Description
Learn to Paint a Firecrest in Watercolour, with my Step by Step Downloadable PDF Tutorial
The Firecrest is very similar to the Golden-Crowned Kinglet, and indeed, alongside the other smallest bird in Britain, the Goldcrest, they belong to the same Regulus family. Regulus roughly translates as little king, and so the Firecrest’s scientific name translates to fire-capped little king. What an appropriate name for this tiny bird.
One of the challenges with this painting is to create that bright orange crest, and the other is to ensure that without a background, the pale belly feathers stand out. This is a relatively straightforward project, so is suitable for all levels of ability.
This is an instant PDF download, you could start painting the Firecrest in a matter of minutes. You don’t even need to wait for the post to arrive! You will receive a 30-page PDF document. Set out in the same way as the tutorials I write for magazines. However, you get lots more large photos of the different stages.
Downloadable lessons enable you to work at your own speed, you can dip in and out of the content, you can spend time studying the fine details and practise the various techniques as often as you like.
Have fun with this lesson, take your time and let me know how you get on. Try printing off the last few pages which have the larger versions of the step-by-step photos for additional help.







