Easy Spring Bird’s Nest Drawing 🌿 Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Tutorial for Beginners

In this relaxing spring art tutorial, I show how to create a simple and beautiful bird’s nest drawing using Caran d'Ache Neocolor II water-soluble crayons. This beginner-friendly drawing is perfect if you want to explore the wonderful possibilities of Neocolor II crayons and other water-soluble drawing materials. I share several of my favourite techniques to create interesting textures and soft natural colours. In this video I will show you: 🌿 How to layer Neocolor II crayons 🌿 Simple colour mixing techniques 🌿 How to activate crayons with water 🌿 Different brush techniques for varied textures 🌿 How to create natural twig textures for a bird’s nest This is a gentle and creative exercise that is perfect for beginners, nature lovers, and anyone looking for inspiration for spring sketching. You can follow along using Caran d'Ache Neocolor II, but any water-soluble crayons, pastels, or pencils will work beautifully. So take a moment to slow down, enjoy the process, and create a peaceful little spring drawing together. ✨ Materials used • Caran d'Ache Neocolor II water-soluble crayons in following colors: Light cobalt blue (hue), Light blue, Prussian blue, Aubergine, Ochre, Brown, Sepia, Light Olive, Chinese green, Moss green, Black ,White, Payne's grey • Watercolour sketchbook (I use Hahnemühle watercolor sketchbook) • Soft round brushes (I use synthetic brushes by Holbein) 🌸 About Gooseberries and Roses On this channel I share relaxing art tutorials, seasonal colour palettes, and inspiration for working with beautiful traditional art materials. If you enjoy calm and creative art sessions, consider subscribing.