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Online courses to learn bird illustration from scratch

Whether you are starting from scratch or you already have some knowledge of scientific illustration of birds, our courses will help you to improve your technique and learn new ones from our teachers. As you may have seen the courses are divided by watercolor technique, digital technique or colored pencils, you decide which one you prefer! Mastering each technique takes time but leaves us with a deep pride in seeing our projects improve.

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The duration of each course is between 3 and 5 hours divided into different classes. You can check the characteristics of each course to know the exact duration.

Classes are online and are taught in video format, which you can watch as many times as you want.

Depending on the course, we will see illustrations such as a dodo or an eagle.

You can pay by credit card or Paypal.

You can enter each course to check its price by clicking on the "see course" button.

If your project is approved by the teachers you will be able to publish your bird project on our social networks. You can send an example similar to the one you have worked on in the course, but we recommend sending a new project of your choice. For example, you can send scientific illustrations to review such as eagles, vultures, hawks or other species of birds or birds that you like.

Once you have purchased the course, you will have access to the platform for 12 months. You will be able to take the courses as many times as you consider necessary.

By clicking on the "see course" button in each course, you will be able to see the materials you will need to complete the scientific illustration of birds course.

You can know all the characteristics of the bird courses by clicking on the "see course" buttons above.

The course starts from scratch so anyone could take the course. What if you already have knowledge of scientific illustration? You can take advantage of the course in the same way, because as we go deeper into the course, the level increases and you will learn the techniques and tips used by the teachers.

If you have reviewed the characteristics of each course and still have doubts, you can write to us from the "contact" section or write to contact@ilustraplanet.com

Tips for starting this course in scientific bird illustration

Although our role is to tell you about the techniques that you must take into account to be able to illustrate birds in a scientific way, it is also your duty to put into practice certain habits that will facilitate this task.

To take this course you must have patience and learn to look and observe what is around you. You must appreciate the beauty and those moments when time stands still. Take things calmly and quietly. Time allows us to appreciate nature and the complexity of the world.

Learn about bird anatomy, learn about species personalities, take photographs, review historical bird archives, and study birds. Keep a notebook and pencils handy at all times.