💡 Tip Before You Start

Bookmark this page so you can come back to it anytime as you work through each stage.

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

🎥 Introduction

Find out what to expect from this tutorial.

Reference Photo

Download and use this reference photo for your painting:

🧰 Materials

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✔ All the materials you’ll need for this tutorial

Your Handy Guide

Download your guide to the materials we’ll be using in this tutorial, along with the principles of colour mixing.

How to Use This Tutorial

Work through each lesson in order. You can either:

✔️Paint along step-by-step

✔️Or watch first, then paint

Take your time and pause the videos whenever you need.

✏️ Your Pencil Sketch

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✔ How to sketch your reference onto the canvas

✔ A simple method to transfer your image accurately

✔ How to create a strong foundation for your painting

🎥 Step-by-Step Tutorial

🎨 Preparing Your Palette

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✔ How to prepare your palette using a limited range of colours

✔ A simple introduction to colour mixing

🖌️ Starting the Painting

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✔ How to begin your painting with confidence

✔ Which colours and brushes to use in the early stages

✔ How to block in shapes and tones

🎨 Adding Layers

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✔ How to build depth using layers of acrylic paint

✔ How to develop form using light, mid, and dark tones

✔ How to gradually bring your subject to life

✨ Final Details

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✔ How to refine key features like the eyes and nose

✔ How to add highlights and contrast

✔ How to know when your painting is finished

Bonus Lesson - Glazing

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✔ What glazing is and how it works with acrylic paint

✔ How to use thin layers to adjust colour and tone

✔ How to add richness and depth to your painting

🎉 Share Your Work

I’d love to see what you create!

Tag me on social media or send me your finished piece.

🚀 Continue Your Learning

If you enjoyed this tutorial and want to keep improving, you can explore more step-by-step tutorials here:

Thank you so much for your support—it really means a lot and allows me to keep creating more tutorials like this.

Happy painting!

Alex