How To Paint An Owl

10 Amazing (and Easy!) Tutorials

Introduction

The owl is a very complicated bird, and painting them is just as complicated. There’s a lot going on in an owl’s body, and to be able to grasp hold of it all in your artwork can be a tedious task. Fortunately, I came across some great tutorials on how to paint an owl, and I think these videos can help you with your artwork.

There are three different approaches to painting an owl. There’s the easy approach for beginners, which doesn’t involve any complex techniques, or detailing. Then there’s the intermediate approach for those who’re a bit more experienced. Finally, there’s the advanced approach for professional artists who’re confident of their skills.

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Easy Owl Painting Tutorial

Easy Owl Painting Tutorial

In this video tutorial, you’ll get to see how to paint an owl in a relatively easy and simple way. There’s nothing complex about this painting. It’s quite simple, and mostly involves straightforward painting techniques. The coloring, although not perfect, is quite neatly done. This owl painting tutorial is ideal for artists who’re new to acrylic painting.

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Cute Owl Painting Tutorial

Cute Owl Painting Tutorial

This beginner’s level tutorial will show you a simple, and easy process of painting a cute little owl. This painting deserves a lot of appreciation for the way it stands out. It’s pretty neatly done, and although it’s not entirely perfect, it does have a bit of realistic appeal to it. The tutorial will help you get the brush strokes just right so that you too can replicate this amazing piece of art.

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Owl Painting with a Starry Background

Owl Painting with a Starry Background

This video demonstration will show you how to paint an owl using acrylics. The lack of proper shading and details makes this artwork quite easy to work on, and hence, it’s perfect for beginners. Despite lacking in terms of depth and color, this simple owl painting still has a clean look, and given that it’s for beginners, I think it’s perfect the way it is.

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Realistic Owl Painting

Realistic Owl Painting

If you’re a fan of aesthetic art styles, you’re going to love this. This video tutorial will teach you how to paint a realistic, and aesthetic looking portrait of an owl. The coloring in this artwork is phenomenal, and so are the details. It’s a magnificent piece of art, the type I’d love to have hanging on my living room walls. If you’re a pro with the brush, this is something you’ll enjoy working on.

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Painting a Spooky Owl

Painting a Spooky Owl

This video tutorial is perfect for artists who’re experienced with acrylics. It’s a simple looking, yet somewhat sophisticated painting of an owl. The overall appeal of this artwork is a bit spooky. You’ve got your wide eyed owl, and a dark background, the perfect scene for a Halloween theme (according to me at least). The coloring is phenomenal, and the way the artist uses the shades and lighting effects to their advantage is also praiseworthy. Do give it a try if you’re eager to work on something challenging.

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Striking Owl Painting

Striking Owl Painting

In this video demonstration, you’ll get to see how the artist paints a visually striking close-up portrait of an owl. The painting is very detailed. You can almost feel the details popping right out of your screens. The color shades are also perfectly done. This is something I’d like to have hanging on my living room walls. The video is pretty self-explanatory, and if you’re a skilled painter, you should go ahead and give this artwork a try.

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Cool Close-up of an Owl

Cool Close-up of an Owl

This beginner’s level tutorial will show you a simple, and easy process of painting a close-up of an owl. This may not be a masterpiece, but it’s still a pretty nice artwork. The coloring is quite smooth, and the finishing is very neat as well. This painting is perfect for beginners to try out. The tutorial will guide you through the whole process. All you need to do is pay attention.

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Simple Snowy Owl

Simple Snowy Owl

This is a painting of what I like to call a ‘snowy’ owl. It’s a very plain and simple artwork, with no real details or color shades. Despite lacking in terms of depth and color, it’s still a good painting, if you look at it from a beginner’s point of view. If you want, you could add in a bit of your own creativity, and give this owl a different look. In addition to that, you could also change the setting, and perhaps make this painting stand out in a different way. The options are endless; you just need to imagine, and give it a try.

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Majestic Owl Painting

Majestic Owl Painting

I recommend you give this painting a try only if you’re somewhat experienced with acrylic painting. This is not a difficult painting to work on, but it does need a bit of skill. Notice how the artist does so much with so little. It’s as if it were an incomplete painting, but it still has that majestic, and aesthetic vibe to it.

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Owl Silhouette Painting Demonstration

Owl Silhouette Painting Demonstration

This demonstration will show you how to paint a simple silhouette of an owl on a tree. It’s quite an easy process, and doesn’t involve any complex technique. All you need to do to achieve something like this is follow the tutorial, and paint accordingly. You don’t need to bother with adding your own touches. This owl painting is fine the way it is.

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By Jimena & Iñigo

The Navarro-Rubios

My husband and I are learning how to draw and paint. We wanted to share this learning process with the world and have fun! That's why we created this blog. We'll have drawing contests every week and you'll decide who won that week! Follow along and learn with us!

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Jimena & Iñigo

The Navarro-Rubios

My husband and I are learning how to draw and paint. We wanted to share this learning process with the world and have fun! That's why we created this blog. We'll have drawing contests every week and you'll decide who won that week! Follow along and learn with us!

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