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Rhino Horn Study - Acrylic

In this 1 hour 50 minute tutorial I will guide you through painting a rhino horn, focusing on how to handle that rough, layered texture and strong contrast so it actually feels solid and believable. We will keep the process simple and build it up step by step.

We will focus on:

  • Blocking in and colour mixing
  • Building rough, natural texture
  • Using contrast to define form
  • Developing mid tones through layering
  • Letting the layers create the texture
  • Refining detail without overworking

This one is a good one if you struggle with texture and don’t know where to start.

 

Hyper-detailed Rhino Horn Study Tutorial

  1. Getting Started

    5 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Brush Set & Palette
    3. Outlines
    4. Palette Prep
    5. Resources

  2. Stage 1 - Background & Blocking In

    2 lessons
    1. Background
    2. Blocking In

  3. Stage 2 -The Small Horn

    1 lesson
    1. The Small Horn - Order of Layers

  4. Stage 3 - The Large Horn

    4 lessons
    1. The Large Horn - Defining Shadow Tones
    2. The Large Horn - Surrounding Skin Base Layers
    3. The Large Horn - Mid Tones & Details
    4. The Large Horn - The Tip, Light Mid Tones & Details

  5. Stage 4 - Finishing Touches

    1 lesson
    1. Finishing Touches