Watercolour Wildlife Painting - How To Paint a Red Squirrel
Paint wildlife in watercolour using fine details and various techniques
Description
Learn how to paint this delightful Red Squirrel in watercolour by following my relaxed way of teaching. I will show you step by step from the drawing out stage through to the final brush strokes, guiding you through various techniques along the way.
The techniques and process
We will be using transfer paper, paint wet in wet, applying masking fluid, paint consistencies, painting a mottled background, forming a realistic eye, layering washes for the body foundation layers, painting fur and textured wood.
We really have to consider the overall feel and shape of this lovely little animal, so to do this I will show you have to consider the shape of each section as you work.
Watercolour white paint is one of the colours I use, I know, some don't called white colour, I prefer to do so though. This needs to be applied to a creamy consistency, so I will show you how I achieve this. You can of course also use white gouache instead.
Brush directions are also very important, so to learn how to really 'look' at a photograph is vital to achieving a realistic overall feel to the completed painting.
Plus not forgetting a handy Short PDF guide for the reference photo, outline drawing and colours needed for this painting.
Enjoy this painting,
Paul :-)
What You Will Learn!
- Let me guide you step by step on how to paint a realistic red squirrel in watercolour
- The steps to be able ot paint wildlife in waterecolour
- How to paint layered and thick looking fur
- Paint a detailed eye with life
- How to use masking fluid
- Painting a wet in wet background
- My guidance on using watercolour white paint
- Learn to paint texture and realistic looking wood
- Let me show you how to paint in detail
Who Should Attend!
- Beginner to experienced
- Wildlife and watercolour artists