Solutions to help you Master Black Animals in Watercolor
Note: If you are enrolled in our Membership, this workshop is free, and found on your "My Courses" page.
Not enrolled in Membership?
If you are not enrolled in the Membership, no problem. You can purchase the workshop for $24. USD.
Description
In these lessons, you will learn how to paint black animals in watercolor. By the end, you will have everything you need to successfully paint your own black animals.
PRICE
- If you are enrolled in the Monthly or Annual Membership, the workshop is free.
- Not enrolled in Membership? The price is $24. USD
WHEN, HOW
Live lessons have ended, but you can watch the replay videos at your own pace.
Lesson 1: Truths, Mixing, Methods
- Truths about painting black animals
- Colors for creating black
- Formula for painting black animals
- Small studies
Lesson 2: Today, we will discuss specific solutions to questions from members, including the subjects below. Note: I may adjust the subjects, depending on feedback from participants.
- Formula from creating drawing to end of painting
- Larger areas of black – different values
- Sun – highlights – photo doesn’t always tell the truth
- Bone structure dogs
- Bone structure cats
- Smooth vs fur
- How to avoid mud
Lesson 3: Today, we will discuss specific solutions to questions from members, including the subjects below. Note: I may adjust the subjects, depending on feedback from participants.
- How to transition from black to white or lighter colors
- Black Cow demo – fur vs. smooth, creating bone structure, depth of color
- Black bird that contains blue
- Fluff on edges of shapes – little hairs
- Additional topics based on your feedback
You Will Learn...
Subjects are based on requests from members of our watercolor school.
- How to layer black to create dark and light values
- The formula to paint a black animal - steps to follow
- How to go dark enough
- How to create a black animal with fur
- How to create a smooth black animal without fur
Specific Questions from Members
- How to keep some white hairs in coat for older black dog
- How to go dark enough while maintaining the contours of the bone structure, particularly on a short haired animal
- How to see all the different colors that make up “black” fur
- What colors to use to get depth and vibrancy
- Learning how to incorporate areas of smoother fur and also how to make areas look shiny
- Painting black fur on an animal where the sunlight is creating strong highlights
- How to get large areas that are really dark realistic looking
Your Instructor
Rebecca Rhodes
Your Instructor
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Hi! I'm Rebecca Rhodes, watercolor artist and teacher in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
My goal is to empower, encourage, and equip - to help you learn to paint detailed, realistic subjects in watercolor so you can use these techniques to develop your own unique style!
Before becoming a full-time artist, I enjoyed a 27-year career as a public school Music Educator. I love to teach and hope that you find these courses enjoyable and helpful. Always feel free to contact me if you have questions or suggestions at [email protected]