Step by Step Beginner WINTER CARDINAL Painting | Acrylic Painting Tutorial

Here is how to paint a winter cardinal! In this step by step painting tutorial I will walk you through a beginner winter cardinal painting with a fun blurred background technique called the bokeh effect. Trust the process with this one! There are many ways to achieve this effect but this way is one of my favorites. #paintingtutorial #easypainting #stepbystep
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FAQ:
Q: What kind of paint do you use?
A: This was acrylic craft paint (Apple Barrel Brand)
Q: What’s a “mop brush”?
A: A large round brush used for backgrounds or to blend large areas on a canvas. I use a wet n wild makeup brush at the dollar store (great for blending!)
Q: What are you painting on?
A: This was 11x14 canvas board
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Painting Steps:
1. Background: 00:00
2. Bokeh effect: 00:33
3. Bottom branch: 2:03
4: Cardinal shape: 2:16
5: Detail branches: 3:37
6. Cardinal details: 4:18
7: Berries and snow: 7:23
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🎨Colors:
White
Light blue
Light brown
Dark brown
Dark green
Dark red
Light red
Black

🖌Brushes used:
Mop brush
Pouncers (Large, Medium, and Small)
Size 5 round
Size 3 round
Size 0 detail
Cotton Swab
Flat brush (any size for splatter)
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