Painting Birds in Watercolor
Each week students will follow along with me as we draw and paint semi-realistic, exotic birds in watercolor.
Annika Greaney
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(177)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this class students will follow along with me each week as we learn how to paint different, exotic birds in watercolor. This class will help students become comfortable using a paintbrush as well as using watercolor paints. This class is great for beginners as well as more experienced watercolorists as we will cover basic, foundational watercolor techniques such as such as wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry on dry as well as more advanced applications of these techniques. Students will learn not only how to paint with watercolor, but also why we may use one technique or a certain color over another. They will also learn how to create simple, unique, backgrounds for their watercolor pieces. By the end of class each student should have a fully finished piece. Week 1: Robin Week 2: Barn Owl Week 3: American Goldfinch Week 4: Kingfisher Week 5: Eurasian Blue Tit Week 6: Toucan Week 7: Sunbird Week 8: Flamingo Week 9: Robin in Flight Week 10: Green Parrot Week 11: Blue Jay Week 12: Nuthatch Week 13: Peacock Week 14: Duckling Week 15: Cardinal Week 16: Snowy Owl Week 17: Penguin Week 18: Chickadee Week 19: Quetzal Week 20: Mandarin Duck Week 21: Lilac Breasted Roller Week 22: Woodpecker Week 23: Red Tailed Cockatoo Week 24: Blue Tailed Bee Eater Week 25: Swan Week 26: Tomtit Week 27: Blue Bird in Flight Week 28: Scope Owl Week 29: Seagull Week 30: Hummingbird Week 31: Dove Week 32: Crow Week 33: Puffin Week 34: Eagle Week 35: White Parrot Week 36: Hawk Week 37: Willow Tit Week 38: Partridge Week 39: Prairie Warbler Week 40: Kingfisher Catching His Prey Week 41: Pastel Bluebird Week 42: Colorful Pelican Week 43: Tropical Parrot Week 44: Sparrow Week 45: Tiny Hummingbird Week 46: Rose Finch Week 47: White Heron Week 48: Yellow Duckling Week 49: Budgie Week 50: Falcon Week 51: Stork Week 52: Peacock #2 Week 53: Prinia Week 54: Bull Finch Week 55: Ostrich Week 56: Australian Yellow White-Eye Week 60: Wood Thrush Week 61: Flamingo #2 Week 62: Yellow Wagtail Week 63: Dove #2 Week 64: Hoopoe Week 65: Violet-Backed Starling Week 66: Macaroni Penguin Week 67: Puffin #2 Week 68: Toucan #2 Week 69: Ruddy Kingfisher Week 70: Steller’s Jay Bird Week 71: Bald Eagle #2 Week 72: Weaver Bird Week 73: Rooster New birds are continually added each week. Everyone paints at their own pace, so I will remain 15 minutes after each class to help any students that fall behind. If there’s a bird you would like to paint that’s not on this list please feel free to suggest it. I will be using Arches 100% cotton, 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper. While you don’t need this specific brand I would recommend using paper that has the same qualities since cheap or non watercolor paper can cause problems and lead to frustration. Strathmore is a fairly decent alternative brand that costs $12 for a 9x12 pad at Hobby Lobby. (Cheaper if you use a coupon.)
Other Details
Supply List
1. Pencil 2. Eraser 3. Watercolor paper: I will be using Arches 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper. I will be using a 6in x 9in sheet of paper. 4. Water cups: 1 for clean 1 for dirty water 5. Paint brushes: You will want a range of sizes. I recommend round, pointed tip brushes as these allow you to create both large and small brush strokes. Please use whatever brushes you feel most comfortable with. 6. Paper towel/rag: for cleaning our brushes 7. Paint: Standard watercolor set 8. Palette: Most watercolor palettes have one built in, if yours does not, a glass/plastic/ceramic bowl or plate will work just fine 9. Masking, painters, or Washi tape 10. Reference photo I will provide each week Optional supplies: 11. White ink, gouache, or acrylic paint
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.9
177reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I’m Annika and I love all things arts and crafts related. I teach watercolor and acrylic classes. In both of these I will teach your children different ways to hold a paintbrush in order to achieve various effects. We will also learn different ways of shading and blending as well as how to use a reference photo to achieve the desired affect.
I have had multiple art teachers over the years who have all come from different countries and backgrounds. Each one has taught me something different that has helped me become a better artist, and I look forward to sharing what they have taught me with the next generation of artists.
I believe art should be fun and exciting and with as few boundaries as possible. This means using materials considered “unconventional,” such as glitter, rhinestones, sequins, and anything else that inspires you. When it comes to art there is no limit to what you can accomplish.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 234 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-10 learners per class
