How to Paint a Whimsical Bird in Watercolor

I find so much inspiration in the work of other artists! I have two watercolor friends that I find myself constantly referring to for new ways of looking at art, and their styles could not be more different! They are Natasha, The Mightier Pencil, and Ohn Mar Win. They’ve both been using a technique where they apply paint to the paper before doing the “real” painting. Natasha told me she was actually inspired by Ohn Mar, so it’s all full circle! I gave it a try and painted a whimsical bird that I really love!

Go follow my friends!
@ArtWithOhnMarWin and @themightierpencil

The line drawing for this bird is available on my Patreon page.

Supplies:
My student watercolor set https://www.adreamoradayart.com/product-page/24-color-watercolor-paint-set-student-grade
My size 6 and 8 round brushes and 1 inch flat brush https://www.adreamoradayart.com/product-page/all-the-brushes-4-brush-set
My artist tape https://www.adreamoradayart.com/product-page/artist-tape
Canson watercolor paper
Windsor and Newton gold ink