Watercolor Pet Portraits: 4 Ways to Start the Painting

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @rudylorenzo9722
    @rudylorenzo9722 3 роки тому +6

    You are the best, Emily! I’m serious about that. Is not just because you paint animals, is mostly because you paint them in watercolor! Your knowledge on the topic is impressive and I hope more inspiring artists see the value of your videos. Thank you for sharing your tips!!

  • @kimfleming4614
    @kimfleming4614 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, you are a great teacher!

  • @jcepri
    @jcepri Рік тому +16

    One thing I learned recently, and tested, is that the shape of an animal's eyes is one of the most critical parts to get right in order to achieve a likeness. I always trace the eyes.

  • @ArtistRebeccaLS
    @ArtistRebeccaLS 2 роки тому +3

    I love the freehand sketch method - and the wet into wet method but also I add background afterwards too.
    Lovely video 😊

  • @libellula3313
    @libellula3313 Рік тому +1

    You are so right about using good quality paper. Thanks for the video. Jo in France 🇫🇷

  • @victoriajane2468
    @victoriajane2468 6 місяців тому

    You have a wonderful way about you-such a cheerful, sweet presence. Your teaching is very easy to understand and your work is👌! Thank you!

  • @leylahim2977
    @leylahim2977 2 роки тому +8

    Appreciate very much your hard work helping us to improve our watercolor painting. I have being following your tutorials since pandemia lockdown and still struggling painting pets but think you give lots of tips and love how you teach.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +2

      What a kind comment! Thanks so much for following along!

  • @AnnaKoehnArt
    @AnnaKoehnArt Рік тому +2

    Subscribed! I am also a mom (6 kids) and artist with an art youtube channel. I need to know and learn from other women like you! I love your videos so far and look forward to keeping up with your work.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! Best of luck on your YT channel!

    • @AnnaKoehnArt
      @AnnaKoehnArt Рік тому

      @@EmilyOlsonArt Thanks, Emily! Any tips for me? Keep up the great work!

  • @julianielsen1885
    @julianielsen1885 Рік тому +2

    Great video, I think I’m ready to at least give it a try.

  • @DonnaVarno
    @DonnaVarno 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for such helpful information. Your paintings are amazing!

  • @coviedogs
    @coviedogs Рік тому +2

    Really wonderful tutorial!

  • @janconradt
    @janconradt 2 місяці тому

    Very nice….. Good instruction!!! Love your paintings!!!!

  • @kascialelonek8757
    @kascialelonek8757 11 місяців тому +1

    I just sat down to paint a golden. This was great to watch before I STARTED. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED, THANKS

  • @carolynbarnes5095
    @carolynbarnes5095 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Emily, absolutely great video! Your explanations are so great. Thank you so much. 😊

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  8 місяців тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

  • @myrnalandersartist
    @myrnalandersartist Рік тому +1

    Another excellent video! You explain things very well and your voice is pleasant to listen to 😊

  • @rosiewillford2212
    @rosiewillford2212 Рік тому +1

    I just saw your paintings wow

  • @VSBotonismo
    @VSBotonismo 3 роки тому +4

    Thank yoy, Emily! You are very kind, friendly and a great teacher. I'm learning a Lot with you. From Vitor 0 São Paulo - Brazil

  • @ziasart4414
    @ziasart4414 3 роки тому +1

    best drawing channel

  • @loubarnard7847
    @loubarnard7847 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, you are very talented and generous in sharing your knowledge.

  • @sharonsands708
    @sharonsands708 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this very informative video. I have a dog portraits to do for a friend but want to do a good job, because it's intimidating, I have yet to start it. Because of your inspiration, I think I have the guts to do it. Thank you again.

  • @kesart2901
    @kesart2901 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Emily. You have a kind demeanor and your tutorials are very informative. I just started watercolor and ink for animals and this has been so helpful.

  • @SvetlanaWinslowSimpson
    @SvetlanaWinslowSimpson 2 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @kimdilello7841
    @kimdilello7841 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, excellent, concise advice!

  • @pjnava1748
    @pjnava1748 Рік тому +1

    this is very helpful, from Philippines

  • @LoriJMarshall
    @LoriJMarshall 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Emily. How did you know I was staring at a blank sheet of paper, waiting to start my painting of my Chocolate Labrador Johnny. 😌

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 3 роки тому +2

    Great advice Emily, thanks so much. I find curly fur the most difficult to get looking right.

  • @amberwilliams4210
    @amberwilliams4210 3 роки тому +4

    Truly a wonderfully helpful and encouraging video. Thank you so much and always in awe of your skill 👌

  • @marthaband
    @marthaband 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful tips Emily!

  • @paulinedavis3660
    @paulinedavis3660 2 роки тому +1

    You are amazing 👏 xx

  • @mariel3469
    @mariel3469 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much

  • @jessicaamorim4173
    @jessicaamorim4173 3 роки тому +1

    I'm learning a Lot with you ! Thank you verry much for tour vídeos! ♥️

  • @courtneyrose5494
    @courtneyrose5494 3 роки тому +1

    great video thank you!

  • @judymcgimpsey787
    @judymcgimpsey787 3 роки тому

    Thankyou You make it look so easy.

  • @evabcasali
    @evabcasali 15 днів тому +1

    I don't have a printer. So I grid. Is good too

  • @tombryan720
    @tombryan720 3 роки тому +1

    I know you're a great free hand drawer and great video as always. You really are a standard of quality work for me.
    For yor beginner students have you ever considered doing a lesson on using a proportional divider?
    What a cool little tool those are.

    • @eswenfava
      @eswenfava 2 роки тому

      what's a proportional divider?

  • @javieraleyton9998
    @javieraleyton9998 2 роки тому +1

    Thank u so much

  • @serenahopeisabella2226
    @serenahopeisabella2226 2 роки тому +1

    ur awesome😌

  • @susanwilson1276
    @susanwilson1276 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the tips, your paintings are amazing! Don't you use masking fluid? I like that idea....👍

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      Sometimes I do! Thanks for watching! 🙂

  • @gbozanic
    @gbozanic 2 роки тому +1

    These are amazing Emily!!! Question...do you use a water soluble pencil for your initial sketch?

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      Sometimes, but usually just a regular graphite pencil. 🙂

  • @jm85811
    @jm85811 Рік тому

    For the small thin brush-what are you using?

  • @jenniferheisler8139
    @jenniferheisler8139 10 місяців тому

    Do you recommend a certain transfer paper ?

  • @lauriecope6941
    @lauriecope6941 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Emily, I have a very hard time painting on whiskers. I've tried many different ways but they never come out right. I've used gouche, acrylics & masking fluid. I haven't tried scraping the paint off the paper because it scares me. I even just bought 3 different liner brushes. What else can I do?

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      My favorite method for whiskers is with a tiny liner brush using Dr PH Martin's Bleed Proof White. You can also use white gel pens or even white charcoal pencils!

  • @jenniferheisler8139
    @jenniferheisler8139 10 місяців тому

    Can you only use transfer paper once or over and over ?

  • @pink6194
    @pink6194 9 місяців тому

    🎉❤❤

  • @KellyMaia
    @KellyMaia 3 роки тому +2

  • @joanpringle-canning2834
    @joanpringle-canning2834 2 роки тому +1

    🤗🤗🌹🌹🍁🍁🤗🤗

  • @marinaa.6478
    @marinaa.6478 3 роки тому

    💕💕

  • @ilsenooten
    @ilsenooten 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, I'm on my way to start my first painting by myself so thanks for these great tips😊 and now all I need is a creditcard-free entery to you're website😩🤪

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  3 роки тому

      Hooray! You got this! We are still working on updating the website. I'll make a big announcement once we have a Paypal option!

  • @zs_dreamwalls
    @zs_dreamwalls 3 роки тому +2

    I hate wet on wet because I use cellulose paper for a long time (%100 cotton is expensive) and this technique works very badly on cellulose paper. I'm afraid of using this technique anymore ☹️

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  3 роки тому +1

      Ugh, that's hard! Yes, it certainly is a different result depending on the paper.

  • @DashaRosnia
    @DashaRosnia Рік тому

    Волки, если со щенка с человеком, то замечательно живут дома: это преданный друг, ласковый, любит целоваться. Но не лает никогда, хотя может пытаться издавать звуки , похожие на лай.
    Ещё они охраняют дом. Да...
    Одна проблема: соседские собаки, чуя волка будут психовать и громко лаять от страха, каждый раз когда вы выйдете со своим "щеночком" погулять.

  • @mikel4510
    @mikel4510 3 роки тому +2

    "Watercolor artists have all kinds of tools in their belts." So sad, I wear suspenders. Guess I can't be a watercolor artist - no place to put my tools. 😥
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣