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Pet Portrait – Acrylic Paint

In this 2-hour 50-minute tutorial, I will show you how to paint a realistic dog portrait while sharing what I’ve learned about commissions and pet portraiture from over 15 years of experience.

We will focus on:

  • My step by step acrylic layering process for a realistic finish
  • Creating soft focus areas to build depth
  • Blending using layers and glazes
  • Understanding how much detail is enough
  • Knowing when to stop so you don’t overwork a painting
  • Building an efficient process for commission work

This tutorial is ideal for artists who want a clear, structured approach to painting realistic pet portraits, as well as those looking to start or improve their commission work.

 

Pet Portraiture Tutorial

  1. Getting Started

    4 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Toning the Panel
    3. Outlines
    4. Resources

  2. Stage 1 - Blocking Un & Background

    2 lessons
    1. Blocking In - Base Tones
    2. Background Colours

  3. Stage 2 - Soft Focus Areas

    2 lessons
    1. Soft Focus - Body Details
    2. Soft Focus - Head Details

  4. Stage 3 - Finishing Touches

    1 lesson
    1. Focal Details - Eyes, Nose & Finishing Touches

  5. Bonus Video - Selling Commissions

    1 lesson
    1. Bonus video