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Come paint this bright and cheerful goldfinch with Yui! In this relaxed three-hour workshop, we’ll explore beautiful yellows, expressive brushstrokes, and playful watercolor textures as we bring this sweet little bird to life.We’ll begin with the glowing bird chest, blending colors to create a brilliant golden body filled with light and dimension. Then we’ll add rich dark wings, preserve the crisp white feather markings, and finish the bird with a sparkling eye, delicate beak, feet, and just the right amount of feather detail.
We’ll also have fun painting the branch! You’ll sprinkle salt onto damp watercolor and watch it create surprising, organic textures that resemble natural bark. Every salt pattern develops differently, so every painting will have its own special character.
A prepared goldfinch outline will be provided, which means you can skip the drawing and jump right into the fun of painting!
This class is about enjoying the watercolor painting process, not creating an exact copy of the instructor’s painting—your goldfinch will have its own personality! Mistakes are part of the watercolor process, and individual guidance will be provided throughout the workshop. Students should expect to complete or nearly complete one goldfinch painting.
What you’ll learn:
Use light, middle, and dark values to make the bird feel rounded
Create soft wet-on-wet washes and controlled layers
Preserve white wing markings with negative painting
Paint rich dark feathers without making the wing look flat
Combine soft and crisp edges for expressive plumage
Lift highlights and add simple feather textures
Paint a natural branch with organic texture
Add beautiful finishing details without overworking your painting
What to bring: Watercolor brushes — a round #6, a round #3 or #2, and a round #1 or #0. A scrub brush is optional but not required.
All other materials are provided, including watercolor paints, watercolor fine art paper, a water jar, paper towels, and the prepared bird outline.
Location:
Railroad Street Artworks
3 Railroad Street, Suite G
Fairport, NY 14450
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