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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!

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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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