Description, Dates

What: The workshop will focus on how to paint black animals in watercolor. Subjects are based on input from members of our school. 

Cost: If you are enrolled in the Monthly or Annual Membership, the workshop is free and will be found inside the Membership.

When: The lessons will take place on Thursdays at 2 pm EST and will last no longer than 1 hour. Scroll lower for specific dates. 

How: Each lesson will be presented as a "live broadcast." If you miss the live broadcast, you can watch the replay.

Where: Lessons will take place inside the Membership. 

Dates: Lessons will begin at 2 pm EST

Thursday, August 27 - Truths, Mixing, Methods

  • Truths about painting black animals
  • Colors for creating black
  • Formula for painting black animals
  • Small studies


Thursday, September 3 - Solutions

Specific solutions to questions from members, practice studies

Thursday, September 10 - Solutions

Specific solutions to questions from members, practice studies

Survey: Painting Black Animals

What would you like to learn about painting black animals? Take this short survey to share your questions with Rebecca. Your input will help Rebecca plan a helpful workshop!
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Subjects from Members

Discussion will include these subjects, provided by our members

  • 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