Painting a Duckling in Watercolor (Simple & Effective): Part 1 of 3

You'll be surprised how easy it is to paint a lifelike duckling with watercolors. Part 1 of this tutorial will guide you step-by-step through the start of the process, including tips for achieving that bright, expressive eye. 🗓️ Next month we will work on the beak, and the following month the adorable fluffy down, so don't forget to subscribe (https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 ), so you know when the next part is released!🐤 👉🏻 For an ad-free version of this video, the reference materials, including the outline drawing and materials guide, head to my Patreon channel: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist If you would like to learn more about painting birds, this would be a good video to watch next: *https://tinyurl.com/y2k975ya* 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 Painting a duckling in watercolor 00:13 Paint preparation and painting the highlight 01:56 Painting the iris 03:36 Building the layers of paint to create depth to the eye 05:44 Working around the eye 06:48 Painting the darkest details on the duckling's eye 12:05 Finishing off the duckling's eye with the highlights ▶️ *JOIN MY ONLINE SCHOOL:* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🛍️ *BUY AN ORIGINAL PAINTING* I sell all my original paintings through Etsy: https://devonartist.etsy.com 🧑🏻‍🎨 *RENT A SINGLE LESSON* https://devonartist.co.uk/video-shop/ ⭐ *FREEBIE CLUB Our *Freebie Club* gives you access to several full-length tutorials and a regular newsletter, alongside tips and tricks videos too: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🎨 *MATERIALS I USE* I am often asked about my painting materials. Everyone has their favourites, but here are some of mine: https://devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/ ▶️ *SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevonartistpaul Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedevonartist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevonartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_devon_artist 🦊 *LOVE WATCHING WILDLIFE* – why not check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiredbyWildlife ©️ COPYRIGHTS My videos are copy protected and are fully owned by myself. They are for your use and enjoyment on YouTube, I hope you like them. 📸 With grateful thanks to Franz W. from Pixabay 🎵 With grateful thanks: Wayne Jones - Mr Sunny Face #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour