Watercolor - Let's Paint a Dog: Lemon Beagle Edition!

Learn to paint a beautiful Lemon Beagle in this step-by-step Skillshare class! This intermediate-level painting tutorial breaks down the process into manageable sections, perfect for aspiring dog portrait artists.

What you'll discover:

• Painting the Background: Learn techniques to create a complementary backdrop for your beagle portrait.
• Mastering Shadows: Understand how to effectively use highlights and shadows to create depth and contrast in your painting.
• Mark Making: Explore various mark-making techniques to add texture and interest to your artwork.
• Painting the Jowl & Nose: Discover how to accurately capture the unique features of a beagle's face.
• Painting the Ears: Learn to paint expressive beagle ears with detail and accuracy.
• Painting the Eyes & Final Details: Bring your beagle to life with captivating eyes and finishing touches.

This class is designed to guide you through each stage of creating a stunning Lemon Beagle painting. We'll cover essential painting skills applicable to other dog portraits as well. While intermediate, it's a great starting point for those eager to learn how to paint dogs.

Looking for more dog painting resources?

• Dog Eyes Tutorial: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Watercolor-Lets-Paint-Dog-Eyes/941756789/
• Dog Noses Tutorial: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Watercolor-Lets-Paint-Dog-Noses/1828110092/

Resources:

Downloadable PDFs included in the "Projects & Resources" area:

• Supplies Used
• Quick Guide
• Reference Photo
• Reference Photo with Lines
• Line Drawing

Share your finished Lemon Beagle painting in the Project Gallery! Have questions? Post them in the class discussion. Happy painting!

Model thanks to Vicki Liu for allowing us to paint Lulu.