Beginner Watercolor Tutorial | Tiny Tuesday #9 Whimsical Quail

Welcome to Tiny Tuesday #9 of 52! In today’s beginner watercolor tutorial, we’re painting a whimsical quail-inspired bird using simple line and wash techniques. This tiny painting is perfect for beginners who want to loosen up and have fun. Give your bird short, stubby legs or long, clumsy, wobbly ones. Add funny eyes or keep it sweet and simple. There’s no “right” way; just make it your own. Tiny Tuesday is a year-long series of 52 small, beginner-friendly watercolor paintings designed to help you build confidence one tiny artwork at a time. 🎨COLORS USED IN THIS VIDEO: Mei Liang brand: Prussian Blue, Yellow Green, Sienna, Van Dyke's Brown, Payne's Gray, Coal Black (Amazon link below)👇 🕒Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Pencil Sketch 3:27 Begin Painting 11:43 Add Pen Details SUPPLIES USED IN THE 2026 TINY TUESDAY SERIES: Mini Binder: https://amzn.to/4jBhJLE Cheap Practice Paper: https://amzn.to/49B3the Arches paper: https://amzn.to/47LyJcr Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/3PbqPU2 Watercolor Brushes (Princeton Snap): https://amzn.to/4i3bI9J Watercolor Paint (MeiLiang, Student): https://amzn.to/49d0xJb Black Micron Pens: https://amzn.to/4aJrxRk White Gelly Roll Pens: https://amzn.to/4jzkQDN Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/49DQj4P Arrtx Colored Pencils: https://amzn.to/3YjuS2a Please note that some of the links I provide are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support my channel and allow me to continue creating free art tutorials and helpful content for you. I only recommend products that I personally use and love. Your support through these links is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping me keep the creative content flowing! This video is part of a year-long watercolor painting project focused on small paintings, weekly art practice, and consistent creative habits.