Ep 1 - How to Paint Birds - Quick simple watercolour of a flying Raven

First proper painting episode in this new series of quick watercolour birds. Don't forget to check out the intro video for a full breakdown of my simple materials.
This was painted using Prussian Blue & Pyrole Red on Jackson's Eco Paper (gummed block) with a size 14 & size 8 synthetic round brush.
You can download the line drawing to copy at the Patreon link below. Simply visit page and scroll down for the attachment. This is viewable by public, NO account required :)
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In this series we will be looking at using minimal equipment to create quick & simple, 10 - 20 minute, watercolour paintings of birds. The emphasis will be on lots of movement, character and letting the beautiful medium of watercolour just do it's thing! With just the odd hit of detail. These are going to be fun and expressive watercolours, full of life...and hopefully for everyone from total beginner to seasoned watercolourist.
In this episode I simply introduce some basic materials options. As the series develops I will delve deeper into various aspects, of not only the medium of watercolour, but also loads of tricks and tips to develop your observation skills, drawing and painting of birds.
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How to paint birds, particularly in watercolour. Wet into wet techniques in watercolours. Watercolor flying birds and watercolor perched birds, of all sorts, from tropical birds to garden birds, and everything in between.