{"id":26002,"date":"2018-01-26T21:01:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T21:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=26002"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:09:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:09:58","slug":"acrylic-painting-of-a-bird-lesson-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/acrylic-painting-of-a-bird-lesson-series","title":{"rendered":"Acrylic Painting of a Bird Lesson Series"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bird with Acrylics<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
CLASS<\/span><\/i>Beginner<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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This lesson series features:<\/span><\/div>\n
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Lessons<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n

\n<\/i>Lesson 1: (1:08:37)<\/a>
\n<\/i>Lesson 2: (1:05:20)<\/a>
\n<\/i>Lesson 3: (1:16:26)<\/a>
\n<\/i>Lesson 4: (1:12:13)<\/a>
\n<\/i>Lesson 5: (1:14:37)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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About This Lesson Series...<\/h2>\n

\n This lesson series is a complete start-to-finish demonstration focused on painting a bird with acrylic paints on a gessoed panel. Over the course of five in-depth video lessons, you\u2019ll learn essential acrylic techniques as you follow along with the instructor to develop a vibrant, richly layered bird painting from an initial sketch to a finished artwork. This series is ideal for artists who want to strengthen their painting skills while gaining confidence working with acrylics and understanding how to build up color, texture, and form.\n <\/p>\n

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\n The lessons begin with transferring a basic contour drawing of the bird onto a gessoed board. Once the drawing is established, the series progresses into applying acrylic paint in controlled layers. Through each step of the process, you\u2019ll see how the instructor mixes color, applies paint, and adjusts values to create depth and dimension in the bird\u2019s form. By observing the complete process in real time, you\u2019ll learn not just what to paint, but why certain techniques are used and how acrylics behave differently from other mediums.\n <\/p>\n

\n As the series unfolds, you\u2019ll explore techniques such as color mixing, layering opaque and translucent paints, and using varied brushwork to suggest texture and detail in feathers and background elements. The instructor emphasizes the importance of planning and observation, helping you see how to reduce complex shapes into manageable values and forms before committing paint to the panel. You also learn how to strengthen contrasts through careful adjustments to highlights and shadows, ensuring a dynamic final result that feels both believable and engaging.\n <\/p>\n

\n This lesson series also discusses materials and tools you\u2019ll need to be successful. Acrylic paints, gessoed panels or boards, and a selection of nylon or bristle brushes are recommended, along with basic drawing tools like a graphite pencil and water for blending. By understanding how each element in your toolkit contributes to the final effect, you\u2019ll be better equipped to make decisions about materials in your future projects.\n <\/p>\n

\n Each video lesson runs over an hour and walks you through a different phase of the painting\u2019s development, from initial blocking-in of color through to refining details and unifying the composition. The pacing allows you to absorb the instructor\u2019s commentary on both technique and artistic decision-making, making it easy to follow along, pause, and practice each step on your own. The reference photo and finished result provided with the series give additional support so you can compare your progress and better understand how to approach each segment of the lesson.\n <\/p>\n

\n Whether you\u2019re new to acrylic painting or looking to improve your realism and layering techniques, the Acrylic Painting of a Bird lesson series offers a thorough and engaging way to build your skills. By the end of the series, you\u2019ll have a completed bird painting and a stronger foundation in the thoughtful use of acrylics for subjects that demand both color harmony and precise rendering.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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