How to Paint a Realistic Retriever Dog in Watercolor

This time video shares a preview of how to paint a realistic retriever dog in watercolor.
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Reference photo is from Pezibear on Pixabay

[@bigbee714]

The way you lay the fur texture in first building the structure with the direction of the fur is eye opening. I usually lay tones down first then add texture at the end and it never looked as realistic as your did. Thank you for the lesson.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks for your message Bee!

[@shylas6052]

I love how you type in how you mixed the colors and why you're doing that technique, thank you for this tutorial! 😊❤️

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Shyla, you are very welcome! It's a pleasure!

[@alexinwonderland5393]

An actual tutorial! Most are just filming themselves painting. Thanks for the tips!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks, and you are very welcome!

[@judybreedlove5348]

In my opinion, your dog portrait tutorial is the BEST......and I've look at tons. Thank you.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks so much Judy!

[@deejay2838]

Best tutorial I have ever watched for water color...stunning!❤❤

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Darlene - I appreciate your message!

[@miacamila7132]

one of the best tutorial I’ve seen, this is so good. I can’t wait to try it out

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Mia!

[@ALsanguine]

It's needless to mention how much passion Rebecca has :-D Such a great talent. Thanks for sharing it!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I appreciate your message, thanks so much!

[@sharonnellis3503]

Stunning !!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!!

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

This is by far one of the best hyper-realistic paintings on KZbin. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious🤩

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@suzannefulton3015]

Thank you! As a beginner in watercolor, this is very helpful. I now know how many steps and layers it takes to make such a realistic painting.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm glad to hear this Suzanne, thanks for your message!

[@Ace-lx6nd]

What great work! A mix of artistic talent and Jazz. I love all your videos Miss Rhodes. Nice work!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! I'm glad you like the music and the videos!

[@desmondtownsend4379]

This is absolutely gorgeous and so beautiful

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@cathypesta3571]

Love ❤ watching you paint, you are so talented! 🎨

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@julievickers45]

Unbelievable, absolutely stunning, so realistic, you are an amazing artist 😘😘😘

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Julie, I appreciate your message!

[@seankienle1369]

An absolute game changer for me. So glad I found you. Thank you!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks so much, Sean!

[@arlenepadden1243]

Breathtaking!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Arlene!

[@janetwoodard8467]

Beautiful as always. I have worked in lots of other mediums so far now after watching your videos I have started with watercolour and loving it. Thank you Rebecca for your tutorials and inspiration.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm so glad to hear this Janet! Thanks for your message.

[@KellieChasse]

Lovely to watch you work - so realistic!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Kellie!

[@Sarah-ic4yu]

I learned more about art in this one video than I have in all the other things I’ve watched/read combined

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm so glad to hear this - thank you Sarah!

[@lesliev7874]

I'm watching this for the second time. Amazing work.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Leslie! It's lots of fun.

[@frankibeaney]

Absolutely beautiful, very well done!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Franki!

[@wendywraight5788]

Brilliant job. Another masterpiece Rebecca. I think I've become your biggest fan!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Wendy! Glad to hear it!

[@debbiebuttars5598]

This is truly amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Debbie!

[@macarenagutierrez3146]

The paint seems so realistic that I feel the urge to pet the dog 🥺. Great work, you're an inspiration

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank so much!

[@a92ay]

this was insane, delightful to watch!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@francoiseblais884]

What a great looking dog just amazing thank you so much for sharing

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Francoise - it's a pleasure!

[@daveaquilante4158]

Excellent detailed video of the process of painting your subject. Thank you for posting this

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear this!

[@maitrydutt5125]

What a fantastic painting. Thanks for sharing.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are welcome, and thank you back!

[@minniejones5906]

just, WOW!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@lucymarino3133]

This is amazing. I am just starting my watercolor adventure and this is just awesome

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Glad to hear this Lucy - thanks! Best wishes in your watercolor adventures! If you'd like to learn more, here's a free tutorial: rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/p/how-to-paint-a-dog-eye-watercolor

[@paralleleagle7293]

Brilliant artwork 🎨

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@melh1030]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@Mariana-lh5ic]

His work is beautiful , thank you for sharing your knowledge !! This way of painting enchants me , I wait for more videos like this . Another subscribed. thanks

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! More to come!

[@arshadabdullah7425]

This is incredible! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@BeatrizOliveira-lh9ol]

this video was amazing! thank you

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks back to you!

[@sallyburke4018]

Wow!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you, Sally!

[@kaygentry149]

Gorgeous- mesmerizing to watch...

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Kay!

[@marieberryman6619]

I enjoyed thus video so much, you did an excellent job of capturing the pet.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Marie, it was a pleasure to create this painting!

[@davidblaske6911]

I would love something like that over a fireplace.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Nice to know this - thank you!

[@jendesign5537]

So amazing!!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Jen!

[@pollysplace4320]

Sooo good Rebecca, you are an amazing artist.....

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Pauline!

[@mypawtrait1832]

awww love this

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks - I'm glad!

[@christinepettitt579]

Beautiful

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@sandyphillips2467]

just fabulous and inspirational you give so much pleasure thank you

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Sandy, I'm glad to hear this, and it's a great pleasure to create these videos!

[@sunilkulkarni9620]

Excellent piece of hard and accurate working. Superb hatts of to you.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@rajendranparthasarathy8426]

Thanks for the video. I love it .

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for your tutorials and tips 🙂👏

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are very welcome, and thanks for your message!

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

Amazing work

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@ocearlyriser]

Fantastic. I love your work

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Kathy, I appreciate your message!

Wow! This is awesome! 👍👍

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@monishmungara3913]

You have really awesome talent bro

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@gailwarwick4141]

great tutorial and thank you so much!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Gail!

[@naishapareek1143]

You are so good teacher thank sir sharing this video

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Nisha!

[@alyssaminjares8163]

Absolutely amazing! I love drawing dogs but I can never get the fur texture just right. This was a lovely and helpful example of that! It's also a little tough drawing on that type of canvas, and u did wonderful! Keep at it!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Hi Alyssa - yes, the fur is a challenge! thanks!

[@DavidGmoSpeedDrawings]

wow this its amazing!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you David!

[@mehakkaur3165]

Man u did it so beautifully ❤️

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@marijkevanmourik3097]

Thank you so much for this fantastic tutorial

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are welcome! Thanks for your message!

[@chaiying_chan2660]

I'm a watercolor portrait artist now trying to paint pet portrait, this is a great tutorial THANKYOU ✨

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you - I'm glad it was helpful!

[@carleighhelouin2460]

This actually helped me a lot! Thanks 😊

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm glad to hear this Carleigh, thanks!

[@nicolejulien4545]

Wonderful Golden; I like very much your painting because it's difficult to stay it's aquarel and thie why I like this; It's so real, colors, details, etc. WOW WOW WOW. GREAT ART; wonderful

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Nicole!

[@swaneejohn33]

great job very well done, i use to have a dog like that, thanks John

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks John!

[@deaa694]

Incredible painting! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your process. Thank you very much! It has helped me realize that even though my pet portrait may look nearly done I need to push it along further with the darker and medium values. I will remember your name and will check out your website (and online school).

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Dea! I look forward to seeing you in the school!

[@myfredandabby123]

Hi Rebecca, I have a friend who is a wonderful wc painter and sells her work in a gallery in her town which is a summer tourist destination. She paints on YES wc canvas and it works great because the paintings can be easily carried home by the tourists without the hindrance of a frame. YES only comes in certain sizes so I got some watercolor ground (it's like gesso but makes most surfaces accept wc). I have used it on all sizes of gallery wrapped canvas. Just another option. Thanks for your reply and your tutorial.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Hi Joan, thanks for this - lots of fun information to research! I'm interested in trying the YES canvas, and appreciate your suggestion of using watercolor ground on gallery wrapped canvas - this is worth a try! There is so much to learn!

[@dibujotumascota]

Beautiful :)

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! 😊

[@chunkydude51]

Stunning portrait :-) thanks

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@memalus]

Fantastic!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@aprilmilbrandt716]

Lovely video! You inspire me!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you April, I'm glad!

[@deepaknesarikar5194]

Wav, .....nice , lovely , good detailing work. I am happy

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@karenrehn-ef5fw]

Awesome

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@kyaracresci5294]

Thank you so much!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are welcome Kyara!

[@julieroberts342]

Wow great work.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Julie!

[@donridgeway2267]

Just found your channel Rebecca, thank you for the portrait of my beautiful girl Maggie. I'm new to water colour so this is a bit beyond my capabilities right now, but I'll keep at it until I can paint her as close as possible to your portrait. Thank you for the inspiration. Subscribed :)

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are very welcome! Best wishes to you!

[@mollycaton5063]

Excellent x

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Mary!

[@Yoshette92]

WOOOOOOW 😍😍😍😍😍

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

:)

[@janya8825]

it helps me a lottt when u not rushing it, so i can know how to draw ittt

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Alright!

[@janya8825]

more more moree i love ittt

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@phylr3983]

Oh. MY. GOD!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@tinabradley4778]

i am amazingly stunned! your so awesome💕😱😱😱😱😱👍

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Tina!

[@tombryan720]

It seems like you are able to get going on the fur very quickly with the hot press. Most pet portraits on cold press use more washes to achieve depth. Great work

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Tom, thank you! I do mostly use Cold Press in our school.

[@Cbuff12345]

You are awesome at painting, and I wish I could have your skill at painting faces of dogs, and other things. I have a small KZbin channel. I just started it a little while ago. But anyways... you’re great at watercolors.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Charlie! Keep at it and the channel will grow.

[@willdixon9525]

Nice show. Watched and Thanks for sharing your wonderful videos

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks, I appreciate your message!

[@Supportmyart]

awesome work

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@VitasArtworks]

thanks a lot for this Video ^_^ think ist your best i have seen until now :)

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@wl-art]

So cool to watch and beautiful. What brushes are you using and how long did it take in real time?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you! This brush is Billy Showell pointed round brush. The painting took about 4 hours.

[@Rupaarts]

Super sir

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

helpful!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@Ashleybabyyxoxo]

This was mesmerizing... I love this. You are so talented!! How long does it generally take you to finish one of these realistic paintings?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Ashley! This takes 6 to 8 hours, including drying time.

[@hannahkubida3214]

i want to paint a picture for my mom's boyfriend of his dog that passed away. she was a german shepherd mix but i love golden retrievers so when i saw this i had to watch. even though it wasn't the same dog i picked up a lot of tips watching your video. your final product was beautiful.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

I'm glad it was helpful, Hannah!

[@paralleleagle7293]

Incredible

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Kerry!

[@myfredandabby123]

Hi, I have only used the Krylon but I have the Dorland's too but haven't used it yet. My friend, Carole Hillsbery (the one who sells so many wc on canvas swears by Dorlands. I went to a demo at my local art store (Arizona Art Supply) about a year or so ago and they used Dorland's too. At the moment I am starting a Lab painting in oil. I haven't done much in oil and since this is not a commission, I figured it was a good one to start with. My problem is that I want to do it all. I love wc, pastel, mixed water media and I have a LOT of supplies that I would have to live to be 150 years old to use up. It keeps me busy and I have made so many friends in my art community and I sell some too which is wonderful. I love your Beagle tutorial too. Best, Joan

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Joan, I hear you . There aren't enough hours in the day to do everything; I tend to dream about painting at night and can't wait to get up and get working in the morning! Dorland's is good - a bit messy - I think it depends on what you want the final product to look like. Thanks for your messages and best wishes to you!

[@myfredandabby123]

Rebecca, thank you for this tutorial. Your work is beautiful and your lesson was wonderful. I do have a question about the Arches Gallery Stretched paper. I have never seen such a thing. Is this something you do yourself? And why it is preferable to painting with the paper flat. Do you varnish and hang without glass? Thanks so much.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Hi Joan, thanks for your message! Yes, I create the gallery stretched frame myself using Arches 140 lb. cold press paper and Fredrix stretcher strips. I learned how to do it using Doris Joa's video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXW6XmmOhsqph5o I also create paintings on flat paper and frame them under glass, but I was looking for different methods for two reasons. One, to offer something different at shows in addition to framed paintings, and two, because frames tend to be a bit pricey and this method is much less expensive and fun to do!

[@lotteolsen5948]

So beautiful! Amazed to see how many times you are over it, and it pops more and more alive. You have a gift with expressions 👍 Great explanations and I am surprised to see how much dark, there is needed. Just found your channel, hope to learn a lot :) Have you also made rottweilers and cardigan corgies :)?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Lotte, and yes, it's amazing how much dark is needed. I haven't made rottweilers or corgies yet. Hopefully in the future - so many ideas!

[@celinettem861]

magnifique travail bravo

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Celinette!

[@PsychedelicCindy]

wow.

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thanks Cynthia!

[@montymontano8618]

Fantastic! Someday hope do paint my goldie nearly that well. Color information is invaluable. Only wish you added information about what brushes you are using at different stages of the painting. What range of brushes were you using?

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you Monty! This is a Billy Showell #6 fine tip brush. You can watch this in real time at my online school: rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/

[@aprilgreen1924]

What brushes did you to create the fur? You’re work is absolutely amazing!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you April, this is a Billy Showell brush.

[@zathyaza3550]

Superb...

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@bigbee714]

wow

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Thank you!

[@Lori13grace]

Can you describe the " flick " you do with brush to get fur strokes? Up down, both? Thanks!! Beautiful work!!

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Lori, I usually go up with a quick move of the brush, starting at the base where it's thicker and moving away and thinning.

[@aditighosh528]

Can you also show the outline in one video? Btw it's perfect! Just amazing! It is so difficult but you made it seem like it's so easy I'll also try it out. I'm sure it won't be as good as this one but I'll try my best. Thank you for the help, I was searching for a tutorial like this for quite long.😊

[@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist]

Hello, you can find the outline drawing in our online school: rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/p/how-to-paint-realistic-pet-portrait-labrador-retriever-watercolor