Love animals and watercolor, but find this type of subject intimidating to paint? Do you really want to paint animals, but have no idea where to start or how to create a strategy to work through? Or maybe you’ve already painted a few animals, but always end up underwhelmed with your results?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these, and you've been painting with watercolor consistently for some time, this course is for you. 
✱ What You'll Learn:
<ul>
<li>What to pay attention to in reference photos to arrive at better results when painting animals</li>
<li>How to use masking fluid to protect important highlight shapes in eyes and noses</li>
<li>My simple but effective technique for painting fur</li>
<li>How to paint believable dog eyes</li>
<li>How to layer watercolor while avoiding overworking a painting</li>
<li>How to use white gouache to paint whiskers</li>
<li>How to do splattering for visual texture and interest in backgrounds</li>
<li>Much more!</li>
</ul>
✱ Supplies you'll need:
<ul>
<li>Drawing pencils (Suggested: HB, 2B)</li>
<li>Tracing paper</li>
<li>Soft graphite eraser</li>
<li>Kneaded eraser</li>
<li>Watercolor paper (Suggested: Cold Press, 140 lbs.)</li>
<li>Watercolor paint set</li>
<li>Watercolor brushes (Large, medium, and small)</li>
<li>Small *cheaper* multimedia brushes (for masking fluid and white gouache)</li>
<li>Container of water</li>
<li>Mixing palette</li>
<li>Absorbent towel or regular kitchen paper towels</li>
<li>Masking tape or artist's tape</li>
<li>Backing board</li>
<li>Scrap pieces of watercolor paper</li>
<li>White gouache (Suggested: Permanent White or Titanium White)</li>
<li>Masking fluid</li>
</ul>
You can also find Erika here:
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Introduction + Welcome

Course Project + Must Know Information

Supplies

Reference Photo Observations

Masking Fluid Placement

Choosing Colors + Swatching

Fur (First Layer)

Eyes + Nose + Fur (Second Layer)

Background

Eyes + Nose Details

Fur (Third Layer)

White Gouache Details

Thank you

WATERCOLOR DOG SUPPLIES.pdf

VIZSLA OUTLINE SKETCH.pdf

VIZSLA REFERENCE PHOTO.pdf

MASKING FLUID.pdf

WATERCOLOR HUNGARIAN VISZLA ERIKA LANCASTER.pdf

Watercolor Hungarian Vizsla

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