How to Paint a Hummingbird in Acrylic

b Class Description

Create a showstopping piece as we paint a radiant hummingbird feeding on flax flowers in this real-time paint along class. Whether you choose to follow along on a canvas or try something new by painting directly onto a wooden palette like I do, this lesson will teach you to combine realism and creative presentation in one striking image.

This class is ideal for artists looking to add a bold, colorful bird painting to their collection while picking up useful tips on painting texture, lighting, and organic forms.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🪵 How to prepare a wooden palette for painting – Prime and seal your surface so it’s ready for acrylic or oil paint.
🌿 How to paint a soft bokeh background – Learn the layering technique to create a dreamy, out-of-focus backdrop.
🪶 How to paint detailed iridescent feathers – Capture the shine and texture of the hummingbird’s plumage.
🌺 How to paint realistic flax flowers – Use color and contrast to create natural-looking blooms.
✨ Plus tons of tips for brushwork, layering, and highlights.

🧰 Materials & Format:

📺 Full-length real-time video tutorial – Follow every step without missing a thing.
📄 Reference materials included – Use the same images I do for accurate proportions and details.
🎨 Suitable for acrylic or oil paints – I use a wooden palette, but you can follow along on canvas too.

Paint Something a Little Different

By the end of this class, you’ll have a dazzling and unique piece that captures the movement and delicacy of a hummingbird in flight—whether it’s painted on wood or canvas.

Join now and create something bold, bright, and beautiful!