The Rooster Online Workshop

Rooster Watercolour Tutorial

There's nothing quite like a rooster in full colour, all fiery reds and oranges bursting across his feathers, with that dramatic sweep of deep blue black tail feathers finishing him off in style. Bold, proud, and full of personality, he's an absolute joy to paint.

If you've ever thought "how do you make feathers look like that without it turning into a mess," this tutorial will show you exactly how. I'll guide you through layering warm reds, oranges and yellows with confident, expressive strokes to build up all that texture and movement, then we'll switch it up with rich, inky blues for that dramatic tail. Loose linework ties it all together, giving him plenty of character without ever feeling stiff or overworked.

This one is a wonderfully bold and energising painting to sink your teeth into. Pop the kettle on, settle in, and enjoy building up all those rich, warm colours, one feather at a time, until he's standing there in full glory.

What's included:

📹 Full video tutorial, follow along at your own pace, pause and rewind whenever you need
📝 Written tutorial notes with all the colours, brushes, and steps laid out clearly
🖌️ Reference photos to inspire your painting and guide your colours
✏️ A printable/traceable outline, so there's no stressful drawing stage, just trace and paint

By the end, you'll have your very own rooster painting, bold, colourful, and full of character.

Grab your brushes, pour that cup of tea, and let's paint a rooster together 🐓🎨