes wet, Paul 🎨

[@christydaigle3585]

Thank you for this video. I have so much more confidence in my wildlife painting! I completed my robin over several days, piece by piece, tap by tap. 😊 And I'm eager to use the techniques you have shared. Thank you again.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Christy, thank you very much for painting my Robin. I would love to see it! If you head to my website devonartist.co.uk/ and email it to me from there, it would be lovely to take a look, plus, we may even add it to our member's gallery there as well. Paul 🎨

[@cmeblu75]

This is incredibly VALUABLE!!! I always say the best way to get people over on Patreon is to have a free full length tutorial. It allows us to see how you teach. I don’t mind saying that I’d absolutely devour every minute of a 40+ hour painting!! I think it’s important that people watching realize just how much time painting like actually takes. Know I know why you start with the eye, your bird is suddenly alive once you have that glorious eye!! It almost forces us as artists to slow down and do the little bird body justice bcuz he’s looking right at you. And oh my goodness, you just said almost exactly what I just typed!!! I had the comment about him being alive before you said it. I’m so blown away by that!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

What a lovely comment Katherine, thank you very much. Admittedly, this is a very early video, let's say the quality of the footage and hopefully presentation has improved over the past five years. With over 120 videos now on my Patreon channel.....let's say I hope so. (Thank you for joining). X www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist

[@rachelsmith8876]

You are so relaxed &patient I’m going to start. Painting the Robin .

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Rachel, that's very kind of you to say. Paul 🎨

[@meanbean98]

Are you kiddin me I love this very close up so it can be seen how your layering the colors Great so glad youve posted this so people like me can see it better thanks so much!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Don't forget if you think this is the type of painting style you want to learn, I have all the other parts for free on my www.devonartist.co.uk website. Paul 🎨

[@kimskitchen123]

Thank you! This tutorial helped me with the problems I usually have when painting birds. The tip to paint the wing / feather lines prior was most helpful. Losing the lines has been a major problem for me in the past. So for that alone , a huge thank you! Love your work.

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad my video has helped you out Kim, now to keep getting those brushes wet. Paul 🎨

[@ponyrang]

Wow, Hello my friend.. All the best to your channel and hope you have a wonderful day !!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much 😀

[@thekittyqueen3495]

I love how you show clearly, what colours you are using.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Judy, I do try and remember to do this regally within my videos. Paul 🎨

[@ColleenN29]

I love the depth of detail you put into all your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Colleen, thank you for watching. Paul :-)

[@chrisgrant1620]

Very nice for realistic coloring-in of a predrawn picture.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vickeystamps5602]

I just can hardly believe the encouragement and inspiration I at age 77 feel in watching and trying to learn from your tutorials. Even through heart aches and life's loss's, etc. This gives me hope and rest. I am a simple writer and have 2 easy books on Amazon. I, even at my age am building up the faith I will someday be able to do simple illustrations for my words. I Can't think you enough for your hard work and willingness to share with we inspiring students. Vickey Stamps

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Vickey, thank you so much for your lovely kind words. I do try to explain everything in an easy to understand way, without the arty jargon, after all this is the way I also prefer to learn. Have fun and please keep painting. Paul :-)

[@dianas514]

Just found your channel last night. WOW! Amazing. I’ve painted some in acrylic over the years and I have always loved drawing. I recently decided to give watercolor a whirl. Birds have always been a favorite to draw and paint. I subscribed and am anxious to check out all your other videos. Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Diana, that's very kind of you. Enjoy the videos and have fun with this lovely medium of watercolour. Paul 🎨

[@sherrybyars4490]

I already love the way you do things. Very explanatory very calm it’s gonna be a great tutorial thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Sherry, have fun painting this lovely Robin. Paul 🎨

[@susanwilson1276]

Loving your videos Paul...so glad you decided to help others with your techniques full time...I've learnt so much already, and I like that you use basic and standard paints and brushes that are easy to get hold of...thank you so much...👍

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks Susan 👍. I'm glad that my video is helping you learn this lovely medium of watercolour, I, for one, obviously can't get enough of it. Paul 🎨

[@BarbaraAKing-bq6kw]

Wow!! I am a bird painter. I love painting birds. I loved the detail in the eye Outstanding! Love the way you showed how not to lose the feather lines. Many people have problems with losing the lines. You have to have a load of patients to paint birds. With bird painting, there is no instant gratification patients, patients, patients. Thank you for the wonderfully detailed work. :)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Barbara, as you know I do like painting birds and fine-tuning all of the details. :-)

[@josephnielsen4575]

Very clear presentation - helped me to work through my own bird paintings; resolving some of the questions I needed answered - thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Joseph, thank you so much and I also see you have join my Patreon channel as well, thank you! :-)

[@tjohnson2263]

Wow! This is so good. I love seeing how you do the detail work.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@janetrees3594]

Absolutely love your tutorials. As a newcomer I have just done your robin as my first project. Not perfect, but it will be framed. Would love to see a bee tutorial.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Janet, I'm glad you enjoyed my Robin video here. I do have a video tutorial on how to paint a bumblebee on a flower in watercolour, the full version is on my membership website in a complete step-by-step tutorial video. I do have some clips here on KZbin as well if it helps: bit.ly/3BmXfju Paul 🎨

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

I really appreciate you attention to detail. I am an artist, but new to watercolor, began this Spring. I just joined your Patreon. Looking forward to painting with you. Will be a couple weeks before I get going though, as broke my ankle and had surgery. I will be watching only for the time being.☺️🎨🧑‍🎨👍

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Tyna, thank you very much for joining my Patreon channel! *www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist* I've just sent you my welcome email and message with hopefully everything you need to know and my full PDF tutorial to go alongside this month's main *Red Eyed Tree Frog video* tutorial. Mind you, there are another 79 videos for you to go through during your healing process! Don't forget we have created a special page on my other website (not part of Patreon and a different membership site), however this one page will help you find the videos on Patreon much easier. Whichever video link you click on will take you right back to Patreon for everything to do with that tutorial. :-) devonartist.co.uk/online-school/ Plus, if there is something you are not sure about please message, email me, send a carrier pigeon etc. Enjoy my video lessons and don't forget I have my private Facebook members group for you as well. Hope the ankle heals quickly for you, Paul 🎨

[@terraspath2642]

So much I didn’t know! Excited to try my hand at feathers! Thank you😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Terra, now it's time for you to get those brushes wet. Paul :-)

[@marierobinson4295]

Very detailed tutorial.. and I love the close up of the bird..thank you..

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Marie :-)

[@michellekennedy9823]

Love your art beautifully filmed easily understood and stunning to look at .

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Michelle, that's very kind if you, thank you 🧑‍🎨

[@dianamennens898]

Hi Paul, I enjoyed the tutorial- Can’t wait for Part 2. Such a beautiful little bird.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Diana, all the Robin video parts are available for free on my website devonartist.co.uk/ All you need to do is join for the FREE membership and you can access all the parts, including the photo and the outline drawing just so you can paint the whole tutorial. Hope this helps, Paul 🎨

[@75Butterflyangel]

Thanks! ..you and your work are just incredible! !

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much, I hope my ramblings help you. :-)

[@lenelvstrm7248]

I'm a newbie to watercolor, and even though I know a bit about the oil and acrylic, I've become so interested in this medium as well. So, when I'm not painting, I love to watch the other artists as well.-thank you very much for this sweet bird-tutorial. From your new Subscriber. Take care in these unsurtan times.💝

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are very kind Lene, yes watercolour is a lovely medium to relax with, it doesn't really smell and takes up very little space. Mind you that depends on how many things you buy! LOL I mostly work on just the one table for my videos and any personal projects. Paul 🎨

[@robertwoodhall5010]

The Robin tutorial was brilliantly done, thank you for sharing its given me something to aim for from the stage I'm at

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Robert, I hope you signed up on my website for the Free Membership for the other parts to this one. No charge or anything, just lots more videos for you to watch. Paul 🎨 devonartist.co.uk/

[@gufrankhan6435]

Wow very beautiful Robin bird

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Gufran. :-)

[@larryboecker3459]

This is great. Learned a lot of water color techniques

[@TheDevonArtist]

Larry Boecker you are more than welcome Larry :-)

[@pollymacleod4411]

Absolutely brilliant

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Polly :-)

[@vickyrussell4576]

Wow thank you so much for keeping it real. Love this tutorial. Marvellous and very helpful, insightful and inspiring. I’m a beginner although my Mum is an artist so I’ve lived it with her journey. My house is painted with her art and I only want to aspire to a happy hobby

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Vicky, thank you as well for following along, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did filming it. Have fun with the watercolours, and yes that's the key, enjoy them, smile when things don't go according to plan, and treat them as part of the learning process. Paul 🎨

[@Charliemaein]

WONDERFUL!!!! .... thank you so very very much!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are more than welcome Charlie, thank you :-)

[@janmay6455]

Just found you!! Brilliant and love all the detail. I have used acrylics for birds etc to get the detail, but am loving watercolour... such an inspiration!!! Thank you so much

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Jan, I'm glad you enjoyed my video. It just goes to show that you can get detail using watercolour when the consistency is right. Thank you for your lovely words. Paul :-)

[@gaynorpritchard884]

Fantastic tutorial, best tutorial I have followed. Painted the Robin

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Gaynor, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Paul :-)

[@tejvassan194]

Thank you for the quick response. It has made. my day. I was actually struggling to paint a realistic eye but ended up running through the paper .

[@TheDevonArtist]

Tej, you are more than welcome, now get those brushes wet. :-)

[@allehotsky20]

Great Tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Your welcome, thank you for watching. :-)

[@billdollar6155]

I wood like very to see next week for the finish, I enjoyed your technique very much.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Richard, head to my Patreon site for all the parts of this Robin video, photo and reference drawing, no emails, no signing up to anything so completely FREE! from me! Have a look in the free section there. www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist/posts?sort=published_at&tag=Robin%20Tutorial

[@juangaray4628]

Very detailed! Love it🤗 I always wonder why I took so long in the details, I see now. Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome! It goes to show the more layers you add (careful to maintain those lighter sections), the more realistic the feathers can get. Paul :-)

[@vidhisharma6875]

Explained in so detail I have never seen such a detailed explanation and nice tutorials

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Vidhi, I hope it gives you some ideas. Paul 🎨

[@rainbowfox1934]

Your patience pays off. The bird ends up looking very realistic.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Elizabeth. Have a lovely weekend ahead of you. :-)

[@elainehowell2510]

Thank you for this video which I've followed although, not the same outcome as yours but close enough as a 'first' bird Watercolour. I would appreciate some more similar videos.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Elaine thank you so much for your lovely comments and having a go at my Robin tutorial. I do have similar and both birds/animal tutorials on my Patreon page as well. :-)

[@hortensiaolguindiaz3343]

Very beautiful work ,,, thanks for sharing

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are welcome Hortensia, thank you for watching. Paul :-)

[@lottielouiseart]

Your videos are so clear and easy to follow! Love the robin :)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much. Paul 🎨

[@marybrown8518]

Love your painting

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Mary :-)

[@tanyamalan6234]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques! You are a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed this video so much that I hit the subscribe button!

[@TheDevonArtist]

That''s very kind of you Tanya, thank you for watching and subscribing! Paul 🎨

[@ronnielee3162]

I love your work. Thank you for this video! P.s. your personality makes me smile!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Ronnie, thank you so much! Paul 🎨

[@carlossotoarguello1077]

Gracias por su sobresaliente trabajo FELICITACIONES.

[@TheDevonArtist]

De nada y gracias por mirar. Espero que mi pintura te ayude. Paul :-)

[@cherylbirkhimer9198]

Just found you today. I love your explanations, style, really intricate painting, & your humour. Also love that you zoom in, so we can get a really clear view of what you are doing. Much appreciated! Please keep on making videos. So soothing, relaxing, & inspirational. I live in the US. & really miss the cheeky Robins!

[@paulhopkinson9380]

Hi Cheryl, thank you so much for your very kind words. :-) Remember you can watch all of the Robin videos on my Patreon channel (for free of course) and see if you can complete my tutorial, if not then you are certainly a star for commenting on my video which always makes me smile. Thank you again, Paul :-)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you stumbled across our channel, and thank you for such a lovely comment. 😊

[@jaqrocha]

I love ur tutorials .

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Jaq :-)

[@bparsons7337]

I had just totally botched a lttle robin (my first attempt ever) because I couldn't see the drawing under the first wash, so the advice on painting the wing detail in the first pass was spot on! Thank you! The second turned out much nicer.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi, I'm glad my video has helped you with your own Robin project. Tip: After drawing out your image on the watercolour paper, trace it. You can then offer the tracing over the top of the painting to re-add those much-needed lines and marks. Paul 🎨

[@casper1240]

Lovely must have a go at this little chap i do like your philosophy on life

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Casper, thank you very much, have fun painting my little Robin. :-)

[@mollycaton5063]

excellent,will have a go at this.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Mary, take your time, sit, relax and enjoy the process. :-)

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Hello from Missouri! I've just found you and I'm already SO GRATEFUL to have found you! I absolutely love your video. Please DO continue because you are so appreciated!! Many people with video's hide their real processes, you don't. Your drawing, explanations and instructions are spot on. You don't know how much you've helped me in just this one video!! I'm on disability, have depression and can't afford most professional courses but I'm so happy, excited, and have hope now with my watercolor painting. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! You've brought me such happiness. God bless ya. Hugz, Tree 🐦🌳🌺

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi GodzHarleyGirl, you are more than welcome! I prefer to simply be myself and not someone who likes to go into all the technical jargon when it comes down to colour theories and so on, so you simply just have little ole me. :-) I completely understand about the issues with affording courses but without trying to sell my site (I'm not good at that bit), it would be worth your while looking at the full tutorial for this Robin which I have FREE on my Patreon site, so all four parts. There's no emailing signing up, just come and go and I will never know. :-) Thank you again and above all keep those brushes wet, Paul :-) www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Wildlife in Watercolour by Paul Hopkinson As, thanks Paul! I'd rather learn from someone not putting on airs! 💨 Thanks for the info, I'll have to check it out! Have a great day! It's just after 1am here in the US so I need to get to snoozing! Hugz, Tree

[@TheDevonArtist]

LOL, have a good sleep, snowy and -5 here in North Devon. :-)

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Wildlife in Watercolour by Paul Hopkinson I'm definitely sure that your video's are gonna help me go from just a painter to an artist. Do ya have a video that shows ya looking at a photo and explaining it? Like highlights, where they are, what colors ya see, how to see what to paint, etc. This would be helpful, IMHO, as some people can't translate what they see into what to paint. Thanks! Y'all have a great day. Hugz, Tree

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Tree, I haven't thought about making a video explaining how I assess the photo, colours etc. I will certainly put this on my list of things to video. :-) BTW, I have put a couple of speed paintings together for here just to see if people like them. I will pop one on here next week to see how well it is received. Thank you so much for following my work. :-)

[@barbaraskolimowska407]

Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel (à l’occasion j’apprends aussi l’anglais -:) C’est super ! 🙏🌷

[@TheDevonArtist]

Merci aussi, je suis content que vous appréciez mes vidéos ici. J'espère que vous pourrez apprendre de mon travail. Maintenant, essayez de produire une belle peinture. Paul :-)

[@aidamariarodriguespereira1506]

He amado éste tutorial! 😍

[@TheDevonArtist]

Muchas gracias, eres muy amable. 😊

[@fayejaeckel9416]

I am hypnotized watching this…so alive!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Faye, thank you very much, I'm glad you are enjoying my video. Paul 🎨

[@Mony2489]

Love your work. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your videos with us. It would be awesome if you could video the actual mixing of your colors. I am a newbie to watercolor and I struggle with getting my mixture correct. Not sure when I’ve put too much water, not enough water, or if I’m just doing the whole thing wrong. 😳😆. Anyway, excited to see how my Robin turns out and thank you again!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much for your lovely compliments! I would love to add the colour mixing as well but it normally involves using two cameras, one on my palette and another on my painting. Sadly I only have one camera good enough for filming HD. One thing I do now though with my latest videos is to bring the mixing palette into the camera shot, this way you get to see the consistency of the paint and how I load the brush up. As you probably know all this is on my Patreon channel in the link above, but even if you don't go there I will add a little of this into some of my video clips on here. Paul :-)

[@paulinelane7316]

I really enjoy your videos. I now see what I was doing wrong as a beginner. I've been painting directly on the paper without wetting first. I guess that is why I've been getting fuzzy edges. Got to try it with water first.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Pauline, I'm glad I have been able to help you. The first foundation layer of paint can give you a better surface to apply the detailed layers over the top. Just remember that these first washes need to be shaped by using slightly stronger pigments for the darker sides and very pale for those lighter parts. Just don't go too dark though, light layers is the key. Paul 🎨

[@yasminazevedodossantos5198]

Nossa! tutorial incrível! Obrigada por fazê-lo

[@TheDevonArtist]

De nada, obrigado por assistir. Paul :-)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Yasmin. Paul 🎨

[@katherinesimonds622]

This is so great! Close up so I can see. Clear thought process so I can learn. And you're very talented. New sub and student here!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Katherine, you are very kind! Paul :-)

[@ArtKonna]

this is also nice work...

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Art :-)

[@the.blue.raven7777]

Bless you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you 😀

[@RGRGJKK]

Pura vida I will practice your painting's technique

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you, have fun! Paul :-)

[@karenburton3570]

Thank you!!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are more than welcome Karen, glad you enjoyed it. Paul 🎨

[@niniheredia3216]

I would like to see part two. Thank you very much. Nini from Peru.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Nina, glad you enjoyed Part 1, the rest of the tutorial is available on my website. Simply join as a free member, and you will be able to view it: devonartist.co.uk/memberships/ Have fun and I hope you find it useful. Paul

[@artifexmom3824]

Wow! That’s so cute and thanks for your awesome tutorial. ☺️💕👍🏻 Hello 👋🏻 I’m your newest follower. ☺️👍🏻 God bless and please keep safe always.☺️🙏🏻

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much 🤗 I have lot's more video ideas to film, so get ready for much more to come, Paul 🎨

[@artifexmom3824]

Wildlife in Watercolour My pleasure sir☺️🙏🏻 Stay awesome and kind sir.☺️💕

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

This is very helpful, thank you for sharing! I subscribed to your channel and singed up for the free (for now) membership on your website. Have a nice day, greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's excellent news, thank you for signing up to my website and if course for watching my videos. Paul 🎨

[@barbarasuchorzewski8750]

This is a really good detailed tutorial but it really would've benefitted me by seeing the reference photo in shot all the time. Also maybe to see your palette as you mix the colours as I'm a complete beginner.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Barbara, yes this is one of my early videos, so I was a little inexperienced with the video editing side of things then. Some people like to see the reference photo all the time, some now and then and others not at all as it could be distracting, so it's one of those tricky things to get right. Many of my website members download the photo and have it on a mobile phone, tablet, iPad etc displaying the reference photo, whilst watching the video on KZbin and the other video parts for this Robin on the free membership part of my website. This is where you can download the photo and outline drawing as well. devonartist.co.uk/ Regarding having the colour palette in shot all the time I could possibly do this, but again after lots of testing with videos with my members it's been one of those mixed reactions. So now what I do is bring in the palette for some mixing processes, not all, but enough to give you a good idea on how I get the consistencies correct. Thank you for your questions though and of course for watching my video. Paul :-)

[@eyeonart6865]

How and why is what I look for in teaching!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much. 😀

[@wendyizod923]

I would love to try this, is the second part of the videos on line yet? Wonderful lesson so far.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Wendy, the second part is available to all free members on my website online school, just head there and sign up to get going on Part 2: devonartist.co.uk/memberships/: Have fun! Paul 🎨

[@heloneidaheloneida]

Thanks beautiful

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you like the little Robin. 🎨

[@brendawillems792]

WoW that was SO good! Beautiful and good explaning! I can't find part two on this channel?

[@TheDevonArtist]

The other 3 parts on on my Patreon page so still completely free to watch. :-) Here is the link for you: www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist/posts?tag=Free%20Videos

[@brendawillems792]

Oh oke thanks you SO much!! Your patiënt is 😳👏

[@marierobinson4295]

Your welcome.. do you have a tutorial on sketching the robin.. it would be such a help to absolute beginners such as myself.. thank you in anticipation.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Marie, this isn't something I have made a video of but it's a good idea, especially for freehand drawing techniques! I do have some ideas which I will be putting together at some point over the next few months, so please stay tuned. :-)

[@pattijoamerein5262]

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for all the detail you provide. I think you mentioned that you paint from an iPad. Does this allow you to zoom in on the reference photo to break down the different sections in closer detail? Thank you Paul! You are providing a great service!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome Patti. Yes, that is the exact reason I use an iPad or tablet. Being able to zoom into a detail photograph is very important for seeing not just the details, but also the colours. Paul 🎨

[@margaretbrownhill1193]

Paul this is so generous of you to do the full real time tutorials on this, a couple of questions when you say intense blue Winsor and newton don’t have one called that could it be idanthrene blue, also is this beyond the capabilities of a beginner, I would love to do it, I love the detail and perhaps in a way it might be easier than doing say landscapes with lots of wet into wet in big washes, or am I understanding this process wrongly, I have a lot of patience as do a lot of graphite work mainly landscapes some architectural all of them take me 25/30 hours thats. without all the breaks lol ,

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Margaret, firstly thank you for your lovely comments and even a bigger thank you for joining my Patreon community, welcome aboard. I have lot's of video instruction on there from the very basics to much more advanced levels, so plenty to watch and learn from. I class this Robin painting as a level just above a beginner to intermediate, so if you have practised washes and all the other normal watercolour techniques (see on my Patreon pages for the Technique ( www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist/posts?tag=Techniques ), then the Robin should be achievable if you take your time, take plenty of breaks and enjoy the full process. :-) You mentioned idanthrene blue, this isn't one I use but after a quick Googgly search this is very similar to my intense blue which is made by Winsor & Newton. But to be honest with you Margaret as long as you have colours that look similar to the ones I use that is all that matters. Birds and animals vary in different light conditions, times of the year and so on. :-) As you say landscapes tend to be painted loose or semi-loose whereas the animal portraits I teach are quite detailed. However the detail you do is entirely your personal choice, so if you get to a level where you are happy with the painting, then sign it, frame it and hang it on the wall. So for you and your excellent patience this is a perfect medium and subject. Mind you I have taught people who to begin with say that they don't have the patience needed, only to find that they loose themselves into the paintings and time flies by! LOL I hope this helps and again thank you for joining my Patreon community! Paul :-)

[@margaretbrownhill1193]

Wildlife in Watercolour by Paul Hopkinson Thankyou paul

[@selapk]

thank u ❣️❣️❣️

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are welcome Sella :-)

[@rounakkarmaker6016]

Sir I love your techniques of painting the feathers..would you please take some time out to paint a parakeet..

[@TheDevonArtist]

A great suggestion Rounak, I will put it on my list of possibly paintings to do. Paul 🎨

[@rounakkarmaker6016]

@@TheDevonArtist Thank you sir.🙇‍♂️😃

[@tamarareznik5419]

БЛАГОДАРЮ ЗА ПОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЕ ОБЪЯСНЕНИЕ!!!ЗАВОРАЖИВАЕТКАК ТОЛЬКО ПОЯВИЛСЯ ГЛАЗ!!!!!!НАПИШИ БОЛЬШОЙ АЛЬБОМ С ПОДРОБНЫМИ УРОКАМИ И ПРИШЛИ В РОССИЮ МОСКВУ!!!!!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Большое спасибо за добрые слова, это очень мило с вашей стороны. 😁

[@victoriajane2468]

So gorgeous! Doesn’t the raw umber/yellow ochre disturb the tiny wing lines when you paint it over them?

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Victoria, it doesn't at this stage of the painting. I do build up the wing feather details throughout the layers. Paul 🎨

[@WendyMWH]

Hi Mr. Hopkinson! I have just discovered your channel and have completed part 1 of this Robin. I have really enjoyed working along with you & appreciate how you teach us through the progression of the painting. I am ready for part 2 of this robin and cannot find it in your channel. Would you mind posting a link? I will keep looking in the meantime. Thank you again!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Wendy, I'm glad you enjoyed Part 1 of my Robin video here. All the Robin video parts (see video description) are available for ⭐free⭐ on my website devonartist.co.uk/ No joining up, memberships, email address or anything needed, just simply head there, and you can access all the parts, including the photo and the outline drawing just so you can paint the whole tutorial. Hope this helps, Paul 🎨

[@thea1360]

hello, you are amazing so beautiful i hope i can one day will have to practice a lot gr thea

[@TheDevonArtist]

You can do it Thea, just take your time and enjoy the process. Paul 🎨

[@deso5626]

Went to your website was so hopeful to fine a cardinal to paint. Didn’t see anything on cardinals. Maybe soon

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Deso5626, yes I have as yet to film a tutorial for a Red Cardinal, but never say never. I have painted one before and it is something I have on my list of painting tutorials to do. thank you for asking, Paul :-)

[@deso5626]

@@TheDevonArtist thank you sir !

[@tejvassan194]

I feel it's really intricate. It would be lovely if you could do a real close up when you paint the eye and the beak Are you doing feathers in layers. Please clear my doubts. Thank you.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Tej, yes I do zoom into the eyes with my future videos on Patreon which is due to my members there requesting it. As for the feathers these are painted in the next 3 video parts again on my Patreon channel. Don't worry all is free for this one, no sign up, emails or anything. Below is the link for you, Paul :-) www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist/posts?sort=published_at&tag=Robin%20Tutorial

[@etm567]

Our robins over here in the US have much redder breasts, and the red covers much more of the chest, going all the way down to the legs. I had to look yours up to see how different they are! Thank you for such a lovely video.

[@TheDevonArtist]

I know they are so different aren't they? Your Robin is more like the size of the blackbird over here in the UK. I have painted an American Robin as well for my Patreon channel, a very interesting bird. :-)

[@tombryan720]

Great stuff. Where is part 2?

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Tom, glad you've enjoyed it. Head to my website, sign up as a free member and you will find the rest of the tutorial there. Alongside some more free tutorials. devonartist.co.uk/memberships/

[@Keyboardje]

Finally! A wonderfully REAL tutorial! But... Did Part 2 ever come online here? I can't seem to find it. :(

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Keyboardje, thank you so much for your very kind words! :-) As mentioned in my description for this video all the other 3 parts are on my Patreon channel. Don't worry there's no sign up, no partaking of email addresses, no subscription or anything which is how I want it to be. I even give you the reference photo and the outline drawing there. Paul :-) www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist/posts?sort=published_at&tag=Robin%20Tutorial

[@Keyboardje]

@@TheDevonArtist Wow! Thank you so much :)

[@hildehibdon5849]

I wonder about using water color pencils for the out lines ?

[@TheDevonArtist]

I like that idea Hilde, yes, you certainly could do this, and a good way to get those finer lines nicely detailed. At least you can soften the pencil lines if needed as well. Paul 🎨

[@user-bq9sz8sf3k]

Hello from Greece! I have a question, what's the small black brush that you use in the beginning? Also your tutorial was great! Thank you human!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi, I wondering if you mean my size 00 brush with the blue handle, this is the one I use for all of my detailed paintings. If you look at my affiliate link below, click on the brushes and the size 00 will be near the bottom of the page one the Jackson's website that loads up. This will at least give you some idea on the brush I like to use. Hope this helps. Paul. :-) devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/

[@user-bq9sz8sf3k]

@@TheDevonArtist Thank you very much for your answer Paul! I think that it wasn't the blue one, but the black. In another video of your channel i found that brush and you called it ''Rosemary brush''. Here in Greece we have only winsor, raphael kolinski and da vinci brush available. Thank you again! Athina :)

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@user-bq9sz8sf3k Yes, that is made by Rosemary & Co here in the UK. This is a series 93 on their website. Paul :-) rosemaryandco.com/

[@debbiewilson3008]

Yikes! Where is part 2??? I am waiting!!😁

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Debbie, if you check my description below I've popped a link down there so you can find all the parts, the reference photo and of course the outline drawing. Apologies for the delay with my reply, no YT notifications for some reason. Paul 🎨

[@ianwarner4444]

Hi,just wondering where the link is for the drawing and photo Thanks

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Ian, if you look at the description below my video, head to my website, and you will find the downloads and the other parts to this video, are all there for you. Paul 🎨

[@jsmith907]

do you like robins? I got water colours for my birthday so thank you. I can actually use them properly

[@paulhopkinson9380]

I certainly do love Robins, thank you for your comments. :-)

[@TheDevonArtist]

How are you going on with your watercolours two years down the line? I hope you are still enjoying them. ;-)

[@terrancebreedlove5149]

This is fabulous. But, I can't find the Robin. Part 2....I went ti your Patreon page, like you said, it's not there....Please help... Thank you, so much. I really enjoy your detailed explanations.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Terrance, not a problem at all. I very often send people first to my Patreon companion page, it makes finding things on Patreon so much easier. If you use the link below you will find all my tutorials with both the Bee-Eater and Robin (near the bottom) my FREE videos. When you click on a link you will be taken to Patreon with everything to do with that tutorial, including ll the parts for the Robin. :-) devonartist.co.uk/online-tuition/online-school/

[@terrancebreedlove5149]

@@TheDevonArtist Thank you, so much, that worked. The player stopped towards the end; however, I saw enough to know what to do. By the way, this is Judy Breedlove. I'm using my husbands computer for my you tube tutorials....my computer died. Luckily he had a laptop I could use. Ill be back to watch more of your fabulous tutorials. I;m from South Carolina, USA.

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@terrancebreedlove5149 Thank you very much for getting back to me Judy and I'm glad you were able to get access to the over parts of my Robin watercolour video. Have fun with those paints, Paul :-)

[@briangreen1991]

Hi Paul, how can I get Part 2 please, I am a absolute beginner, thanks.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Brian, have a look at the description above. I have a link there to the rest of the parts, all for free. All you need to do is simply join my website as a free member, and you are ready to go. I also have the outline drawing, colour chart and of course the reference photo there for you as well. Hope this helps, Paul 🎨 www.devonartist.co.uk

[@vivianetheunissen2934]

Hello. I'm following your tutorial but being french talking I can't understand the name of one of the colour used. At 52:16 you explain the mix for the "darker" orange mix : lemon yellow, cadmium orange + brown + ??? . Could you please help because I can't find this colour. Thanks a lot for your painting tutorials (and English lessons for me :-) )

[@TheDevonArtist]

Salut Viviane, les couleurs dont je parle sont; jaune citron, orange cadmium, lac écarlate et ........ terre d'ombre brûlée. Merci beaucoup d'avoir suivi mes vidéos de peinture. N'oubliez pas que j'ai maintenant deux vidéos complètes GRATUITES pour les personnes qui rejoignent mon site Web pour l'adhésion gratuite, sans engagement. Je vous donne la photo de référence et le dessin de contour, ainsi que le nuancier. Jetez un œil si vous êtes intéressé, rendez-vous sur www.devonartist.co.uk, c'est un tout nouveau site Web conçu, donc je suis super excité. Google le traduit très pratique. LOL Merci Viviane. Paul 🎨

[@vivianetheunissen2934]

Oh super, merci beaucoup, je note ça de suite :-)

[@JB-en7xi]

Where can I find the rest of the tutorial

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi J.B. I have this and some other free tutorials on my website here, no signing up, just simply turn up. 😀 devonartist.co.uk/free-membership-index/

[@Mr.S65]

Did you paint the lines with watercolor paint or ink?

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Mr S, I painted everything with paint, not ink, mostly using a size 00 brush. Paul ;-)

[@Mr.S65]

Wildlife in Watercolour I watched your bee eater bird tutorial , pretty amazing. I could see clearly it’s all paint. Thanks. I signed up for the free level on your website, but I know now you’re in Patreon for students in the US like me. Great

[@jancaulfield3549]

Hi Paul,is there anywhere that gives details of the type of projects are with what level of patreon

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Jan, yes there is. I have a special page on my personal website for my members on Patreon, it just makes things easier for them to be able to navigate Patreon it'self. Try the link below, and I hope this is helpful to you. Paul 🎨 devonartist.co.uk/online-school/

[@jancaulfield3549]

@@TheDevonArtist thanks Paul, i’ll get myself signed up .... kind of lost my way a bit with my painting.

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@jancaulfield3549 Thank you Jan, I look forward to seeing you there. Paul :-)

[@tanyacumberlin5024]

Hello..., I love your work and can follow you very well but my problem is that I can't draw and have no access to traceable etc as I don't have a PC or printer.....is there anything you can suggest please . Stay safe, Blessed Be. Tanya.:-)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Tanya, you could try drawing freehand but have a look at my little video first explaining the way I do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzRnoGFiZ6fjMU Paul :-)

[@grantharper6033]

Hi. I just found your channel, watched this video and now I can’t find next part?

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Grant, if you pop onto my website in the description above, all the parts are free and you don't have to sign up to watch them. Have fun and thank you for following me on here. Paul 🎨

[@grantharper6033]

@@TheDevonArtist hi Paul. Thank you for your very quick response and for the many hours you give to these videos. It is very much appreciated by those of us with limited funds. Bless your heart 🙏🏼

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@grantharper6033 You're very welcome Grant, enjoy the process, Paul 🎨