Watercolour Wildlife Painting - How To Paint a Red Squirrel

Discover the joy of watercolour painting with this step-by-step guide to creating a charming Red Squirrel! This relaxed tutorial will take you from the initial drawing stages all the way to the final, delicate brushstrokes.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Watercolour Techniques: Master essential watercolour techniques including wet-on-wet application, using masking fluid for precise details, and achieving the perfect paint consistencies.
• Realistic Fur Painting: Learn how to effectively paint realistic fur textures and create a believable mottled background.
• Eye Detail: Develop skills to form a captivating and realistic eye that brings your squirrel to life.
• Layering Washes: Understand how to build depth and dimension through layering washes for the body's foundation.
• Textured Wood: Discover techniques for painting realistic textured wood elements.
• Shape and Form: Learn to analyze the shape and overall form of the squirrel, breaking it down into manageable sections for a more natural result.
• Watercolour White: Explore the use of watercolour white (or gouache) to achieve highlights and luminosity – a preferred method for many artists! I'll show you how to create a creamy consistency for optimal results.
• Brushwork & Observation: Understand the importance of brush directions and how to truly look at a photograph to achieve a realistic and cohesive painting.

To help you get started, you'll also receive a handy PDF guide containing the reference photo, outline drawing, and a list of the colours you'll need for this delightful painting project.

Let's paint! – Paul :-)