Spring Bird Painting
PAINT with the ARTIST
A cheerful, beginner-friendly acrylic painting tutorial.
Project Overview
Create a bright and welcoming spring scene featuring a soft sky, wooden fence, blooming flowers, and a sweet garden bird. This project is designed for all skill levels and works beautifully for home painting, classrooms, libraries, and community art events.
Who It’s For
Beginners and casual painters
Families and youth programs
Classrooms, libraries, and community groups
Anyone looking for a relaxing seasonal project
Project Duration
Approx. 45–60 minutes
Work at your own pace—feel free to pause the video as needed.
Supplies Needed
Square canvas
Acrylic paints: red, blue, yellow, black, white
Paper plate(s) and palette
Large brush
1-inch flat brush
Small round brush
Paint rag or paper towel
Water cup (optional)
Watch the Tutorial
Follow along with the full video lesson here:
Download the Step-by-Step Guide
Use this FREE printable guide for classrooms, libraries, or offline painting sessions.
Tips for Success
• Use long, smooth strokes when blending the sky.
• Wipe your brush often to prevent muddy colors.
• Let some texture show in your flowers—perfect petals aren’t necessary!
• If your green gets too bright, add a little blue and white to soften it.
Creative Variations
Make the project your own:
• Change the bird’s color or add fun patterns.
• Add butterflies, bees, or extra flowers.
• Try a sunset sky instead of blue.
• Add more fence boards or tall grasses for texture.
Share Your Artwork
I’d love to see what you create!
Share your painting on social media, show your piece at your local library or classroom, or send us photo at sjmillerarts@gmail.com to see it featured on this page!
For art instruction, workshops, or creative programming in your community, I’d love to work with you. Reach out to discuss project options and scheduling.
