I loaded my Kolinsky No. 6 with lots of paint being -
Prussian Blue
and started with the beak and head working down from there
Leaving bits of white paper here and there. With the brush loaded with paint, I could complete the initial shape of the bird
whilst this was still wet I added a stronger mix (less water plus a little Neutral Tint to slightly darken) and dropped this into random areas
With Sap Green/Prussian Blue mixed I put in the branch
continued by
adding Burnt Sienna to the front of the bird and a little Light Red/Burnt Sienna mix for the feet
At this stage it is left to dry
So when it had completely dried I loaded my Kolinsky No. 4 brush (it has a fine point for detail) and with a mix of Prussian Blue and Neutral Tint and added to the beak - then the eye (note I left a bit of white for the highlight there)
then added paint to the area behind the eye and down on the wing
and there you have it
Kingfisher Tutorial
which I hope you have been able to follow and have enjoyed