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Horse Portrait for Beginners - Acrylic

In this 3-hour beginner-level acrylic tutorial, I will show you how to paint a realistic side-profile horse portrait using my simple seven layer method.

We will focus on:

  • My seven layer acrylic painting process
  • Blocking in and building the full portrait
  • Creating smooth, natural fur texture
  • Mixing believable browns and shadow tones
  • Layering and glazing to build depth and softness
  • Understanding fur direction and form
  • Adding detail and finishing touches for a realistic result

This tutorial is ideal for beginners who want a clear, structured approach to completing a realistic horse portrait in acrylic from start to finish.

 

Horse Portrait for Beginners - Acrylic

  1. Getting Started

    6 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. The Seven Step Process
    3. Materials
    4. Outlines
    5. Palette Prep
    6. Resources

  2. The Seven-layer Application Process

    6 lessons
    1. Blocking In
    2. First Opacity Layer
    3. Shadow Glaze
    4. Second Opacity Layer
    5. Darker Midtones
    6. Mid Tones Finishing Touches