Discover the art of painting a stunning black jaguar with this three-hour, step-by-step tutorial designed for beginner to intermediate wildlife artists. You'll learn:

• How to select and prepare your materials, including toning your panel for a professional finish.
• Easy grid techniques to outline your composition accurately.
• An in-depth look into my signature two application alla prima method of layering.
• Blocking in colours and blending warm and cool tones to achieve the jaguar’s rich fur texture.
• Refining details like the eyes, muzzle, and whiskers to bring the portrait to life with depth and subtle highlights.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a completed black jaguar portrait and new skills to elevate your wildlife art.

Note: Reference photo is licensed separately through wildlifereferencephotos.com