Description
Learn how to paint a beautiful cedar waxwing in acrylic from start to finish. In this lesson, I’ll walk you through each step of the process, from creating the bright blue sky and soft clouds to building the shape, color, and detail of the bird.
You’ll learn how to paint the cedar waxwing’s smooth feathers, warm brown tones, black mask, bright yellow tail accents, and subtle green highlights while keeping the painting approachable and fun. I’ll also provide the reference photo and a printable stencil that you can transfer directly to your canvas, making it easier to focus on the painting process.
This is a great lesson for practicing birds, soft backgrounds, realistic details, and acrylic layering techniques.
Colors Used: Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Raw Umber, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Light, Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna
Canavs Size: 11 X 14
Lesson Length: 2 hours


