In this Skillshare class, we will explore the fundamentals needed to create an 8”x10” watercolor painting, of a blue heeler mix. This class is a great starting point for those wanting to explore a brindle effect with fur. During this class, we will go over wet on wet, wet on dry as well as using mark making to refine the fur. I’ll show you how I use white gouache to achieve those small hairs that seem to sit atop the grey patches through this pup. I’ll walk you through each step, so you’ll feel confident painting this black and white heeler.

I’ll walk you through each step, so you’ll feel confident painting this Blue Heeler Mix. In this class, we will:

Explore painting the Eyes
Explore painting the Nose, Patches, and Chin
Explore painting the Chest and Ears
Explore painting the Face
Explore painting the Final Details

Materials are listed in the "Projects & Resources" area of the class. There are several PDF resources available to download. These include a PDF of the Line Drawing, the Quick Guide, the Reference Photo, and the Supplies Used.

If you have any questions, please comment in the discussions area. Once you completed the painting, be sure to share your painting in the projects area of the class!

If you want to learn the basics of painting dogs before starting this class, I also have a class dedicated to painting dog eyes and a class dedicated to painting dog noses. The two classes are listed below. Happy painting!

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