Painting realistic animals in acrylics | Why is lighting so important? | Giraffe painting

In this tutorial I'll focus on the key to painting realistic animals in acrylics. Why the importance of lighting, contrast and values play such an important role in capturing the three dimensional look in any painting. A section of a Giraffe painting demonstrates this perfectly. This is my process regardless of the animal I am painting which makes the piece easier and less overwhelming to tackle.
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Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite & Tutorials:
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Links:
Tips for painting fur in acrylics: • HOW TO PAINT FUR IN AC...
How to glaze with acrylics: • How to glaze with acry...
How to paint a Giraffe in acrylics: • How to paint a Giraffe...
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Materials used:
12" x 16" canvas board
Liquitex basics paint
Reference photo: Dustin Humes on Unsplash