How to Paint a Realistic Dog Eye in Watercolor

Learn how to paint this dog's brown eye in watercolor!
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Painting size: approx. 4 x 4 inches
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[@annewatman677]

I just finished this free tutorial, and I want to encourage anyone who is interested in learning to paint animals realistically in watercolor to give it a try. I learned so much. Rebecca isn’t just a talented artist, She’s an excellent teacher, and very helpful and supportive. I’m definitely going to be signing up for her paid subscription!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks so much, Anne - I appreciate your comment!

[@susanb5290]

Just gorgeous paintings!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Susan!

[@paralleleagle7293]

Amazingly realistic beautiful work 🎨

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Thanks so much Kerry!

[@annikaglavstedt5588]

Wow! Beautiful!

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[@FarmerC.J.]

Seriously gifted! Thank you for sharing❤️

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Cj!

[@sandiemiller8486]

This tutorial started something big- thank you for simplifying watercolor painting.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm glad to hear this Sandie - thank you!

[@grandmabarby]

Every time I watch you its more and more apparent just how talented you are! Thank you for making ME a better artist.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks so much Barbara!

[@dianeraines3205]

Beautiful😊

[@coolabah-blue]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial, it helped me to understand how to paint a better dog eye👏🏻😊

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm glad! Thanks!

[@PureXLR8tion]

Gorgeous! Thank you for your beautifully detailed video!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@BarbaraDick-r5]

Gorgeous

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@randicamirand9918]

Thank you for explaining your step by step process in such detail, including the level of paper dampness and consistency of your paint! I am new to watercolor and learning on my own with videos/books, so I can't tell you how helpful it is to know these things. Thank you!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are very welcome Randi, and thanks for your message!

[@jmgerona9742]

Wow! I just wanna say wow!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@bdcorgimom]

I loved your video. The details were so precise (like how thick the consistency of the paint should be). I am going to try this out and see what I can do.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Glad to hear it Beckie! If interested, you can view this video in real time for free at my Online School - rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/

[@MsMonica1957]

Beautiful!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Monica!

[@lindamiller5251]

Thank you for sharing your talents. I too am new to watercolor, I've learned so much just in this shot video. Thank you again!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Linda, I'm glad to hear this!

[@sandyphillips2467]

That's amazing l really enjoyed watching the demonstration thank you so much

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Sandy, it's a pleasure to create these!

[@maggiemac52]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are so welcome

[@jmsilvavidaurre]

Very useful way of painting one eye! Congratulations!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@martinpettinger]

Excellent video Rebecca... thank you

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks so much!

[@sandrabush1232]

Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials on painting dogs. The instructions for creating eyes has transformed my own painting. When doing pet portraits, I've always struggled with the eyes and nose above all parts. Thanks to you, my improvement has been dramatic. Bless you for your generous sharing of knowledge. Your animal portraits are the finest I've seen.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Sandra! I struggled with eyes and noses for the longest time. I'm glad these tutorials help!

[@iatl67]

Wonderful. Thank you ❤

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are welcome!

[@shirleyharris6662]

wonderful tutoring am eager to try this

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@liart6219]

Definitely one of the best tutorials I have seen on eye painting :-) Great job! thank you so much 😊

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Li, I'm honored by your message. Thank you.

[@alisonhendry2928]

I agree! Clear and concise and easy to follow. Excellent explanations of glazing and colour value!

[@TheDawnRidler]

Brilliant tutorial, thanks for sharing

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Dawn!

[@LGLRTV]

You are a wonderful artist! It is clear to see by this tutorial that you are also a fabulous teacher. Thank you kindly for this video.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks for your message!

[@queeniewong5645]

Love this video, thanks a lot!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@sarahireland5140]

Love it.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@dbald8]

Excellent video and very helpful. Thank you.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@hazelduffau3781]

really good well explained thank you

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Hazel!

[@innasoloveva-morris3975]

Thank you so much! Amazing!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks back to you!

[@hollyboysonboyson960]

Thank-you for this excellent tutorial, it was so helpful! Your teaching approach was perfect for me, very detailed instructions. The Dog's eye is so realistic and beautiful. I'm working on eye's right now!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Holly, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Wonderful

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you, Kelly!

[@elova1919]

Precioso tutorial, gracias

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Elzbieta!

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Sooooo helpful

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Great! Thank you!

[@tulip2many235]

Rebecca, thank you for a brilliant instructional video. Your style exactly suits my way of working. I usually work with coloured pencil but thanks to inspiration from you I recently completed my first watercolour of a dog's head; it wasn't perfect but as a first attempt I was very pleased with how it turned out.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks for your message - it's a great pleasure to create these videos, and I'm glad you can use them!

[@Marykk1448]

This was an excellent tutorial. I’m gonna save up for one of your online classes!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Mary - It's affordable - $20. for a monthly subscription and you can cancel whenever you wish.

[@gregoryedinger5934]

I have learned so much from watching your videos! Thank you so much.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Gregory, I'm glad! Thanks so much!

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You are welcome!

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I'm glad you found us!

[@yvonnesims8765]

Great tutorial!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@mollycaton5063]

I must try this hopefully 😄

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Yes Mary! You can see a free video in real time at rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/p/how-to-paint-a-dog-eye-watercolor

[@mollycaton5063]

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Thank you for this very helpful tutorial, my dear 🥰♥️🌹

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@brookk110]

Easy to follow along. Also very inspiring. I'm a little out of practice but this reminds me of how great my paintings can be if I keep practicing :)

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Glad to hear it Brook - keep practicing!

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[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Patrizia, thanks so much for your message! It's always great to receive positive feedback!

[@ibereromani]

Thanks from Brazil.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are welcome!

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I don't usually comment on videos, but as a lecturer in design myself I know a good teacher when I see one - and you are one. What a wonderful video from an extremely talented person, and one who is generous enough to share her skills and knowledge. thankyou.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks so much - you made my day!

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@@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist absolutely my pleasure Rebecca.

[@robynamelia1]

Love your work l love doing animals but know my focus is on pet portraits so much to learn Robyn

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Thanks Robyn!

[@AnitaSharma-ug1kf]

Very nice

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Thanks Anita!

[@celinettem861]

Ses un vrai bonheur de vous voir travailler merci

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Merci, Celinette!

[@joyhawkins280]

best eye tutorial ever...amazing talent..thankyou for sharing..look forward to more!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Glad to hear this Joy, thanks!

[@dionnahfreyer8164]

This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for making it. Also tho.... You hit the D's really hard when you say damp, lol. At first I thought you were saying "load up your damn brush" lol I was like- oh my, this lady is serious about her watercolors....😆

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Dionnah, You are so funny! Sometimes I feel like saying that. I appreciate your message - thanks!

[@fionagardner4150]

wow

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks!

[@chrisvermeer891]

proficiat, zo een fijne video, ik geniet en leer er alle dagen van, hartelijk bedankt , België Christine

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kristenkuhns1419]

you are amazing

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Kristen, it's a pleasure!

[@mischabe3]

Thank you for the upload. The driness/dampness/wetness of the paper and the consistency of the medium are always a challenge for me.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are welcome Sachie! In this style of watercolor painting, I use just a bit of water. Have you watched this video in real time yet?

[@mischabe3]

No, I haven’t, Rebecca. Could you please send me a link?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Sure - rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/p/how-to-paint-a-dog-eye-watercolor Let me know how it goes!

[@mischabe3]

Thank you, Rebecca, for such a fast response. I will check it out ❣️

[@judybreedlove5348]

Rebecca, I followed along, writing every process down on this painting......there were over 50 applications....whew.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@yinyang6313]

An excellent tutorial. thank you. I have been an art instructor for many years but this is one of the best teachings I. have met. there is a thoughtful and intelligent balance between experienced practical technique and a generous sharing of your inspired intuition about colour and form and the control of the medium, using a minimal but essential number of colours. Well Done. what fine brush do you recommend for carful controlled detail please?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment.

[@johnhughes3963]

What size detail brush were you using? Beautiful study!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! This is a Raphael Kaerell pointed round brush #0

[@johnhughes3963]

Amazing! How do you know when to stop? This looked great 10 minutes ago.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks so much! It's a free tutorial at rebeccarhodesart.com

[@isisyanqi]

Wow the details.. the patience... wow ok it should be done now... Nope, more steps. Ok it should be done now. Nope nope, add more details. It's gotta be done now right??? Nope. Oh come on! More steps??? ........... It looks perfect already!! ............. Phew, finally!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm laughing as I read your message. Yes, it's a number of steps - enjoy the process!

[@amikkomemory7871]

It is beautiful. Which brushes you used?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! These are Raphaël Kaërell Synthetic Sable Brush, #0, 1, 3

[@VagoniusThicket]

👍🏻👏🏻🥰

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@barbaramozzer]

please, make a tutorial of wolf

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks for the request Barbara - I'll put it on the to do list.

[@katrinatia-jasmine7704]

Can you do a tutorial on how to paint a wolf?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Hi Katrina, it's on the list! Thanks for asking!

[@joyhawkins280]

Ive watched this again & again Rebecca...soo inspiring...!! ive done the eye & really pleased with..now trying to make the fur look like an Irish Terrier for friends gift!! are you on facebook, where we could show you our efforts!! in appreciation?...looking forward to more...foxes, cats, especially fluffy ones..hopefully... please keep posting.. these are great...many thanks...Joyous..( How my effort made me feel.) welldone amazing post, thanks soo much

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Hi Joy, thanks so much for your comments! Have you, by chance, visited my online school at rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/ I'm adding new tutorials all the time, and you can see the entire eye tutorial in real time for free. And I would love to see your work: facebook.com/RebeccaRhodesWatercolors/ So glad you are loving these videos - it makes me happy!

[@suel4269]

I’m back again! Is your Burnt Sienna a red or brown pigment?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I believe it is brown.

[@joyhawkins280]

cats eyes too PLEASE!! thankyou

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Yes! This is on my list. Thanks!

[@AlbertChalmers]

I'm just curious, but why don't you use black paint instead of the blue? Is this just preference or is there an exact reason?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Albert, I've learned that you can create so many different kinds of greys and blacks with this combination of blue and brown - so much more than if using straight black.

[@amberzareva9551]

What watercolors do u use

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Amber, I use Winsor & Newton

[@amberzareva9551]

@@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist thank you so much

[@Shysheep31]

All I can hear is the damn brush :))

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Yes, I need to speak more clearly!

[@Angela-zf8sn]

😳 wrong video for me way to advanced😅🤣

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I understand, Angela. It depends on your style.

[@jendesign5537]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Jen!

[@lindamclean8809]

Wonderful

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Linda!