Pet Portrait Tutorial

🎨 Welcome to Your Pet Portrait Tutorial

I’m so glad you’re here! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through the process of creating your own realistic pet portrait.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, this tutorial is designed to be simple, enjoyable, and easy to follow.

Take your time, trust the process, and most importantly—enjoy painting.

What You'll Learn

  • How to work from a reference photo

  • How to sketch your subject accurately (even if you can’t draw)

  • How to mix colours for realistic fur

  • How to build layers and depth

  • How to simplify detail without painting every hair

Reference Photo

Download and use this reference photo for your painting:

Materials You Need

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