Learn how to paint a realistic blue jay using acrylic paints. Gather your materials and start by painting the background with a blue and white mixture. Then, paint a tree branch using brown paint with added yellow for detail. Next, paint the blue jay using dark blue paint and add white for highlights. Use black paint to outline and add details to the bird. Paint the beak and legs gray with added white for highlights. Create the eyes using a small white circle and black dot for the pupil. Finally, outline the feet and beak with black paint. The end result will be a beautifully detailed painting of a blue jay.