{"id":31647,"date":"2019-08-28T15:35:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T15:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=31647"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:46:55","slug":"3-little-birds-with-colored-pencils-hummingbird-with-caran-dache","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/3-little-birds-with-colored-pencils-hummingbird-with-caran-dache","title":{"rendered":"3 Little Birds with Colored Pencils &#8211; Hummingbird with Caran D&#8217;Ache"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"coursetitlecontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetitle\">\n<h1><span>3 Little Birds with Colored Pencils:<\/span> Hummingbird with Luminance Colored Pencils<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/360336779\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"logoimage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logosmall75.png\"><\/div>\n<p>\n    <div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\">\n<span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:1.5em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/register-3-little-birds\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">BUY COURSE $57<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperkscontainer\">\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><span>This course features:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>3 Hours of Instruction<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-film\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>13 Videos<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>3 eBooks<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/i>30 Day Money Back Guarantee<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p>\n\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<div class=\"favorites\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabs\">\n<input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-1\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-1\" class=\"label\">Lessons <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:2px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"curriculumcontainer\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/3-little-birds-with-colored-pencils-kingfisher-with-prismacolor-pencils\" class=\"curriculum\"><strong>SERIES 1: KINGFISHER \/ PRISMACOLOR<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/3-little-birds-with-colored-pencils-blue-jay-with-polychromos-pencils\" class=\"curriculum\"><strong>SERIES 2: BLUE JAY \/ POLYCHROMOS<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/3-little-birds-with-colored-pencils-hummingbird-with-caran-dache\" class=\"curriculum\"><strong>SERIES 3: HUMMINGBIRD \/ LUMINANCE<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 1: Materials and Sketching (8:57)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 2: The Head (15:03)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 3: The Wings and Lower Body (17:17)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 4: Tail Feather and Finishing (14:41)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>  <input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-2\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-2\" class=\"label\">Description <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:3px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Lesson Description<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis lesson series is a vibrant and immersive study designed to help artists create a stunning hummingbird drawing using colored pencils on black paper. In this lesson series, students work with Luminance Colored Pencils, known for their rich pigment and smooth laydown, to master techniques that emphasize contrast, luminosity, and fine detail. The dark surface of black paper adds dramatic impact to the final piece, making colors appear brighter and more vivid while sharpening focus on light and form.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Hummingbird-with-colored-pencils-finished.jpg\" alt=\"Colored Pencil Drawing of a Hummingbird on black paper\"><\/p>\n<h2>Materials and Surface Setup<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe series begins by introducing essential materials and surface preparation. Luminance Colored Pencils are selected for their high pigment concentration, lightfastness, and ability to layer beautifully. Black paper is chosen for its ability to make colors pop and create an inherently dramatic background without additional application. Students learn how to secure the paper and select pencil colors that will work harmoniously to capture the intricate form and vibrant plumage of the hummingbird.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Sketching the Hummingbird<\/h2>\n<p>\nBefore applying colored pencil, the lesson series guides students through sketching the hummingbird\u2019s basic structure. Emphasis is placed on capturing correct proportions and the dynamic posture of the bird in flight. This preliminary sketch lays the groundwork for precise color application and detail work. By starting with a confident drawing, students ensure the final artwork maintains accurate anatomy and engaging composition.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Layering Color on Black Paper<\/h2>\n<p>\nWith the sketch in place, students begin layering Luminance pencils to establish the hummingbird\u2019s vibrant colors. The lesson demonstrates how pigment interacts with the black surface and how to build up layers gently to avoid saturating the tooth of the paper too quickly. Starting with lighter colors and gradually incorporating darker hues helps define form and depth. Students learn how to create smooth transitions and preserve brightness in highlight areas.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Capturing Texture and Detail<\/h2>\n<p>\nA key focus of the series is rendering the intricate texture of feathers and capturing the hummingbird\u2019s iridescent quality. Students explore directional strokes, color blending, and subtle shifts in value to suggest texture and light reflection. Close attention is paid to the eye, beak, and wing feathers, bringing the bird to life with clarity and personality.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Refining and Final Touches<\/h2>\n<p>\nAs the series progresses, focus shifts to refining details and enhancing contrast. Students learn how to deepen shadows, sharpen edges, and apply highlights that elevate the drawing\u2019s realism. By the end of this series, artists will have a polished, dynamic piece and a strong understanding of working with colored pencils on black paper for luminous, high-impact artwork.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Specific Lessons<\/h2>\n<h3>Lesson 1 - Materials and Sketching<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson one, we'll review the materials used for this lesson series and create a sketch of the body.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 2 - The Head<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson two, we'll begin layering colored pencil applications to develop the head and upper portion of the body.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 3 - The Wings and Lower Body<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson three, we'll develop the wings and lower body of the hummingbird. 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