Paint a Playful Abstract Dog Portrait – A 10-Day Paint Along for Beginners

Looking for a lighthearted, stress-free way to enjoy painting? This class is your perfect creative escape!

In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to paint a colorful and abstract dog portrait using a relaxed, step-by-step process. We’ll start from scratch and take things one layer at a time—no pressure, no perfection required. Whether you're new to digital painting or just need a fun project to unwind with, this class is designed to bring joy and creativity back into your daily routine.

Each lesson is just 10–15 minutes long, making it easy to follow at your own pace or enjoy as a daily 10-day paint along.

What you’ll learn:

How to approach abstract pet portraiture
Simple techniques for layering color and texture
Tips for adding personality and charm to your subject
A fun and forgiving painting workflow

Who this class is for:

Beginner to intermediate digital artists
Anyone interested in painting animals with personality
Creatives looking for a relaxing, joyful painting process

Tools you'll need:

Procreate (or a similar digital painting app)
An iPad + Apple Pencil (or stylus)

Included with this class:

A base sketch to jumpstart your project
9 custom Procreate brushes
A textured canvas file to paint on

Nerea Monge

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