Watercolor Blue Macaw| step by step painting |#watercolor #art #painting #birds

👇 outline of Macaw
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oipXGzgfAYdF1ZPkeWTEKXRR_Jckcjy-/view?usp=drivesdk

Tutorial
Here's a step-by-step watercolor tutorial to paint a blue macaw like the one in the image:

### Materials:
- Watercolor paper
- Watercolor paints (main colors: blue, black, green, yellow)
- Paintbrushes (small round brushes for details and medium-sized brushes for washes)
- Pencil
- Water and paper towel

### Steps:

1. **Sketch the Outline**:
   - Lightly sketch the macaw's shape and the branch it’s perched on with a pencil. Start with the head, body, and tail to get the proportions right.
   - Sketch the eyes, beak, and outline the feathers roughly. Add the leaves around the branch to complete the composition.

2. **Prepare the Colors**:
   - Mix various shades of blue for the macaw’s body.
   - Prepare a green tone for the leaves and a brownish-green for the branch.
   - Mix a small amount of black for the beak and feet, and a hint of yellow for the beak’s highlight and eye.

3. **Start with a Light Wash**:
   - Wet the area for the macaw’s body with clean water. Use a light wash of blue to cover the entire body. Leave some areas (like where the light hits) slightly lighter for highlights.
   - Use a similar light wash of green for the leaves and a brownish wash for the branch. Let these areas dry before proceeding.

4. **Layer the Feathers**:
   - After the base layer is dry, use a more saturated blue to add feather details. Use short brush strokes to create the texture of the feathers, starting with the head and gradually moving down to the body and tail.
   - For shadowed areas (under the wings, tail, and neck), add a darker shade of blue by mixing a bit of black or violet.

5. **Add Details to the Beak and Eyes**:
   - Paint the beak with a dark gray or black tone, leaving a small area for the yellow highlight on the upper beak.
   - For the eye, use yellow with a tiny black dot for the pupil. Surround the eye with a slightly lighter blue for the eye ring.

6. **Refine the Feathers**:
   - Use a fine brush and a dark blue tone to add detailed lines for individual feathers on the wings and tail.
   - Create depth by adding layers of darker blue to areas where feathers overlap, especially under the wings and around the tail.

7. **Paint the Branch and Leaves**:
   - Add texture to the branch using a darker green or brownish tone, and create shadows underneath the bird’s feet.
   - For the leaves, use varying shades of green to add depth. Darken the areas near the base of the leaves and add fine lines for the veins.

8. **Final Touches**:
   - Add shadows under the bird and on the branch for a realistic effect. Use a diluted black or dark green for soft shadow areas.
   - Check for any areas needing extra detail or color intensity. Add a final wash or highlights to bring out the details.

9. **Let it Dry**:
   - Allow the painting to dry completely. You may add small highlights with a white gel pen or white gouache for a bit more contrast in the eyes or feather highlights.

### Tips:
- Keep your brushstrokes light to maintain the transparency of watercolors.
- Allow each layer to dry before adding details on top to prevent muddying the colors.
- Use reference images if needed for color accuracy and feather details.

Enjoy painting your macaw!

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