Vibrant Watercolor Birds

Book excerpt: Explore the Vivid World of Watercolor with these Fun and Stimulating Projects Combining radiant bird-themed compositions with approachable step-by-step tutorials, Madhu S, founder of the beloved art brand Femvisionary, takes you through an array of stunning species. From tropical and garden birds all the way to aquatic and mountain birds, each distinct animal brings its own exciting, accessible challenge for artists. What’s more, every chapter introduces new skills and concepts that will help you build on the foundations you previously mastered, allowing artists of every skill level to achieve impressive results. While working through birds of various sizes, colors and plumage, you’ll use essential watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry, in addition to learning methods for detailing, playing with tints and tones and working on your brush control. Fans of majestic species will appreciate projects featuring well-known subjects like the Toco Toucan and American Bald Eagle, and there are plenty of adorable options too, like Budgie Parakeets, the Broad-Tailed Hummingbird and the universally loved Puffin. Decorate the walls of your home with glorious compositions like the Pink Cockatoo, the Mountain Bluebird or the exquisite Mute Swan. There is no shortage of ways to display these works of art! This is the perfect guide for budding, bird-loving artists looking to master the watercolor medium.