EASY watercolor hummingbird/ painting ideas for beginners

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  • @iHanna
    @iHanna Жыл бұрын

    I did this, it took me 50 minutes not 5, and my hummingbirds look like drag queen ducks!

  • @ericaroberts5829

    @ericaroberts5829

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂 we are our own worst critics!!! I'm store they're gorgeous! Ellens tutorials taught me how to paint flowers with watercolor ❤

  • @kaylenegarvey3869

    @kaylenegarvey3869

    5 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @lanieduncan4446

    @lanieduncan4446

    4 ай бұрын

    Lol

  • @cpnotill9264

    @cpnotill9264

    3 ай бұрын

    Would love to see them Hanna!

  • @JedannaH

    @JedannaH

    2 ай бұрын

    Love your comment!

  • @1234shutterbug
    @1234shutterbugАй бұрын

    This tutorial helped me get back to painting after seven months--thank you!

  • @AndyMan365
    @AndyMan365 Жыл бұрын

    I've painted for fun for most of my life, and it never ceases to amaze me how you often come across someone like Ellen who teaches you something nice and simple and adds to your enjoyment.. thank you Ellen 😊

  • @flutterbydragonfly
    @flutterbydragonflyАй бұрын

    So fun! I am a brand new painter and I was able to recreate these reasonably well. Thank you!!

  • @tonimcdowall2427
    @tonimcdowall24272 ай бұрын

    I’m only watching this for the first time a year after you first posted this and it’s exactly what I needed to see to get me painting again after a few weeks of doing none!

  • @jadexx3
    @jadexx3 Жыл бұрын

    Love your style of painting and the way you teach! Thank you! 🌸💕

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @brendaleetaylor9566
    @brendaleetaylor95664 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! My mother's favorite bird is a Hummingbird so I'll be practicing this until I get one that I can give her!

  • @karensuter2898
    @karensuter2898 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE the sound effects!! They enhance the “stress free” atmosphere of your exceptional tutorials!

  • @ullazitabinder2091
    @ullazitabinder20917 ай бұрын

    that was pure joy watching this painting coming to life :) imagine that water coloring can look this easy :)

  • @Suflers570
    @Suflers570Күн бұрын

    Thank you. Perfect

  • @anja1827
    @anja1827 Жыл бұрын

    Omg,,,, i did it, my first hummingbird, i am so proud of myself, thanx Ellen, greetings from the Netherlands

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @christinemcclester2695

    @christinemcclester2695

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Anja 👋 greetings from Ohio USA…this is my first bird as well. I just adore Ellen and am learning so much!

  • @dominiquebenoit9876
    @dominiquebenoit9876 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! You are a super artist and super teacher Ellen! :)

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @joeytipping7436
    @joeytipping7436 Жыл бұрын

    Awww, they are such sweet little jewels. Love them, Ellen! Thank you for teaching us how to paint these and I love all your sound effects! 🥰

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @gabrielabosenberg3987
    @gabrielabosenberg3987 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Ellen.I am starting with a series of birds, and this is the perfect start.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @beverleyduke-young6477

    @beverleyduke-young6477

    Жыл бұрын

    Lovely. Did you use regular water colors or gwash (sp)? Bdy❤

  • @faithgallaty4751
    @faithgallaty4751 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this. I’m going to give it a go. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it whimsical and carefree ❤

  • @janwarchola6187
    @janwarchola6187 Жыл бұрын

    You are my favorite artist to watch😊. Thank you!!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @roxannerosecrans4441
    @roxannerosecrans4441 Жыл бұрын

    Love the hummingbirds! I can't wait to see them this spring 🥰 also like the 5 min challenge 😊

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay! Thank you!

  • @julianamaiaterapeuta
    @julianamaiaterapeuta14 күн бұрын

    you´re so fun 😊 I enjoyed this class very much and my humming birds got so cute, Thak you!

  • @juliabauer6563
    @juliabauer6563 Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Adorable

  • @cowgirljane3316
    @cowgirljane3316 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite bird! Oh, how beautiful!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine too!

  • @SusanWymolaArtrepreneur
    @SusanWymolaArtrepreneur9 ай бұрын

    I Love your technique Ellen. I like the top bird's wings because of the wispy little details. This is a great lesson!

  • @jannissen8146
    @jannissen8146 Жыл бұрын

    I love this!! Thanks for showing both ways to draw the birds..that’s really helpful. Can’t exit to try this one!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @easysunshineart7215
    @easysunshineart7215 Жыл бұрын

    While watching you painting, I could feel the joy and fun you kept talking about” have fun”. Love it. Thank you so much❤❤❤❤

  • @muggywebster1117

    @muggywebster1117

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, It's awesome!

  • @vicescala6001
    @vicescala6001Ай бұрын

    Beautiful perfect

  • @diannedidomizio52747
    @diannedidomizio52747 Жыл бұрын

    ❤So Pretty!! Perfect Bird for Watercolor!!

  • @Doggymomma52
    @Doggymomma52 Жыл бұрын

    I’m saving this for sure. Been in a block and was sick. Been at least 3-4 weeks since I picked up a brush.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel ya was there around Xmas time!

  • @dianecharest8365
    @dianecharest8365 Жыл бұрын

    I love your confidence Ellen. The way you get in there and not worry and everything comes out perfect. I can ne er paint as nice as you. Yourr good. Thanks for teaching us.

  • @amandastratton8242
    @amandastratton8242 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful painting Ellen thank you They are such wonderful birds xx

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @cherihermans9118
    @cherihermans9118 Жыл бұрын

    Your style of teaching is very relaxing and makes me want to pursue painting with water colours. Thank you.

  • @mohanpoondii1988
    @mohanpoondii198811 ай бұрын

    excellent 👌👌👌👌👌 dimensions skillful strokes appealing technics thankyou so much

  • @beckyjones5857
    @beckyjones5857 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful-I love hummers! Can’t wait for their spring return! Thanks for choosing them for today! You break it down so they look “do-able”! A work in progress!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @cynthiawhigham4812
    @cynthiawhigham4812 Жыл бұрын

    Learning how to watercolor, I think I’ll try this it looks doable. Thanks

  • @laurieh9388
    @laurieh9388 Жыл бұрын

    Great for us beginners!

  • @sylphofthewildwoods5518
    @sylphofthewildwoods5518 Жыл бұрын

    They're lovely. Thank you, Ellen!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @veronicahopkinson2785
    @veronicahopkinson27853 ай бұрын

    Love this

  • @wendyhansen3223
    @wendyhansen3223 Жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely piece. My favorite thing in summer watching all those birds fight over feeders in my yard.

  • @jasminhembrow9400
    @jasminhembrow9400 Жыл бұрын

    Very pretty birds😊

  • @barbaragelpi6839
    @barbaragelpi6839 Жыл бұрын

    This was so fun!!!!

  • @Jendollla
    @Jendollla Жыл бұрын

    Love this. I am trying to doodle while on my lunch. I attempted this. My bird is a little on the thin side. Lol, I painted it with the vivivia color sheets, so my colors are bold . Still, it's a fun practice . Thanks for the idea and tutorial.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @lloges0127
    @lloges01273 ай бұрын

    I loved it! Thank you. Not sure how great mine are but it was fun!

  • @marielouisedavidson4834
    @marielouisedavidson4834 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Thank you so much!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @maryspringer1442
    @maryspringer1442 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.. I love hummingbirds..and these 5 minute ideas are perfect! look forward to more of these

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @hackercat121
    @hackercat121 Жыл бұрын

    This is so wonderful, Ellen. Thanks for showing us how it's done. Your tutorials give me a lot of confidence! 😍

  • @foreversettled9144
    @foreversettled9144 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Blessings.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @gwenlewis2372
    @gwenlewis23722 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Thank you. You convinced me to try it. Mine was not perfect, but I'll do it again.

  • @user-gw1rx2gc5i
    @user-gw1rx2gc5i Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ellen. This looks fun I am going to try it.

  • @montieverett4983
    @montieverett4983 Жыл бұрын

    You are my new favorite!!!!

  • @user-gw1rx2gc5i
    @user-gw1rx2gc5i Жыл бұрын

    This looks fun I’m going to try it.

  • @christinemcclester2695
    @christinemcclester2695 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t thank you enough! You hit the nail on the head because I got supplies for Christmas and am intimidated to try anything other than a rose and a galaxy. Just learning at age 55 and am grateful to have found you here and on Tiktok! Excited to learn more!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you 🥰

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @joangrassi774

    @joangrassi774

    Жыл бұрын

    Love how you make it look so easy and fun. I am such a perfectionist and I have to learn how to be more loose and have more fun. I get overwhelmed and then I do nothing. Got to get more daring and you really help with that. Did a lot of your Christmas designs as Christmas cards and loved all of them. Thanks for making painting look and feel fun. Can’t wait to try these darling birds.

  • @martiphilpot1022
    @martiphilpot1022 Жыл бұрын

    Love these!

  • @hkremer2167
    @hkremer2167 Жыл бұрын

    I did it! Thanks for giving me the confidence! 🙂

  • @NWalker2010
    @NWalker2010 Жыл бұрын

    Ellen, those little fellas are just precious and so fun. I’m glad to hear that you are going to be doing detailed flowers in the tutorials to come, I look forward to that! You truly are gifted and I appreciate you sharing!

  • @carriegriffith4922
    @carriegriffith492210 ай бұрын

    I started painting last summer ( 1 year ago). Hummingbirds are my favorite animal and I’m always thankful for a new perspective and tutorial on how to paint or draw these amazing creatures. Thank you for your channel and your teaching! When I retire, I’m going on one of your watercolor trips! Mark my words!

  • @marybarton5651
    @marybarton565110 ай бұрын

    Love these hummingbird and flowers 😊

  • @gwenritch
    @gwenritch9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Ellen for this wonderful upload. Im trying so hard to create a bd card for my friend and so Im practicing these lovely cuties. Thanks so much

  • @dorothyatchison1825
    @dorothyatchison1825 Жыл бұрын

    Currently watching a snow storm outside … YOU saved the day Ellen by bringing back some summer ❤ Thank you so very much!

  • @alisonskinner9650
    @alisonskinner9650 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome thank you for making it so easy ..I did it !!!

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves96502 ай бұрын

    I loved this. X

  • @swooten8596
    @swooten859610 ай бұрын

    Thank you for making your drawings so easy to see! That is only reason I enjoy your tutorials. 😍

  • @GirlPaintsArt
    @GirlPaintsArt Жыл бұрын

    So much fun… love the hummingbirds!!🤗🥰💖💖💖

  • @sonjahickmon5203
    @sonjahickmon5203 Жыл бұрын

    Will try definitely! No more fear! Lol thanks a lot!

  • @momomarie
    @momomarie Жыл бұрын

    Sweet, I love yours

  • @kathiebumpers1767
    @kathiebumpers176711 ай бұрын

    Love this!

  • @margaretstewart4058
    @margaretstewart4058 Жыл бұрын

    Love the sound effects almost as much as the pretty birds 😊

  • @teresawilson9530
    @teresawilson9530 Жыл бұрын

    I love this! I am going to give it a try with my cobalt green, opera rose, red, and maybe some iridescent gold etc. 😊

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @sonjahowell1442
    @sonjahowell1442 Жыл бұрын

    This was so fun. Loved following along! You are an amazing teacher Ellen! Thank you

  • @patvickery6890
    @patvickery689019 күн бұрын

    I love these hummers! Thank you! I hope to try in the morning.

  • @susanpain-beano
    @susanpain-beano Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful !!!

  • @chrisfairall1923
    @chrisfairall1923 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ! I’m game now to have a go. 💓

  • @kathrynledward2037
    @kathrynledward2037 Жыл бұрын

    I love your style of teaching you make it look easy and give me confidence to try. Thank you Ellen x

  • @louiseregan9353
    @louiseregan9353 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! Total beginner here and you make learning to paint so much fun. Thank you Ellen!

  • @pamvance7378
    @pamvance7378 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE THIS. hummingbirds made easy. 🎉

  • @not-so-mel-ancholy
    @not-so-mel-ancholy Жыл бұрын

    I am new to watercolor painting, as in i opened the brushes up right before i gave this tutorial a whirl...it took me a lot longer than the video, as I would pause, rewind and replay as i learned. I am thrilled at how my first painting turned out, and i appreciate your easy to follow style and flow! Looking forward to watching and learning more! THANK YOU!!

  • @Colleen1978
    @Colleen1978 Жыл бұрын

    I pained along with this tutorial. I very much enjoyed the process but my painting looks nothing like yours! LOL But I had fun and I will try again. Thanks!

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @carolyndaughton3373
    @carolyndaughton3373 Жыл бұрын

    Ellen, I can't believe how pretty this is! I really appreciate how you show us how to draw it. That is always a challenge for me. These two little hummers are painted beautifully. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ellencrimitrent

    @ellencrimitrent

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @peaches5712
    @peaches5712 Жыл бұрын

    Oh I love this one Ellen! ❤ Thank you for all you do for us!

  • @georgiabartholomew6850
    @georgiabartholomew68504 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Ellen! I love this tutorial, and before today, I had thought that hummingbirds were too difficult for me to attempt painting. Your teaching style is great!

  • @gail-gmac6871
    @gail-gmac6871 Жыл бұрын

    I have been dying to try a hummingbird and never knew where to start! Thank you so much for your explanation and assurance that we can just go with the flow! Beautiful painting!

  • @Lena-jd6iy
    @Lena-jd6iy Жыл бұрын

    My favorite bird, thanks for showing me how to draw and paint them!

  • @growinginthewordofgod8839
    @growinginthewordofgod8839 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou! I can't wait to paint these beautiful birds!

  • @angelalowe5747
    @angelalowe5747Ай бұрын

    Wow so cool ❤

  • @andreareina3172
    @andreareina3172 Жыл бұрын

    Love this tutorial!!

  • @holly5837
    @holly5837 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Super helpful for beginner me. ❤️

  • @pamvance7378
    @pamvance7378 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and fun😊

  • @mariem5990
    @mariem5990 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ! Thank you for the video

  • @jacintacesp
    @jacintacesp Жыл бұрын

    Love the way you just boldly started blobbing at the edges with all sorts of colours! Looks amazing like that. I'd love to see more tutorials on that kind of thing, backgrounds, background colours, etc.

  • @heatherheffernan5742
    @heatherheffernan5742 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ellen you are fabulous and help me feel like painting everyday!

  • @oldpineapple
    @oldpineapple Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great tutorial.

  • @suzannebrighton932
    @suzannebrighton932 Жыл бұрын

    Just love it, thanks for sharing

  • @AaliyahOKee
    @AaliyahOKee Жыл бұрын

    Very nice illustration . . showing 😊

  • @zuska168
    @zuska1688 ай бұрын

    Realy great and beautiful birts.Great job.I will try it like you shoved.Thanks

  • @andreag601
    @andreag601 Жыл бұрын

    I did this with some shimmery watercolor set from Micheal's and I really love how they turned out! They're so shimmery and beautiful! Thanks for the watercolor hummingbirds! I'm still getting used to looser/lesser perfect type art and can be overcritical of my own work before it's even done. Off to follow more of your tutorials soon!

  • @KK-tx2cm
    @KK-tx2cm Жыл бұрын

    Loved painting this little bird along with you! Thank you! You are amazing!

  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila49811 ай бұрын

    What pretty little guys! How lucky we are to have them for inspiration! Many thanks!

  • @jacquelinecastillomanzon5911
    @jacquelinecastillomanzon5911 Жыл бұрын

    Hermosos colibrí, gracias por enseñar 🪻

  • @elizabethchristensen8486
    @elizabethchristensen8486 Жыл бұрын

    So much fun! Thanks for helping me to loosen UP!

  • @Terry-xf8uh
    @Terry-xf8uh Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for so generously sharing your talent and in such a relaxed manner. I'm hooked on Ellen Crimi-Trent videos!

  • @cindylong2782
    @cindylong2782 Жыл бұрын

    I really want to create this. I am new to watercolor. Have yet to make an actual painting. Got supplies for Christmas. This is just so beautiful!

  • @lindakmorse8642
    @lindakmorse8642 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect! I have never used water colors but have always been very serious about each brush stroke. You have given me a much better, enjoyable and calming feeling to try my hand at giving it a go. Thanks

  • @ruthdorner4001
    @ruthdorner400111 ай бұрын

    Thank's Ellen! Love. Your paintings and your teaching❤🎉

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