Mixtape: 7 Ways to Paint and Draw Birds

​CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape. 

Birds are a bundle of personality in a tiny package, which makes them such an irresistible subject for so many Creativebug artists. From fluffy and feathered to cheeky and sleek, see how these seven creators bring a bird to the page. If you're feeling inspired, check out the full Daily Practice series of each artist below:

Daily Painting Challenge: 30 Things to Paint with August Wren
Daily Drawing Challenge: Tracing Shadows with Lisa Solomon 
Daily Drawing Challenge: 31 Things to Draw with Pam Garrison 
Daily Painting Challenge: Flowers, Fruits and the Natural World with Carolyn Gavin
Everyday Sketching: 31 Still Life Prompts with Jon Stich 
Keeping a Sketchbook: A Daily Practice with Mariko Jesse 
Developing Your Visual Vocabulary: A Daily Practice in Mark Making with Lisa Congdon