Hyacinth Macaw in Watercolour Painting Tutorial
Hyacinth macaw online painting tutorial is Live december 8th
Now available…! This is a new fun painting challenge and tutorial that is live for you over on my PATREON CHANNEL, exploring bird painting and realistic watercolour together. Its a powerful yet delicate study in blue of a global favourite amongst the bird subjects. In this in depth, step-by-step tutorial, I will guide you through everything you need to know to capture the essence of this magnificent bird in watercolour, helping you to create a Hyacinth Macaw portrait painting of your own. Its a deep dive into the subject, medium and a range of painting techniques for working in a realistic painting style.
In our Hyacinth Macaw study, we will focus on working with large washes, and developing a range of textures in layers, teaching you how to manage, manipulate, and refine your washes for striking results. Here, you’ll discover how to create a big impact with a delicate balance and touch, making this an ideal subject for your next artistic exploration.
Primarily, we will be working within the blue colour family, exploring this gorgeous palette further to better understand the wonderful tonal and textural variations that the Hyacinth Macaw presents us. Shifting our techniques subtly throughout the lesson, we will learn how to enhance your painting, allowing you to play with and enjoy the vibrant hues and subtle nuances of this captivating subject.
I’m excited to guide you through this creative journey and help you bring your Hyacinth Macaw to life! Lets take a look at the course outline below…
online painting tutorial outline
HYACINTH MACAW – Paint Realistic Watercolour and Birds
Course Overview: Welcome to our Hyacinth Macaw Portrait painting challenge! In this immersive watercolour tutorial, we’ll explore the beauty of this magnificent bird through step-by-step guidance, learning all about this subject and medium to create a painting of your own in a realistic style. Its time to exhale, put life aside for a little moment and enjoy a little you time, a little blue time, but in all the best ways.
What to Expect: In this lesson, you’ll learn essential watercolour techniques, including large washes, glazing, and dry brushing. Our main focus will be on managing and refining large washes, layering to create depth and texture, and capturing the striking blue of the macaw. Were tackling that big beautiful eye too, which is actually a wonderful lesson in itself.
Learning Objectives:
- Bird Illustration: Gain insights into the craft of depicting birds realistically.
- Watercolour Techniques: Explore foundational and advanced techniques to enhance your bird painting work and skills.
- Realistic Rendering: Learn to bring your subject to life with attention to detail, texture and tone.
Why Join?
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Benefit from detailed instructions from initial sketches to the final painting, enhancing your bird illustration and watercolour painting skills in its practice.
- Skill Development: Build confidence in your watercolour abilities while enjoying the creative journey.
- Creative Immersion: Feed your heart and soul with a little nature and art in your life balance, using the meditative qualities of watercolour and such beautiful subjects unwind.
Course Highlights:
- Designed for all skill levels—from beginners to experienced artists.
- Focus on the joy of the creative process and self-care through art.
- Discover the surprising results you can achieve, and feel inspired to continue growing your skills.
This course is designed for everyone, from nature enthusiasts to detail-oriented artists, emphasizing the joy of the creative process and the self care that comes with being creative. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, you’ll be surprised by your results and inspired to keep growing your skills. Join me on this carefully guided artistic journey, and let’s create a wonderful Macaw painting together.
Welcome… Ill see you in the wash! Heidi
Special mentions for this tutorial;
Course Image provided by wildlife photographer Corey Raffel, thanks so much Corey!
dont want to sign up? you can purchase individual painting tutorials now instead!
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Did you know, the Hyacinth Macaw painting tutorial is just one of a range of bird painting, botanical illustration and natural history studies in my own realistic watercolour painting style on offer? Why not check out what else is available. Wed love to see you there!
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