Painting a Cute Kangaroo for the Nursery: Watercolour Fur Techniques

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Exciting news! 🎉 We’re expecting our second grandchild, and I’m painting cute Australian animals for the nursery. In this video, I share tips on painting fur in watercolour. What’s your favourite animal to paint? Let me know in the comments! Don’t forget to check out my Skillshare classes and blog for more inspiration. 🎨✨

[@CindyStandley]

Congratulations! Loved the kangaroo picture. Thank you!

[@sarahberry3819]

I just love your work Louise. thank you for sharing with us.

[@maryalgar8779]

Love it! What a fabulous gift for the new grandchild's room.

[@Olga-q7y]

Amazing! So adorable ! Perfect for the nursery❤️ . Congratulations 🎉

[@lindaloiselle8251]

Thank you Louise for the lovely little kangaroo demo….its beautiful…..congrats on the new grand baby announcement. Btw i got given the book “the art of the limited palette” after hearing you talk about it…..wow….plus you used a limited palette for the little kangaroo. This is my new direction…..plus i loved your inspirational email. I think you were reading my mind…..i did not have a good painting week, but now Im ready to forge ahead.

[@judybreedlove5348]

Adorable kangaroo, Louise. It's perfect for a child's room.

[@dianes326]

Congratulations, Louise! Every grandchild is such a treasure and blessing. I’m sure this new one is going to love this adorable kangaroo. Thank you for all your explanations of your techniques and how and why to use them. Thank you!!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

A pleasure Diane - and yes they are. We adore our little grandson and can't wait to shower our love on the new arrival. Thanks so much.

[@janicelancaster3020]

Congrats Louise. Love this another great tutorial. Thank you

[@MomofAAJJJ]

Love all the “outtakes”at the end of your videos😀

[@klea6133]

Congratulations! From another Grandmother of three…each new grandchild is such a joy! 🥰 I know your children and grandchildren will enjoy your paintings for years to come.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you! 🥰

[@thelavenderlatch]

Congratulations to all the family, a new baby is such a blessing. I am so inspired by your idea of baby animals from Australia, I will be right here painting along with you ! I must admit I have been in a slump for a few months but today you have given me that spark I needed to get back to my love of watercolor painting. Thank you for sharing your good news.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much! I hope your painting mojo returns in full. 🥰

[@977400Dana]

How your new little grandchild will treasure your paintings created just for him/her!! So lovely!!

[@Sue-p4r]

Love your Work!! What a lucky baby!

[@barryedgington6812]

Hi Louise, Congratulations on being grandparents on your second grandchild! What a bundle of joy this will be for you and Dom! This little baby will definitely enjoy looking at this sweet kangaroo painting. You have captured his little face and not to forget those big eyes and the eye lashes to perfection! I really enjoyed watching you paint this beautiful painting. ❤Thank you. Helene

[@MomofAAJJJ]

Thank you for all the tips. This video is very helpful. Using just the 2 colors, with a small addition of lamp black, was eye opening and refreshing. GOD bless yiu

[@pamela7107]

Oh Louise, I'm so happy for you, your husband and off course the parents. I just had my first Great Granddaughter last Saturday. They are simply the best. I hope you will paint a Sloth. They are so ugly they are cute. LOL

[@BarbaraAnne51]

Wow, those eyes! And congratulations.

[@lynxlady5355]

I love this loose style of painting animals!

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Always beautiful and helpful! Thank you!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Monique.

[@carolpenn1155]

What a lucky baby. Congratulations

[@deniseb2571]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@melainapitzer7943]

Thank you for this. Mine turned out pretty good the eyes are great!

[@peterandersson7877]

You are the best teacher! Have learned a lot and found that i am love to paint in the way you do. Love from Peter i ´n Sweden.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

That's great to hear! Thanks so much Peter.

[@killercat6002]

Hello Louise, Thank you for this special about fur which is very helpful, because painting fur can often be a tricky challenge. I am sure your new grandchild will loves this painting. It is sooo cute❤. I love animals very much and I once painted my Sphinx catboy "Cookie". (With Schminke Sepia, Deepsea Indigo and a bit Ivoryblack - in smillar colors as you used.) Well, he is quite naked, but he also has a tiny bit fur at some parts, especially in winter. He turned already out quite nice, but I am very sure with the help of this video, I can paint him even better next time. You are so good in painting animals and it is just awesome that you share your experiences and the Australian wildlife with us here. I really wish I could join your other classes, but I am low at money atm and the very little I can afford, I am spending on colors. (Lurking at few D. Smiths for christmas this year) Hopefully this will be better one day and I can visit your other classes, too. Therefore, I am very thankfull for your free videos here and appreciate them deeply. Best wishes from me (Karin) and Cookie for you and your family!❤

[@floweryhour]

I love your tutorial ❤ thank you always

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I'm so glad! Thank you.

[@maryjohnson8424]

Beautiful! Painting…a little colour in the background may make that kangaroo ‘pop’!

[@cindybehr5283]

So happy for your family! Another grandbaby to love! The Kangaroo is so cute. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Congratulations! I painted your panda for my granddaughters nursery- and the bunny

[@eveeichner3627]

How adorable ❤ Congratulations on your new grandchild 🎉

[@jackieharries9219]

Congratulations, how exciting! We are also expecting our second grandchild this November. Your beautiful kangaroo will look gorgeous in the nursery 😊

[@connied8507]

Thank you for sharing your exciting news. This is adorable 🥰

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Connie! 🤗

[@karencox1613]

Congratulations on the little one to come. Thank you for sharing your art. I love watching you paint the eyes, they are always so expressive and and you can feel them watching you as we warch them come to life.

[@mailie6403]

Very cute for sure. Perfect for your grandchild.

[@SusanD-if7tb]

Congratulations! Your painting will look adorable in the nursery.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Susan! 😊

[@reenagoel7626]

Congratulations and celebrations 🎉 bundle of joy is on your way

[@gingerpie1978]

once again Amazing! ❤

[@suepittel426]

Thanks for sharing the wonderful news! Congratulations.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Our pleasure! Thank you.

[@valeriecatanzaro_art]

Beautiful painting! Congrats on your 2nd grand-child! 👶

[@kileensmith5134]

Congratulations! This little Kanga is just precious! Bravo Louise❣

[@padraigparker1839]

You're such an inspiration. Only two colours - love that idea. It's great just watching the paint blend into the water. Love from Ireland

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thanks so much 😊 ❤️

[@kittykat1583]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love it! As a wildlife rescuer, this is particularly close to my heart. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on the news of your future grandchild.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You are so welcome! Thank you. ☺️

[@juliehopkins5784]

Beautiful as always Louise ❤

[@rl4424]

Beautiful painting! Thank you ❤

[@amandastratton8242]

A lovely painting Louise I am sure the nursery will look stunning with your paintings, thank you for sharing with us x

[@LouiseDeMasi]

I hope so! Thanks so much Amanda. 🥰

[@SheXyShellyMarie]

I’ve been a Patreon for years and the lessons I have learned have been invaluable in my watercolor journey. Thank you Louise for everything. ❤️

[@LouiseDeMasi]

You're very kind Shelly. Thank you so much. 🥰

[@kathleenstoin671]

Very nice painting! I particularly liked your skillful use of just the right touch of white gouache. It's amazing how much such a small detail can add to a painting! Thanks again for a very nice video! And congratulations on your new grandchild coming! I love being a grandmother! My oldest grandson is 23, and he and I are very close. Being a grandmother is a lovely experience, and your grandmother journey is only just beginning, with so many wonderful things ahead for you!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you so much 😀! It's a journey we are enjoying. 🥰

[@teresadouglas6308]

Those eyes are amazing!

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you!

[@denisegutowski8792]

You are so talented I love your people that you paint and now I love your watercolors❤

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Denise.🧡

[@andreatorraca8755]

Awww so cute

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Andrea.

[@donnagoode6923]

Brilliant

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Thank you Donna!

[@judihopewell2499]

Cant get used to your new hairdo…lovely project.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

😊 thank you Judi!

[@EvaArt-ud6gwari]

Hello, if you wet the paper front and back and lay it on a sheet of plexiglass not only will it not buckle but it will stay wet adhering to the plexiglass for a long time. Use at least 124 pd rag watercolor paper. This means you start painting wet on wet. You can do your drawing first then wet paper…it’s a wonderful way to start painting. Then as your paper dries use a spray bottle to keep it wet … good luck.

[@CathyBridge-o5g]

Hi, Will an extended version of this tutorial be available on Patreon.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

No. This was a painting I did for fun.

[@nancymaine4917]

Living in Arizona here and having trouble keeping my paper wet no matter how much I soak it with water. Any tips for dry climates? I have been doing watercolor for about three years and it has always been a problem. The paper dries in a few minutes making it hard to enjoy the process. Any tips? Thank you.

[@LouiseDeMasi]

Yes, I have written about that here: www.louisedemasi.com/tips/2023/9/18/my-paper-dries-too-fast-when-i-work-wet-on-wet There is a video at the end of the blog post as well. I hope it helps. Thanks Nancy.