How to Paint a Realistic White Westie Dog in Watercolor

In this video I'm sharing my process for painting this sweet and expressive white West Highland Terrier puppy dog portrait! I'll show you how I use wet in wet, wet on damp, wet on dry, and layering techniques to create complex white fur (without going too dark!)
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[@melanieopperman6688]

Wow. That is amazing, I was sure it was too dark until the eyes and nose were painted and then it all just came together beautifully. Thank you for all the advice. I love the life you get by having part detailed and part softer.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks Melanie! It always seems too dark at first! 😛

[@ДашаКряжевских]

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[@stampinturtles]

I’m painting two white dogs for a commission and just wanted to see a professional paint a white dog. Your video was helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@divyaraj4124]

Fantastic

[@abhishekbhatia8224]

I love the painting it's awesome and I made it too and my friends loved it and begged me too make them one too

[@MilesPony]

You are so talented. Loved watching. Can't wait to see more.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

🙌

[@kenize_ken]

my toxic trait is thinking this is going to be super simple

[@nirjamohunta4102]

Hi I wish to purchase the video of tiger. I don’t want the monthly payment. One time payment for the tiger video. Is it possible. Thanks

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

hi Emily! this little puppy looks so lovely! Love the way you painter his fur, it looks very soft and fluffy 👏👏😍💖 I should try and paint something like this 'white on white' ;) it was great to see your painting process and how gently you made this little cutie 😍😊 thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day! Marija 💖😊💖

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Shuvah2Him]

funny story about a Westie ... I painted one on a big rock with acrylics for a co-worker of their dog - they put it on the floor in their living room, and when the real dog came through the door, it went berserk barking at it - it took 15 minutes for it to get close to it! hahaha

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

This made me laugh out loud!

[@marley8062]

I don’t have a Westie I have a Maltese mix but I’m watching this video because I just bought watercolor paint and the watercolor paper and I wanted to paint her she’s white and kinda fluffy

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yay, I hope it goes GREAT!

[@marley8062]

@@EmilyOlsonArt it went well I also painted a Colorful Background!

[@quicksilversbae]

dude this video is the reason why i’m getting back into art ❤️❤️ i have a westie and i’ve always wanted to paint him

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yay! 🙌

[@joannafrombama]

Painting a border collie today and will use this to help me with the white. TY!

[@abhishekbhatia8224]

This is a great life style and I hope to become as good as you

[@chamartisridevi2847]

Mam can we paint them in normal printer paper

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I don't recommend that--the water and paint tend to wrinkle and destroy thin paper, so watercolor paper is a better option.

[@VervainVanity]

Thanks so much for this, i was really struggling with white animals amd after watching this i realised that i was just giving up halfway through the process. Just finished painting a white cat thanks to you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’m so glad this was helpful! Thanks for stopping by my channel!

[@RebekahLeaPhelps]

Beautiful Emily! Emily is a great teacher ❤ I’m a student

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for the nice comment, Rebekah!

[@rasnatripathy6456]

You r just awesome.... Can u please share the paper and brush details u have used ?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks! They are listed in the description. 🙂

[@Shuvah2Him]

Excellent teaching! again!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks, Dolores!

[@myrnalandersartist]

I just signed up yesterday and am so excited to do all of your classes!!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yay! Thank you and WELCOME!

[@YasminVitGar]

Wow! Great! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@gopika.v.s7541]

First view ❤️superb

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@gopika.v.s7541]

@@EmilyOlsonArt your welcome 🤗

[@Shuvah2Him]

Is that the 3/4 inch itty bitty brush?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

yes!

[@FluffyxxPaws]

I r ARTIST

[@crystalheart9]

Another great video, I learn something on every one I watch. Thanks Emily.🥰

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Awesome! Thank you!