How to Draw Herons and Egrets

Learn details of heron and egret anatomy to help you see differences in species, and draw subtle angles that make the birds come alive. Let's settle once and for all what is going on in that crazy neck!

[@carolineotto7804]

Amazing information thanks for teaching me, cool birds give glory to God! Love them.

[@Sudique1]

Thanks for posting this video. Using negative spaces and spacers was a game-changer for me. It's amazing to me how Jack makes something that looks so complex much easier to sketch. As usual, my favorite part of the video was the explanation of the skeleton.

[@Bitternov]

JUST BOOKMARKED YOU...Great instruction..How did he do that x-ray? I've often wondered about Heron necks and beaks..and, of course, the graceful plumage...

[@VS-jl1zw]

Thank you. I was looking for a bird demo amd you uploaded this.

[@RoBioInformate]

Thank you. Very interesting. Useful.

[@Dendenden123]

thank you

[@denisestover2416]

Hi! Could you please show how to create an iridescent feather(s) using watercolor only, no mica or iridescent colors? I am creating a wood duck in dye on silk. I have found that watercolor is the most similar to dye on silk. I've tried different ways but I am unsatisfied with my results. I'm sure you would do much better.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
God Bless!

[@thebigstinker334]

Cool