Learn How to Paint MOM AND BABY SWAN with Acrylic - Paint and Sip at Home - Step by Step Tutorial

VIDEO DESCRIPTION This painting tutorial will take you through easy to follow, step-by-step instructions on how to paint this aquatic bird portrait of “MOM AND BABY SWAN“ with a sentimental maternal message of sincere nurturing and protection as the mother swan provides shelter, comfort and a nice ride as they travel through the water during a beautiful sunny day. You can imagine this to be a pond, lake, stream, or the inlet of an ocean or sea. You’ll provide a natural setting for the swans with the reflective ripples implying that they are swimming near the lands edge in a secluded quiet cove or serene lake. You’ll learn simple painting techniques that will help you to create this realistic piece of art with a majestic large white bird coddling her baby cod or pen as they drift through the water. With a graceful posture securing it’s child under it’s neck, the tall imposing feathered goose type bird will give the painting a tender feel. You’ll learn to paint these realistic looking birds with dimension, texture and lifelike expressions. With a dry brush technique you’ll learn how to create shadows in and around the bird bodies and in the feathers providing shape and form. Inspired by mother’s day, the maternal bond we share, motherhood, and the influence of mothers in our society, this painting will bring a powerful message to the viewer. You’ll learn to paint this realistic waterscape animal portrait with depth, contrast and natural colors, creating an image that will have your imagination running wild with this majestic stately bird’s delicate white feathers and strong mom love. Using only 3 brushes and 6 colors we’ll create this conversational masterpiece inspired by family, nature, spring and new beginnings, that is sure to bring lively energy on the wall of any home. So let’s get painting and let’s get sipping! IMAGE LINK FOR PRINTING: and Baby MICHELLE’S ORIGINAL PAINTINGS FOR SALE HERE: MATERIALS: Canvas: 16x20 stretched primed canvas Brushes: 1/2 inch flat bristle (large), 1/4 inch flat bristle (medium), #1 round (small) Acrylic Paint: titanium white, mars black, deep yellow, burnt umber (brown), chrome orange, green oxide Other: #2 pencil, palette, cup of water for washing brushes, paper towel for drying brushes PURCHASE FULL DIY KIT FOR THIS PAINTING HERE: STEPS: 1. pencil – Draw outline of swans 2. 1/2 inch bristle brush – Paint water with black, green and yellow 3. 1/4 inch bristle brush – Paint base coat of baby swan with brown, black and white 4. 1/2 inch bristle brush – Paint base coat for momma swan with brown, black and white 5. #1 round brush – Paint black areas of faces with black 6. 1/4 inch bristle brush – Paint shadows with black, brown and light gray (created in step 4) 7. #1 round brush – Finish facial features with white, light gray, black, brown, yellow, orange and dark gray (created in step 3) 8. 1/4 bristle brush – Finish baby swan feathers with white, light gray and brown 9. 1/2 inch bristle brush – Finish head and neck of momma swan with light gray, brown and white 10. 1/4 inch bristle brush – Finish momma’s wings with white, brown and light gray 11. #1 round brush – Sign with black LINKS AND CONTACT INFO: Michelle’s Patreon Page: Paint and Sip at Home: Berkshire Paint and Sip: Michelle the Painter: Paint and Sip Facebook: Email: mliglesias@ Phone: (413) 205-8346