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August 25, 2021 paint with me

Paint with me: Bullfinch Watercolor Tutorial with Printable Template

Hello and welcome!

Last week on a gloomy, rainy day, I recorded a bird tutorial for you featuring a fun purple-blue bullfinch on a branch with berries. I think you’ll enjoy it. Want to paint with me?

Here’s what you can round up before you start the video:

SUPPLIES

  • jar of water
  • paper towel for blotting
  • watercolor paints. I use this Sakura Koi set in the video.
  • your favorite brushes (I like rounded brushes with tips like these*).
  • paper: I am using this cheaper watercolor paper that I use for “funsy” projects, but you could use thick cardstock.
  • printed template that you can download HERE.
DOWNLOAD HERE

THE VIDEO

I’d love to see what you create! Tag me in your bird pictures on Instagram or Facebook (@marydeandraws) so I can see!

COPYRIGHT/USAGE: All writing, artwork and photos are copyright Marydean Draws. Please do not repost or resell on another website. I’m happy for you to use my coloring pages and other printables for home, school, and ministry. If you share content, please link back to the original post. Thank you!

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  1. Katie Rankin says

    August 25, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    Totally doing this! So excited!

    • maryhairston says

      August 25, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Yay! Can’t wait to see. 🥳

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