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:

What to pay attention to in reference photos to arrive at better results when painting animals
How to use masking fluid to protect important highlight shapes in eyes and noses
My simple but effective technique for painting fur
How to paint believable dog eyes
How to layer watercolor while avoiding overworking a painting
How to use white gouache to paint whiskers
How to do splattering for visual texture and interest in backgrounds
Much more!

✱ Supplies you'll need:

Drawing pencils (Suggested: HB, 2B)
Tracing paper
Soft graphite eraser
Kneaded eraser
Watercolor paper (Suggested: Cold Press, 140 lbs.)
Watercolor paint set
Watercolor brushes (Large, medium, and small)
Small *cheaper* multimedia brushes (for masking fluid and white gouache)
Container of water
Mixing palette
Absorbent towel or regular kitchen paper towels
Masking tape or artist's tape
Backing board
Scrap pieces of watercolor paper
White gouache (Suggested: Permanent White or Titanium White)
Masking fluid

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Gabriela Camacho

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