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How to Paint Black Fur in Watercolor
One of the things I love about watercolors is the transparency of the paint. When painting black fur in watercolor, I like to layer thin applications of color, allowing drying time in between. This creates depth in texture and rich dark colors – especially effective for dark brown or black fur. As a beginner, I…
How to Paint a Baby Duck in Watercolor
The newest video tutorial has finally been released to the Online School: How to Paint this Duckling in Watercolor! Read on to see some step by step images.
How to Paint a Black Cat in Watercolor
How to Paint a Black Cat in Watercolor, the full step-by-step video, is live at my Online School! You can view a taster video on my Youtube channel. This tutorial is available with the monthly subscription, or as a single course. Here’s the Process:
World Watercolor Month 31, Fuzzy Duckling
Day 31 of World Watercolor Month Fuzzy Duckling Mini painting, approx. 3 x 4 inches on Arches Hot Press paper Thanks to Christ Allsebrook for the reference photo! One of the students in the online school requested a fuzzy duckling, and so for the final day of World Watercolor Month, here it is, a small…
World Watercolor Month 30 Bright-Eyed Black Cat
Day 30 of World Watercolor Month Mini painting, approx. 3 x 4 inches on Arches Hot Press paper I forget how long it takes to paint black subjects – this one took two days, with lots of thin applications of color. I’m beginning to love Hot Press watercolor paper. You can do so much with…
World Watercolor Month 27 “Titan”
Day 27 of World Watercolor Month Mini painting, approx. 3 x 4 inches on Arches Cold Press paper This is “Titan.” We adopted him two years ago from Forgotten Felines and Fidos in Germansville, PA. He has crossed eyes, feline aids, and upper respiratory issues, which cause him to breathe through his mouth. His one…
World Watercolor Month 26, What’s the Breed?
Day 26 of World Watercolor Month Mini painting, approx. 3 x 3 inches on Arches Hot Press paper I’ve been trying to work out what the breed is for this portrait. Possibly a British Shorthair? If you know, let me know!
World Watercolor Month 25 We Are Siamese
Day 25 of World Watercolor Month Siamese Cat on Arches Hot Press paper Mini painting, approx. 3 x 3 inches These lyrics are by Peggy Lee, but can you name the movie? We are Siamese if you please We are Siamese if you don’t please We are former residents of Siam There are no finer…
World Watercolor Month – It’s Cat Week
Day 24 of World Watercolor Month It’s cat week! Mini painting, approx. 3 x 4 inches For the final week of World Watercolor Month, I’ll celebrate cats. We have two big boys at home, and it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t honor these felines with at least a couple days of portraits. Here’s…