Have you always wanted to create beautiful, loose, quick flowing art in watercolour with the simplest of touches, then let me show you how! 
In this class I will show you how to paint a smooth coated dog and a hairy coated dog, in this beautiful loose colourful style which can be easily applied to your own dog!
As with all my other classes we paint wet on wet, it’s such a liberating technique, and will certainly put a big smile on your face!  
If you’re just starting your watercolour journey are aren’t familiar with my style it might be worth looking at one of my beginner classes before taking the plunging with this class :)
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I’ll be showing you:
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<li>How I paint a smooth-coated dog and a hairy-coated dog in this fabulous palette of just three colours </li>
<li>How I achieve that beautiful freshness and light with one layer </li>
<li>How you can translate these techniques to paint your own dog</li>
<li>How I section areas off and the reasons why it's helpful to keep your work loose </li>
<li>How I paint the characterful eye</li>
<li>How I add the finishing details that completes the portrait </li>
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I’ll also: 
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<li>Guide you to taking the right photo of your dog to use as a reference</li>
<li>Share my technique of gridding my drawing out</li>
<li>Share many tips and tricks to accomplish painting your own dog, with some examples of other breeds</li>
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You will be creating either one or both of these model dogs then applying the techniques to paint your own dog. I know you’ll be inspired and excited that you to can indeed paint your own dog… exciting!
Past reviews
"There is only one word to describe Jane Davies' classes - MAGICAL!”
“Another Fantastic class from Jane. Janes gentle &amp; patient approach provides students with lessons that feel like you are sat opposite her with a cuppa. She provides wonderful feedback and encouragement. Without question, she is my favourite teacher on skillshare.”
"Highly recommend this class. Jane has a different way of painting in watercolour, straight from the tube. For me, this resulted in the best watercolour painting I have ever done. She gives clear instructions, step by step, and works at a pace that is not overwhelming. I cannot wait to try another one of her classes"
“Jane is an excellent teacher, and her clear instructions mean anyone, even complete beginners, can have a go and produce a piece of work that they will be very pleased with. Highly recommended.”
“This is a great video class by the very generous teacher Jane Davies. I really enjoyed attempting this with Jane's unusual but effective technique. Thank you Jane”
"Wonderful class. Jane is an excellent teacher, guiding you through each stage with clear instructions and demonstrations. I love her friendly, informal style”
"I already adore Jane's work and this class couldn't be different. She has magical hands to bring beautiful images to life in watercolour, and this beginner's exercise is a great way to get rid of our fear to work with this medium. I had so much joy, it was relaxing and I got confident of using paint on wet without that feeling that "I'm gonna ruin everything."
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Introduction

Smooth Dog Materials

Smooth Dog Sketching Out

Smooth Dog Ear

Smooth Dog First Layer

Smooth Dog Eye

Smooth Dog Eye Second Layer

Smooth Dog Adding Subtle Structure

Smooth Dog Finishing Off

Hairy Dog Materials

Hairy Dog Sketching Out

Hairy Dog Ear

Hairy Dog First Layer Muzzle

Hairy Dog First Layer Head and Neck

Hairy Dog Eye

Hairy Dog Second Layer

Hairy Dog Finishing Off

Your Dog Taking a Good Photo

Your Dog Gridding Out

Your Dog Tips

Final Thoughts

Smooth dog photo Lily.jpg

Smooth dog template Lily.pdf

Smooth dog template Lily.jpg

Smooth dog painting Lily.jpg

Smooth dog bio Lily's.pdf

Hairy dog photo Marco.jpg

Hairy dog template Marco.pdf

Hairy dog template Marco.jpg

Hairy dog painting Marco.jpg

Hairy dog bio Marco's.pdf

Spaniel example.jpg

Cockerpoo example.jpg

Long-haired toy dog example.jpg

Labrador example.jpg

Bulldog example.jpg

Dog Portraits: A Free-Flow Watercolour Masterclass with Jane Davies

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