Meet the Blue Tit — a tiny garden favourite known for its vibrant colours and curious nature. With its bright blues, soft yellows, and delicate features, it’s a joy to paint and the perfect subject for exploring detail and character in your artwork.
This tutorial is perfect for both skill-building and elevating realism. You'll learn to capture the vibrant plumage and quiet charm of the Blue Tit through subtle colour mixing, crisp detailing, and soft floral edges. The composition strikes a harmonious balance between fine detail and delicate softness—ideal for practicing brush control, blending techniques, and creating depth in your work.

Painting Surface: 12 x 16 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Palette Pro Series 1 size 5/0 & 0, Series 2 size 1, 2 & 2/0, Series 7 size 16, Series 9 size 1/8, Series 10 size 0 & 2.
Painting surface used in this lesson: Oil & Acrylic Card

Acrylic Paints:
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cerulean Blue
French Ultramarine
Ivory Black
Sap green
Titanium White

Oil Paints:
Autumn Orange
Burnt Umber
Cerulean Blue
Colbalt Blue
Lamp Black
Lemon Yellow
Sap Green
Titanium White
Ultramarine
Violet
Viridian Hue
Yellow Medium