Welcome! You are going to learn so much!

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a realistic cat's eye in watercolor. 

I created this course with the absolute beginner in mind. Complete at your own pace and watch as many times as you wish. By the end, you will have begun your journey in painting realistic animals.

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Included in the Tutorial

  • Downloadable pdf of materials and line drawing
  • How to transfer the drawing to the watercolor paper
  • Video of entire painting in real time
  • Tips, techniques to develop your skills and apply to your own paintings
  • Resources for further learning
  • Narration by Rebecca Rhodes

Included in this Tutorial

  • Downloads

    Downloadable materials list, reference photo, and line drawing

  • Real Time Video

    Step-by-step video lessons of the entire painting in real time with narration by Rebecca Rhodes

  • Length

    Length of tutorial is about 40 minutes, but take your time - work at your own pace and enjoy the process! 😊

Lessons

    1. Welcome! Begin Here

    2. Materials, Drawing, Reference Photo

    3. How to Transfer Drawing to Watercolor Paper

    4. Watch the Tutorial

    5. What to Do Next

About this Tutorial

  • 5 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Student Paintings

Here are some of the student works painted from this tutorial. Celebrate your own unique style!

FAQ

  • When does the tutorial start and finish?

    It's up to you! Begin at any time and work at your own pace.

  • What supplies and materials do I need?

    A list of the materials found in the lessons is found at the beginning of the course as well as links for purchase. If you don’t have something on hand, I encourage you to use your favorite materials.

  • What if I need help?

    If you ever have a problem of any kind, Rebecca Rhodes will be happy to assist! Email at [email protected]

  • Can I download the to my videos to my device?

    The videos are not available for download. All courses are hosted on the School website and as long as you have a high-speed internet connection you can watch them.

  • Is the website secure?

    Our website is SSL certified and your information is safe.

  • Can I post paintings from the tutorial on social media?

    Yes! I encourage you to share your paintings on social media. By doing this, you are spreading the word about our course, helping others to find us. When you share your paintings, I'd appreciate if you would credit our watercolor school and use the hashtag #rebeccarhodesart. Thanks so much!

  • Can I Sell or Exhibit my Painted Images from the Tutorials?

    See "Terms of Purchase" for a complete description of what is permitted. You may sell the physical paintings you create based on Rebecca’s tutorials (for instance in a local art exhibition.) Please credit ‘Rebecca Rhodes’ Online Watercolor School’ whenever the work is displayed. Please use the following wording to credit Rebecca Rhodes’ Online Watercolor School: ‘Painting produced using a tutorial at Rebecca Rhodes’ Online Watercolor School’. For a painting completed via a Practice Pic: ‘Painting produced using a photograph provided by Rebecca Rhodes’ Online Watercolor School’ You may not teach the content from our watercolor school on your own site. I've worked hard to create these tutorials for you. When you provide credit to our watercolor school, you are helping people to find us and to learn this style of painting. Thank you!

Your Instructor

Rebecca Rhodes

Your Instructor

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]

Testimonials

“I am so thankful to you Rebecca for the great classes that I am able to utilize. With practice, I was able to learn the great techniques so I can create the desired paintings I was wanting. Plus, I am grateful for this safe platform to share. This is really helping me move forward and gain confidence I need to start a Pet Portrait business. Thank you all for your positive comments.”

Luci

“I am a watercolor beginner. I have always wanted to learn to paint with watercolors, specifically to paint dogs and other animals. I can not draw and have not considered myself artistic. When I found Rebecca’s tutorials, I discovered that thanks to her very detailed instructions and step by tep guidance, I have actually painted some very cute dogs that look like dogs! Rebecca’s tutorials are excellent and will help anyone who wishes to learn to paint with watercolors in a realistic manner.””

Ginger

“The online classes from Rebecca Rhodes are taking me on such an exciting adventure and are also taking my work to another level. The very first painting that I did, following her wonderful concise instructions allowed me to sit and smile at my finished painting. Her work is outstanding and her classes… well, I can’t say enough good things about them. Everything is explained so well and shown so clearly that I feel she’s sitting right there next to me. PLEASE take the time and visit her online school where you can watch the step-by-step tutorials in real time.”

Charlie

“I just wanted to express how really really REALLY happy I have found you, this course, this technique. I have been doing other courses, and some other you tube videos and it just didn’t click. Something was always off for me. But with this technique (even though I have much to learn) is like a ‘Free Willy’ experience! I am out in an ocean of possibility, I click!”

Audrey