Introduction, Resources, Overview
Welcome!
In this course, you will learn how to paint this "Little Mongrel" dog in watercolor. I hope you will find the techniques, steps, and colors helpful whether you create this painting or a similar subject!
- Scroll lower for an overview of the lessons and resources.
- Throughout this course, I encourage you to make decisions based on your vision for your painting. Use as much or as little of the lessons and drawing as you need. If you lose focus, take a break. You will return with fresh eyes!
- Creating a detailed and realistic painting like this 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's how we grow. You can do this!
I’d love to hear how it goes and invite you to share your painting along with challenges, solutions, and suggestions.
- 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!
I hope you enjoy the course!
OVERVIEW OF LESSONS
It's helpful to see an overview of the process - the big picture! Painting dark animals takes time and multiple, thin layers of color. There will be "uncomfortable" stages. Persevere!
Lesson 1: Create the eyes
Lesson 2: The Nose
Lesson 3: Foundational Colors
Lesson 4: Map of Fur Shapes
Lesson 5: Pale Map of Fur
Lesson 6: Darkest Shapes
Lesson 7: Fur, Second Layer
Lesson 8: Refine Darkest Parts
Lesson 9: Mid Tones - Ears
Lesson 10: Mid Tones - Head, Body
Lesson 11, 12: Smooth Fur, Refine Values in White, Black Fur
Lesson 13, 14: Final Refinements to Nose, Eyes, Create Whiskers
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