Painting Tutorial: Secretarybird in Watercolour

Learn how to paint a fabulous Secretary Bird with Bethany, following along with the demonstration step by step as you create your own painting 


In this video Bethany demonstrates a range of techniques from wet in wet washes to glazes as she paints this stunning and endangered African bird.  Learn new skills as Bethany shares useful painting tips with you. 


Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced Learners.

On Demand video Tutorials mean that you can paint and draw at your own speed and at a time that suits you, pause and rewind as required. 

Video length: 2 hour 30 mins approx. (available to stream). 

To accompany the video tutorial is a downloadable PDF file, that includes:

Materials lists and guide

 

Substitute colours guide 

Reference photos 

 

Outline drawing

 

Final Demonstration artwork

 

Step by step breakdown 

Links



 

Materials list:

 

Reference photo - printed out. 

H or HB pencil

Watercolour Paint, I have used the following colours: Phthalo Sapphire Blue, French Ultramarine Blue, Winsor Yellow, Winsor Yellow Deep, Transparent Orange, Burnt Sienna, Cobalt Turquoise, Cobalt Violet. You are welcome to substitute or change these colours if you wish to, see the PDF for details.  

Paintbrushes (A Range Of Different sable or soft synthetic Brushes: Pointed Rounds (large, medium and small), small liner or Rigger, Fan, toothbrush, large Flat, mop or Hake.)

Watercolour Paper (Cold Pressed)

Palette

Water Pots

Paper Towels/Kitchen Paper

Spray/Misting Bottle (Optional)

Paper/sketchbook for practice and notes

Hairdryer 

Masking Fluid (and soap to protect your brush)

White Gouache 

An Apron and something to cover your table with.