Welcome!

In this course, you will learn how to paint this cardinal in watercolor. I hope you will find the techniques, steps, and colors helpful whether you create this painting or a similar subject!

• Scroll lower for an overview of the lessons and resources.
• Throughout this course, I encourage you to make decisions based on your vision for your painting. Use as much or as little of the lessons and drawing as you need. If you lose focus, take a break. You will return with fresh eyes!
• Creating a detailed and realistic painting like this does take time, but when you enjoy the process it's inspiring and a lot of fun. Allow yourself the freedom to experiment and learn from your experiences, because that's how we grow. You can do this!

I’d love to hear how it goes and invite you to share your painting along with challenges, solutions, and suggestions.

• Take a photo and share in the Community.
• Share your painting in our Facebook Group, Realistic Animals in Watercolor.
• In addition, upload your painting to your Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter - all of your favorite places with the hashtag #rebeccarhodesart. By sharing, you are inspiring others to get started!

I hope you enjoy the course!

OVERVIEW OF LESSONS

It's helpful to see an overview of the process - the big picture!

Lessons 1, 2: The Eye and Beak

Lesson 3: Under painting - yellow

Lessons 4, 5: First Layers of Red

Lessons 6, 7, 8: Hairs, Feathers, Textures

Lessons 9, 10, 11: Refine Color, Value, Textures

Lessons 12, 13, 14: Feet, Stump

Lesson 15: Final Refinements

RESOURCES

• How to stretch your watercolor paper - a video from Rebecca's Youtube channel
• Do you need help? THIS LINK will take you to answers to technology questions and anything related to the school.

Contact Rebecca Rhodes: Didn't find what you need? Reach out to me, Rebecca Rhodes, at [email protected]. I'm here to help! Follow this link to learn more about Rebecca: https://rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/p/about-rebecc...