Pen & Wash for BEGINNERS: Ladybird Textures Made EASY

Ever wondered how artists capture the tiny wonders of nature? Watch as we transform a simple ladybird into a stunning masterpiece, revealing every intricate detail of its texture using a captivating pen and wash technique. Prepare to see the world through a new lens and unlock the secrets to bringing miniature subjects to life! If you would like to learn more about the pen and wash technique, this is a good video to watch next: *https://tinyurl.com/2utb2f56* *SUBSCRIBE* to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 Ladybird textures made easy 00:12 Introducing the watercolour equipment 00:48 Drawing out the Ladybird with an ink pen 01:28 Adding texture and tone to the ladybird 02:00 Mixing the greens for the grass seeds 02:30 Applying a wash to the grass stem, the ladybird is on 03:05 Mixing and applying the red of the ladybird 05:10 Painting the shiny pronotum 06:26 Finishing off the head, legs and antennae 07:07 Painting the spots and adding texture to the ladybird Buy Mei Liang watercolour set: £ - https://amzn.to/3K8YH1o (I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, from this link) $ - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSW3VH2B ▶️ *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 Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour