Part 1 - Complete a series of continuous line drawings of birds. 

• Start with blind [look at subject only] continuous drawings of about 90 seconds each and then move to modified contour [looking at both paper and subject].

• These drawings should be at least the size of your hand and do not worry if they overlap - fill the entire page with line drawings

Part 2- Select a part of your sheet that is an interesting composition.  

• • Redraw this to A4 paper [wet strength].  

  • Use this time to strengthen some lines to create visual interest.  

  • You may also add in details you may have missed BUT keep it as continuous line!

Part 3 - use indian ink to add washes of greys to the birds where shadows would be. 

• • Use mid to light grey inside the bird and mid to dark for the background

Part 4 - Use colour dye/watercolor to add blocks of colour to individual shapes created by the continuous line [wet on wet to allow colour bleed within the birds]

• • Think about warm/cool colours and complementary colours.  Apply the colour OVER THE TOP of the greyscale of the Indian ink... don't try to "fill in the gaps"

Part 5 - add details back in

• • add white around eyes and a highlight in them

  • add texture to any branches etc

  • Go over your lines with ink and skewer- keep the lines continuous and loose