The Conundrum of Complex Fur Welcome to Part 1 (of 3) of this FREE mini-course on how to create complex fur patterns in watercolor! A full course on this subject is in development, to be released at the end of May, and I’m offering these small lessons to provide a taste of what will come….
Step by Step Demos & Tutorials
How to Paint a Black Dog in Watercolor
In this tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to paint a realistic black dog in watercolor. This little mongrel begs to be painted, and by mixing 3 or 4 colors you can create all kinds of different browns and blacks and tans, and even whites. Use thin applications of paint, allowing time to dry completely. I’ve learned…
How to Paint a Dog’s Eye in Watercolor, Free Tutorial
If you aren’t sure where to start when painting animals, this lesson on how to paint a dog’s eye in watercolor may be the solution! This post contains a short video from my Youtube channel, along with photos of the process, and you can see the free step by step video tutorial at my Online…
How to Paint a Watercolor Tiger – Step by Step
The newest course has been revealed in the Online School – How to Paint a Tiger in Watercolor! Here’s a summary of the process. I invite you to visit the school to view the entire step by step video course! Step by Step Images – Tiger in Watercolor Establish the features of the eyes, nose,…
How to Paint Black Fur in Watercolor
One of the things I love about watercolors is the transparency of the paint. When painting black fur in watercolor, I like to layer thin applications of color, allowing drying time in between. This creates depth in texture and rich dark colors – especially effective for dark brown or black fur. As a beginner, I…
How to Paint a Baby Duck in Watercolor
The newest video tutorial has finally been released to the Online School: How to Paint this Duckling in Watercolor! Read on to see some step by step images.
How to Paint a Black Cat in Watercolor
How to Paint a Black Cat in Watercolor, the full step-by-step video, is live at my Online School! You can view a taster video on my Youtube channel. This tutorial is available with the monthly subscription, or as a single course. Here’s the Process:
How to Paint a Watercolor Retriever Dog
It’s a beautiful day here in Central Pennsylvania! Here’s what’s happening in the studio: The newest course has been released to the Online School, based on the most popular Youtube channel video, How to Paint a Realistic Retriever in Watercolor! This is a great tutorial to practice creating fur markings. Since this dog is comprised…
Two Mini Watercolors and a Retriever!
It’s been a fun week in the studio! Here’s what’s happening… I’ve been working on mini paintings this week – 3.5 x 4.5 inches. These two are close to being finished – It’s fun to create the detail in both subjects! Subscribers will get first dibs at purchasing when these are complete. I…
New Pet Portrait! German Shepherd in Watercolor
Here’s the newest pet portrait, this German Shepherd – a gift for Father’s Day! This is an 8×10 watercolor portrait created on Arches Cold Press paper with Winsor & Newton paints. I love to create the dark brown eyes and the varying textures of the fur and face. Read on to see some progress photos….
