Details in Focus: 6 Tips for Coloring Realistic Birds (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)
Do you want to color Realistic birds?
Traditional blending techniques teach you to color everything smooth.
It doesn’t matter what animal you’re coloring— furry puppies, spiky porcupines, scaly fish, or feathery flamingos— no problem, just color them all smooth!
So it’s no wonder your animals turn out generic and cartoonish.
Folks, this is nuts. As a professional artist, I can’t imagine ignoring the amazing textures that make birds so interesting and unique.
It’s not hard to add a little bit of realism to your coloring.
Coloring Details: Color What You See, Not What You Think You See (Copic Markers, Colored Pencils)
I’m sorry, but it’s true:
Some realistic coloring projects turn out weird and kind’a freaky looking.
It’s not because you lack skill or talent. It’s because beginners often trip over their own brains.
Getting past the brain hurdle is something EVERY beginner must do if they intend to grow and mature as an artist. There’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s just a normal part of the learning process.
