Watch Me Illustrate Birds!

Tips for Illustrating Birds

• Focus on shapes and proportions at first

• Start with quick sketches to capture the essence of the bird before refining the details

• Study the bird's anatomy for accurate positioning of wings, legs, and beak, etc.

• Observe the bird's posture and posture

• Familiarize yourself with the key characteristics of the specif species you’re illustrating

• Simplify feather details, focusing on texture and flow rather than each individual feather

• Use highlights and shadow to add depth to your bird

• Experiment with different brush techniques to create realistic textures

• Take a picture to use as reference later

• Capture quick sketches in person and then use images from your guide or the internet as reference for your illustrations.