Realistic Watercolor Bird Drawing and Painting Tutorial - Blue Jay
In this drawing and watercolor painting series, we’re going to take on the beautiful watercolor blue jay! This beautiful and regal bird is known throughout the midwest and beyond for their signature wing pattern and their pointed crown‚ very similar to the cardinal’s shape.
We have some in our yard from time to time and I was excited by the challenge when one of my favorite art students requested a full step by step watercolor blue jay painting!
As always, we’ll start with the realistic drawing tutorial and dive into the watercolor once we’ve placed a firm foundation for our understanding of where and how the watercolor should go down.
Step 1: Easy Realistic Blue Jay Drawing:
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Step 2: Realistic Watercolor Bird Tutorial:
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