How To Paint A Hummingbird

10 Amazing (and Easy!) Tutorials

Introduction

Hummingbirds are some of the most colorful bird species you’ll find on this planet. It’s a joy to see them humming around, and an even greater joy to be able to paint them. I too wanted to be a part of that joy, and so I tried painting hummingbirds. Of course, I was no good at it first, but then I did what I usually do, and went through a bunch of tutorials on how to paint a hummingbird. These videos helped me a great deal, and I’m sure they can be of use to you as well.

The best way to paint hummingbirds is by either using acrylics, or watercolors. There will be a lot of colors for you to play with in these paintings, and hence, you should avoid oils if you can. You can paint digitally as well, but the true artistic appeal of the hummingbird is best expressed in live colors, mostly acrylics and watercolors.

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Beautiful Painting of a Hummingbird, and Wisteria

Beautiful Painting of a Hummingbird, and Wisteria

In this video tutorial, we’ll see how to create a beautiful painting of a humming bird with wisteria flowers in the background. This is a very colorful painting. The bright colors give this artwork a gorgeous look. It’s not a difficult painting to work on, but it will require a bit of experience from your end. The tutorial is quite detailed, and it’ll help you through the whole process of painting this amazing art piece.

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Easy Hummingbird Painting Tutorial

Easy Hummingbird Painting Tutorial

In this video tutorial, you’ll get to see how to paint a simple hummingbird. There’s no complexity in this painting. It’s very plain and simple, which makes it perfect for beginners to try out. The coloring in this painting is perfect. You can’t find any fault in this artwork. The tutorial will help you replicate this painting without any difficulty. If you want, you can also use oils instead of acrylics.

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Simple Hummingbird Painting in Acrylics

Simple Hummingbird Painting in Acrylics

For our next video demonstration, we’ll be looking at an easy and simple process of painting a hummingbird. The coloring is probably the best aspect of this painting. This artwork can leave a long lasting appeal on the minds of its audience. Despite the amazing coloring, it’s still an easy painting to work on. The video will help you through the entire process of painting this piece. Make sure you’re paying attention while watching the demonstration. You wouldn’t want to miss out on the important parts that can make or break your artwork.

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Quick and Easy Hummingbird Painting Demonstration

Quick and Easy Hummingbird Painting Demonstration

This beginner’s level painting demonstration will show you a simple, and easy process of painting hummingbirds with watercolors. This video is perfect for artists who’re new to watercolor painting. It’s an easy process, and doesn’t involve the application of any complex technique or color blend. It’s a simple approach, but the results are quite nice.

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Hummingbird Painting using the Wet on Wet Technique

Hummingbird Painting using the Wet on Wet Technique

This video tutorial will show you how to paint hummingbirds with watercolors using the wet on wet technique. It’s a perfect place for you to start your painting lessons if you’re a beginner. Apart from valuable insights regarding painting, you’ll get to see how the wet on wet technique is used, and how it can help you create fascinating artworks in watercolor.

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Hummingbird Painting with a Beautiful Landscape Scene

Hummingbird Painting with a Beautiful Landscape Scene

This video demonstration describes the process of painting a beautiful landscape with a sweet hummingbird at its center. The coloring in this painting is quite vivid. You can also feel the details popping out of your screens. That being said, this is a very difficult painting to work on. Hence, I recommend you try this only if you’re skilled with the brush.

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Easy Hummingbird Painting for Beginners

Easy Hummingbird Painting for Beginners

This is a very basic tutorial for painting hummingbirds using acrylics. It’s a very simple and straightforward approach. No complex painting techniques are used in. It also lacks proper shades and details. All these missing features make this artwork easily doable for beginners. If you want, you could add a few details on your own. See if you can do anything to this painting that can elevate its overall appeal.

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Mesmerizing Painting of a Hummingbird

Mesmerizing Painting of a Hummingbird

This demonstration will show you a simple yet effective way of painting beautiful hummingbirds using watercolors. It’s a very straightforward process, and quite easy to grasp. You don’t need to be an experienced painter to create something like this. Just follow the video, and do your thing. That’ll be enough to replicate this painting.

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Gorgeous Watercolor Painting of a Hummingbird

Gorgeous Watercolor Painting of a Hummingbird

In this video tutorial, the artist will provide you with a comprehensive, lesson on painting hummingbirds with watercolors. It’s a simple artwork, but is quite gorgeous to look at. It’s not that detailed, but the coloring is phenomenal. In fact, this vivid and colorful look is achieved thanks to precision color shading. Working with such complex color blends can get difficult, especially when you’re painting with a thin brush. That’s why, I suggest you try this only if you’re experienced with watercolor painting.

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Realistic Approach to Painting Hummingbirds

Realistic Approach to Painting Hummingbirds

If you’re a fan of realistic art styles, you’re going to love this. This video shows the process of painting realistic hummingbirds using watercolors. This stellar art piece is no doubt one of the finest ones you’ll see. The coloring deserves a lot of appreciation for the way it stands out, and makes the artwork look so lifelike. If you’re someone who does realistic paintings on a regular basis, or just want to try something a bit challenging, you should definitely give this a try.

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By Jimena & Iñigo

The Navarro-Rubios

My husband and I are learning how to draw and paint. We wanted to share this learning process with the world and have fun! That's why we created this blog. We'll have drawing contests every week and you'll decide who won that week! Follow along and learn with us!

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Jimena & Iñigo

The Navarro-Rubios

My husband and I are learning how to draw and paint. We wanted to share this learning process with the world and have fun! That's why we created this blog. We'll have drawing contests every week and you'll decide who won that week! Follow along and learn with us!

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