😻Watercolor Beginners' Cat Painting Tips😻

"Beginner Boss"

Thank you to Vera for her muse, "Boss". Check out her photography at https://www.flickr.com/people/xena_bestfriend/

Unlock the magic of watercolor with my best beginner-friendly cat tutorial yet! 

Using simple wet-on-dry techniques, you'll be amazed as "Boss" comes to life, layer by layer—his rich colors, textures, and soulful expression emerging before your eyes. If you've ever wanted to paint a cat that feels truly alive, this is the perfect place to start!

Painting Cats Made Simple—Follow These Essentials for Success!

😻 Start with a tracing! Drawing and painting are separate skills, and tracing allows you to focus on the magic of color and texture without getting stuck on proportions. As you paint, you'll naturally refine your drawing instincts!

😻 Values do the hard work—color steals the glory! Prioritize strong contrasts and well-placed shadows; they define the form and bring life to your painting more than color alone.

😻 Think big, then refine! Focus on painting large shapes first, then gradually add smaller details. Avoid the temptation to paint individual hairs—implying texture is far more effective!

😻 Work in layers! Use controlled wet-on-dry washes, allowing each layer to dry fully before adding the next. This builds depth and dimension without muddying your colors.

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The tutorial is listed at https://www.patreon.com/posts/13-tier-beginner-128608903 in the $13 tier.

Here are some great free videos to help you learn how to paint cats

😻 https://youtu.be/QF26mSUda54?si=Qs-JVKdfvM459M3j - How to paint cats

😻https://youtu.be/9DY-eVhmslc?si=7MzGwYeyt3dLT6yW - How to paint cat eyes

😻https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk8QfRJaMFF1UGfzEwJp6Ebe_5Sls295q - Cat watercolor playlist