A Brown-Headed Nuthatch

Posted on August 8, 2016 | 41 Comments

I like how this bird climbs headfirst down tree trunks.  I decided to try painting it in watercolor for Draw-A-Bird-Day, hosted by Laura at Create Art Everyday.  Be sure to check out her creative mixed media experiments on her blog – if you haven’t already!  🙂

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I started with a quick pencil sketch before painting it with watercolor in my art journal.  I was limited on time so this sometimes helps me to fuss less – I’m happy with the results.

Happy Bird Day, Friends!!!  🙂

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41 responses to “A Brown-Headed Nuthatch”

  1. Laura (Createarteveryday) | August 8, 2016 at 4:12 am | Reply

    He is beautiful, Jill! Wow, I thought it was a photo at first! Seriously, your daily drawing is doing amazing things, so impressed with this painting, you are rocking it girl!! And thanks for the mention. Gorgeous! I’m glad you’re pleased with this too! 💜💜💜

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    • Jill Kuhn | August 8, 2016 at 9:40 am | Reply

      Thanks Laura! 😃 I realized last night that I needed a bird for today so this one was done fairly quickly. I’m finding it helps me to start with a pencil sketch first before adding watercolor. I’m glad you like it. ❤️

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      • Laura (Createarteveryday) | August 8, 2016 at 3:59 pm |

        I think fast is so much better, Jill, sure helped me with my bird too. I can’t imagine painting a bird without a sketch first. I’m definitely not that brave or talented. Your nuthatch is really beautiful, Jill. The main thing is that you’re happy with it, and I’m really glad you are! ❤

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  3. kathiwerner | August 8, 2016 at 5:35 am | Reply

    Very beautifull drawing!

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  4. Carmel Campbell | August 8, 2016 at 6:41 am | Reply

    You should be happy with the results. So soft. Beautiful painting.

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  5. Jodi | August 8, 2016 at 6:45 am | Reply

    So sweet and beautiful Jill! We have lots of these in our backyard, and they do often eat upside down on the feeders! 🙂 You capture him so beautifully! Love it!

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  6. Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) | August 8, 2016 at 9:11 am | Reply

    Wowser! This is stunning, Jill! So delicate and beautiful. 😍

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  7. REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate | August 8, 2016 at 10:52 am | Reply

    I am tweeting loudly, this is fantastic, well captured ❤️

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  8. Birgit Winter | August 8, 2016 at 11:05 am | Reply

    Very nice picture, a little cutie:-)

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  9. Arsty Birdy | August 8, 2016 at 12:19 pm | Reply

    Love it ! He comes across to me as having a little bit of a character and I find this so adorable 🙂

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  10. colorpencil2014 | August 8, 2016 at 12:36 pm | Reply

    he’ll fly of the paper any minute….

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  11. Snehal Kank | August 8, 2016 at 2:57 pm | Reply

    He is cute Jill!

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  12. Carol | August 8, 2016 at 3:03 pm | Reply

    The colors and values used in this painting are so pleasing to the eye!

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  13. nickiscribbles | August 8, 2016 at 3:29 pm | Reply

    So beautiful, I love your little bird.

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  15. Painting for Joy | August 8, 2016 at 5:58 pm | Reply

    Perfection! Just beautiful Jill ! 👏🏻👍🏻💕

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  16. Elf smiley | August 8, 2016 at 10:32 pm | Reply

    Simply stunning!

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  17. anniedrawsthings | August 9, 2016 at 8:25 am | Reply

    This is so cute! Love the texture on the feathers.

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  18. Marsha M. Urlacher | August 10, 2016 at 3:16 pm | Reply

    This is a WONDERFUL bird, Jill!! I LOVE him. 🙂

    Marsha

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  20. hivebeard | September 27, 2016 at 11:39 am | Reply

    Holy Smokes! Nice work.

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