Realistic Botanicals: Bird Of Paradise

Class Description:

Students will learn how to paint a realistic bird of paradise flower. The bird of paradise is a flowering plant that is native to the southern region of Africa. The name 'bird of paradise' comes from its dramatic flowers, which are the main subject of this project.

This course is one of four in Megha’s latest series, Realistic Botanicals. Be sure to check out the rest of the series, where students will learn how to paint an acalypha leaf, an autumn leaf, and a bottle brush flower.

What You Will Learn:

How to use a reference to paint an object
How to build a painting color by color
How to apply shadows and detailing to create depth in your painting

Supplies You'll Need:

Round brush
Thin round brush
Watercolor paints
100% cotton watercolor paper
2 jars of water
Cotton rag (or paper towels)

Explore Class Projects:

In this class, you'll learn to create these amazing class projects, but more importantly, you'll learn how to create your own pieces in the future.

bird of paradise outline

bird of paradise reference

Class Content

Lessons Status

Welcome!

Materials

Drawing The Flower

Painting Green

Painting Orange

Painting Blue And Finishing Touches

Class Project

About Instructor

Megha Cassandra

Megha Cassandra is a Bangalore-based Watercolor Artist originally from the small town of Rajasthan. She is the founder and Educator at TheArtBug. She is following her dream, and she helps artists explore the talent within through her courses, classes, and creative community. She believes that "Anyone can do Art" so she teaches it in a simple and fun way! She left her job as a college Professor and is now following her passion full time. She has been featured in TOI and Singapore's Silver Jubilee magazine.

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