Learn To Draw Stunning Birds That Look Like Glass
Even if you've never drawn before.
Imagine if you could:
Layer soft color over white paper and watch it turn to glass, until the bird looks like you could lift it off the page and set it on a shelf.
Sit down after a long day and disappear into the layers, pale tones first, then deeper ones, until the light looks like it is coming from inside the glass.
Set your finished birds on the table and watch someone pick one up and say, "hold on… you drew this? With pencils?"
Have you ever seen something like this and thought:
“I want to be able to draw like that.”
Maybe you've tried colored pencil before, and it came out flat and chalky instead of clear, so you put the pencils away.
Maybe you've never tried at all, but something about this glass bird pulls you in. You just don't know where to start.
Here's the truth: it's much simpler than it looks.
And yes, even complete beginners can draw this.
Every bird is built from one simple, repeatable process. You learn it once in Module 1, then repeat it across all five.
No freehand precision. No years of practice. Just a layering order that makes sense.
And the glass effect?
It isn't a color. It's an order.
You build it in layers: a light base first, then mid-tones, then deeper tones around them, until the brightest point looks like light passing straight through the bird.
That same order repeats across every subject: the curve of a swan's neck, the long line of a heron's leg, the fold of a wing, even the reflection underneath.
All you need is a starting set of colored pencils (any brand works) and a sheet of paper.
And I'll show you exactly how, step by step.
These birds are just the beginning.
The same method applies to almost any glass subject after this one: other birds, bottles, marbles, gemstones, and any color of glass you like.
Anyone can learn to draw this.
Even if you've never drawn before. This is beginner-friendly from the very start. The layering order does most of the work for you. No drawing experience needed.
Even if you've tried colored pencil before and gave up. Glass is more forgiving than skin or fur. Small wobbles vanish under the next layer instead of standing out.
Even if you don't think of yourself as "the artistic type." This isn't about natural talent. It's about following the same layering order, placed in the right spot each time.
Even if you don't have any supplies yet. All you need is a set of colored pencils and paper. Any brand works, you don't need anything fancy or expensive to get started.
Hi, I'm Katie
I've been drawing with colored pencils for over eight years, and teaching this exact layering method to students for the last four of them.
I've watched complete beginners, people who swore they “couldn't draw anything,” finish their first glass bird in a single sitting, just by following the order instead of guessing at it.
You don't need a steady hand or years of practice. You need the sequence. That's the whole method.
That's why I created this workshop.
For The First Time Ever - Introducing
The Glass Birds Drawing Workshop
A step-by-step workshop where you'll draw five glowing glass birds from start to finish while learning one shine-and-shading technique you can reuse on almost any subject.
Here's A Small Taste Of What's Inside:
Module 1
The Glass Effect Foundations
Learn the shine and shading technique used in every piece. You'll practice it on one simple shape before touching a single bird.
- •Where to place highlights so a flat shape suddenly reads as solid glass
- •How to blend a gradient smoothly, with no streaks or chalky patches
- •The basics of a reflective surface: what glass actually does to light
- •You'll finish this module having drawn your first piece of glass on a simple shape
Module 2
The Green Swan
Master smooth curves and rich green tones on your first bird. This is where the technique meets a real subject.
- •The neck curve technique that gets the swan's signature line right every time
- •How to layer feathers so each one catches light separately
- •Blending a green gradient from pale highlight through to deep shadow
- •You'll finish this module with a complete swan piece
Module 3
The Purple Duck
Practice compact shapes and jewel-tone shading. Small and rounded, which changes where every highlight sits.
- •How to build a rounded body structure that reads as three-dimensional
- •Layering purple for real gradient depth instead of flat color
- •Adding the water reflection underneath so the duck sits in a scene
- •You'll finish this module with a complete duck piece
Module 4
The Cyan Heron
Learn sharp angles and cool-toned shading with the heron's tall frame. A completely different shape, the same underlying method.
- •How to get long-leg proportion right so the bird stands believably
- •Drawing the fine crest detail without it looking fussy or overworked
- •Blending cyan and blue for that cool, watery glass look
- •You'll finish this module with a complete heron piece
Module 5
The Pink Flamingo
Tackle balance and warm pink tones with the flamingo's bent-leg pose. The trickiest pose in the workshop, broken down simply.
- •How the leg-bend balance works so the pose looks natural, not precarious
- •Blending pink through to white without losing the shine
- •The beak detail that gives the flamingo its character
- •You'll finish this module with a complete flamingo piece
Module 6
The Amber Goose
Learn warm, high-contrast shading using amber and gold tones. Glass with a deep warm glow behaves differently, and this module shows you how.
- •How to control a warm gradient so it stays glassy instead of going muddy
- •Where to place highlights on a deeply saturated surface, which is the whole trick
- •Drawing wing-fold detail that holds up against high contrast
- •You'll finish this module with a complete goose piece
This Isn't Just Five Birds.
It's a repeatable layering order you can use on almost any subject, in any color you like.
Why You'll Be Paying Less For This Workshop Today
A single in-person drawing class runs $40–$70 for a couple of hours, and you walk away with one piece and no way to recreate it on your own.
Private art lessons run $60–$100 an hour. And a glass piece like the one you'll finish here can sell for well over $150, for just one drawing.
This workshop gives you a repeatable skill.
Once you own the technique, you can draw any of these birds again as a gift, switch one to a completely different color, or move on to an entirely different subject.
The full price for this workshop is:
$97
But that's NOT the price you'll be paying today.
I initially offered this as an in-person workshop, working through these birds with a small group over an afternoon. It filled up quickly, and the pieces people walked out with were far better than anyone expected on a first attempt.
So I filmed the whole thing properly, module by module, so you can follow the same steps at your own pace, at your own table.
This is the first online release, and the first 50 students can join at a lower early-bird price.
So for this first group, the workshop is:
Only $47
You'll get the full step-by-step workshop, a layering order you can apply to almost any subject, lifetime access, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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$18 FREEMaterials & Tools Guide
The exact supplies to buy so you're never guessing in the shop or online. Nothing expensive, nothing you don't need.
- •Specific pencil and marker recommendations that work for the glass effect
- •Budget picks and premium picks, so you can start wherever you like
- •What to skip entirely, so you don't waste money on things you'll never use
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Printable outline templates for all five birds taught in the workshop. Skip the sketching and go straight to the shading.
- •Full-size outlines for the swan, heron, duck, flamingo, and goose
- •Ready to trace and shade, so a wobbly sketch never holds you back
- •Print as many times as you like, for every color variation you want to try
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- •Lighting tips that keep your colors vivid and your highlights sparkling
- •The best angles for photographing work with a glass or reflective finish
- •Simple editing steps, no special software needed
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Got More Questions? I Got You:
I've never drawn with colored pencils before. Is this workshop for me?
Yes. This workshop was built for complete beginners. You don't need any prior drawing experience. Module 1 teaches the technique on a simple shape before you draw a single bird, so you build up to it.
Do I need to be "artistic" or have natural talent?
Not at all. The glass effect comes from a repeatable shading and highlight order, not from talent or a steady hand. You follow the same steps on every bird. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw these.
Will any brand of colored pencils work?
Yes. Any brand works, and you don't need a specific or expensive set to get started. The Materials & Tools Guide suggests a few affordable options, but whatever pencils you already own will do the job just fine.
What materials do I need, and are they expensive?
No, they're simple, cheap, and easy to find in any craft store or online. All you really need is a set of colored pencils and paper. The bonus guide lists optional upgrades, but nothing on it is required.
Do I have to draw all five birds?
No. Each bird is its own module and its own finished piece, so you can draw one, three, or all five, in whatever order you like. Module 1 is the one worth doing first, since everything else builds on it.
Is glass harder to draw than normal subjects?
It looks harder, and that's exactly why it's so satisfying to finish. In practice glass is more forgiving than fur or feathers, because it's built from clean, simple areas of light and shadow rather than thousands of tiny details.
Is colored pencil forgiving if my lines aren't perfect?
Very. You can layer straight over small wobbles and they blend away under the next pass. And with the template pack you can trace the outlines, so the drawing part is handled before you start shading.
I'm 60+, can I do this?
Yes, absolutely. Plenty of students pick up colored pencil for the first time in their 50s, 60s, and 70s and finish their first bird with real pride. The technique is gentle, the pace is entirely yours, and the steps are clear.
I don't have much free time. Is that a problem?
Not at all. The lessons are short and focused, and each bird is a self-contained module. You can do one in a sitting, or spread the workshop over several weeks. It's completely self-paced.
Can I access the workshop on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Everything works on phone, tablet, and computer. Watch on whichever device sits most comfortably next to your drawing paper.
When does the workshop start?
Right away. The moment you join, you get instant access to every module and every bonus. No waiting and no scheduled start date.
How long do I have access to the workshop?
Forever. Once you enroll you have lifetime access to everything, and you can rewatch any lesson as many times as you like, from any device.
Is this a one-time payment?
Yes. This is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no hidden fees, no recurring charges. You pay once and the workshop is yours for good.
Other art courses haven't worked for me. Why would this be different?
This isn't a typical art course. There's no rushing, no critiques, and no chasing perfection. Just a calm process you follow at your own pace, in your own space. That's why students who gave up elsewhere tend to finish here.
What happens after I buy?
You'll get an email with simple instructions for accessing the workshop. From there you can start the first lesson right away.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. You're covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it isn't for you, just reach out and you'll get a full refund. No questions asked.
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