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Two illustrations of an Ovenbird with distinct backgrounds. The left features a light blue background, while the right has a purple background. Both illustrations show the bird's characteristic striped pattern and gentle features. Surrounding them are color swatches and an abstract sketch.

Art Toolkit Workshops

Painting Birds

Explore Ink and Watercolor with Rosalie Haizlett

Painting Birds

Live workshop with Rosalie Haizlett.

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About the Workshop

Join us online on Saturday, November 7th from 10am–12:30pm Pacific for Painting Birds: Explore Ink and Watercolor with Rosalie Haizlett!

In this workshop, artist and author Rosalie Haizlett will guide participants through two unique ways to combine an ink drawing with watercolor to quickly and confidently capture birds on paper. This workshop will cover various line art techniques, watercolor fundamentals such as color mixing and layering, as well as tips for achieving accurate, natural proportions for bird subjects.

Participants will leave this beginner-to-intermediate level workshop with two colorful watercolor-and-ink bird sketches, and the skills to transform their reference photos into works of art.

We hope to see you there!

A watercolor illustration of a bald eagle standing on a rock, featuring a white head and tail with dark brown feathers on its body. The eagle has a yellow beak and sharp claws, with the text "Bald eagle" written beside it.
A small bird with striped black and white feathers perches on a moss-covered branch, surrounded by a soft watercolor backdrop.
American Kestrel with distinctive orange and blue plumage, perched on a branch. The bird features spotted underparts and a long tail, showcasing its vibrant colors and detailed markings.
A hand holds a fine brush, poised to add details to a watercolor painting of a small owl nestled in a tree hollow. The owl's feathers display a mix of warm browns and soft highlights, surrounded by textured bark.
A detailed watercolor painting of a bird perched on a branch with berries. A hand holds a paintbrush, adding color to the artwork. A palette with various colors lies nearby.
A watercolor illustration of a brown and white owl perched on a branch, with a soft blue background. The owl has a rounded head and expressive eyes, showcasing its detailed feathers.
A person holding a paintbrush is painting a detailed watercolor illustration of a small bird with brown and white markings, perched on a green branch. In the background, an artist's palette with vibrant colors is visible.
A colorful illustration of a brown and orange owl perched on a branch against a teal background. The owl has large, expressive eyes and distinct feather patterns.

Workshop Structure

This workshop has two options available for purchase: Live Access or Recorded Access.

Live Access includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor.

Recorded Access includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date, and will be available for twelve months. If the workshop is renewed for another year, your recorded access will remain for the duration of the renewal.

All participants, regardless of access level, will have access to the workshop recording for a minimum of twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Learning Community, a space to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration! After signing up for any of our workshops, watch for the Art Toolkit Learning Community invitation in your inbox to get started.

Registration Details

Select either “Live Access” or “Recorded Access” and add to cart. Important: You are not registered until you have completed checkout.

We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder, and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.

When you have completed checkout, you’re in!

After Checkout

Once you have completed checkout, you will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform, Circle, within an hour of your purchase. If you don’t see this email after making your purchase, check your spam or promotions folders.

The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.

Getting into Circle

Once you receive our email with the invitation link, you will be prompted to either create a new account or sign in to your existing Circle account. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard.

Have more questions about our workshops or Circle? Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

For all other inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Team.

Note: Live Access requires a computer with a reliable internet connection.

About Rosalie Haizlett

A smiling woman with wavy brown hair and earrings sits at a table, holding a pen in her right hand while resting her chin on her left hand. She wears a black sleeveless top and has a relaxed, friendly expression.

Rosalie Haizlett is an illustrator and author whose work calls attention to the hidden and otherworldly aspects of the natural world. Rosalie has completed artist residencies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the National Audubon Society, and with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History. She is the recipient of the Eckelberry Fellowship for distinguished nature illustrators from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Audubon Magazine, and Orion Magazine.

The author of Watercolor in Nature and Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains, Rosalie lives on the edge of Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.

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