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Capture a lighthearted moment in nature with this charming watercolor class featuring two swallows mid-dispute—perhaps over the best perch! With expressive poses and lively energy, this lesson offers the perfect opportunity to sharpen your bird painting techniques while adding personality and narrative to your artwork.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🌤️ How to paint a subtle sky
🎨 How to paint the shadows in the whites
🪽 How to paint the wings for effect
How to show the sheen on the feathers
🪵 How to paint the character of the post

Whether you're aiming for realism or storytelling in your wildlife paintings, this tutorial will show you how to bring birds to life with nuance, emotion, and charm.

Join now and give your watercolor skills something to chirp about! 🐦

You Will Need

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Set of pan or tube paints
  • Set of watercolor brushes
  • Rigger brush
  • HB Pencil & soft eraser
  • Masking fluid
  • Soft lint free cloth
  • Paper towel