How to Paint a Realistic Tiger

Step by step video instruction from drawing to finished painting!

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This course is included in the Membership or may be Purchased as a Single Course using the Button Above

In this course, you will learn how to create this realistic tiger in watercolor, using techniques that you can apply to your own paintings.

  • Created using Arches Cold Press paper
  • Size: approx. 8 x 10.5 inches - feel free to enlarge or reduce according to your needs.

Included in this Course:

  • Materials list, reference photo, and drawing
  • Successive video lessons of entire painting in real time
  • Step-by-step formula that you can apply to your own paintings
  • Mixing colors
  • Working with value – darks, lights, mid-tones
  • Adjusting errors and troubleshooting
  • Making final refinements
  • Narration by Rebecca Rhodes, along with captions that you can read

If you are not happy with the course, contact Rebecca Rhodes ([email protected]) within the first 30 days of purchase, and you will receive a full refund.

Courses are hosted on the School website and are not available for download. Videos are for streaming. A high-speed internet connection is recommended

Would you like to learn more about realistic watercolor painting? Visit the FREE TUTORIALS.

Wondering more about how these courses work? Visit THIS LINK or EXPLORE THE SCHOOL.

We would love to see your finished painting!

  • Take a photo and share in the Community.
  • Share your painting in our Facebook Group, Realistic Animals in Watercolor.
  • In addition, upload your painting to your Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter - all of your favorite places with the hashtag #rebeccarhodesart. By sharing, you are inspiring others to get started!

Creating a detailed and realistic paintings does take time, but when you enjoy the process it's inspiring and a lot of fun. Allow yourself the freedom to experiment and learn from your experiences, because that is how we grow.

Enjoy the course!


Course Curriculum


  Drawing, Materials, Reference Photo
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  FInal Steps
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Contact Rebecca Rhodes


Rebecca Rhodes
Rebecca Rhodes

Hi! I'm Rebecca Rhodes, watercolor artist and teacher in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

My goal is to empower, encourage, and equip - to help you learn to paint detailed, realistic subjects in watercolor so you can use these techniques to develop your own unique style!

Before becoming a full-time artist, I enjoyed a 27-year career as a public school Music Educator. In 2015, I retired from teaching to focus on painting and founded this online school in 2017. I love to teach and hope that you find these courses enjoyable and helpful. Always feel free to contact me if you have questions or suggestions.

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