Painting Fur in Watercolor - 5 MORE Tips & Techniques (Dog Portrait)

[@bonnierosendale]

I cannot remember how I found you, but I am so glad I did! I could listen to you talk and watch you paint all day long. You are so calm and gentle in your instruction and not al all rushed. I love that! You are the Bob Ross of watercolor!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks so much Bonnie, what a lovely compliment and much appreciated. Paul 😊

[@derekrobertson7912]

great help thanks.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you for taking a look Derek. 😀

[@jagaluranil]

This was very uesful! Thanks

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@lynnwilliams9860]

Thank you for sharing. It's very interesting.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Lynn. 😊

[@Kateseyes]

So glad your video popped up. I enjoyed watching you paint this dog. Great tips. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Kate.🤗

[@charlesmckinney]

I believe that the soul of an animal painting is in the eyes and you are the master of the eyes. I call my homemade replicator brush George.😉

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Charles, and I like the fact you have named your own replicator George. 😁

[@KathrynFox-ph6ni]

Thank you for giving me confidence in trying to do fur.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Kathryn, I'm glad I've been some help to you. Keep those brushes wet. 😊

[@heidimcguigan1982]

wonderful instruction. Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Heidi 😀

[@tweazledo]

I don't know why I haven't watched this before. That replicator brush! Off to make one :)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Tweazle, have fun making your replicator brush. 🙂

[@bonnieolendorf70]

I just found you..thank you so much. It was very helpful

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Bonnie

[@tulipacjrocha]

Delightful. Thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you too!

[@Fluffylilly22]

Decimated three brushes…just what I needed!

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad it helps Suzanne. 😀

[@adrianaluna4644]

Thank you for the "replicator". Excellent tip.

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad to have been some help Adriana, thank you for watching. 😊

[@pebblesthecat3625]

This video was really helpful and made me realise why something I had been doing was causing a problem, and then the lightbulb suddenly went "ping" above my head. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills and expertise with us lesser artistic mortals, it's very much appreciated.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it helped, and as you know, always look deep into the background colours of the photograph, before painting the fur. 😉

[@LaxmiChand-z1u]

❤

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you 😀

[@bitds9472]

I’m going to make a rack brush!😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Go for it! 😀

[@debbiebeckmann4460]

Your video is amazing and I have learnt so much!!!!! Thank you!🥰

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome Debbie, thank you. 😊

[@michedaisy]

Mr. Hopkins, I’m thrilled to have found your channel. Could you point me in the right direction to where your tutorials are for transferring images for outlines? The link didn’t show up in the upper right hand corner. Thank you! Checking out your Patreon. Love this content very much and you’re a very good teacher.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you Miche. All the outline drawings for my video lessons are on my Patreon channel. Yes, you have to join at the Video Club level to access these, especially for this lovely spaniel (Jessie). We have over 170 video lessons there now, so plenty to choose from. www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist We do have a freebie section there as well, so all you need to do is sign up as a free member to access them. www.patreon.com/collection/570507 Thank you for asking, Paul 🎨

[@TheDevonArtist]

This KZbin playlist on drawing out, may also be useful: kzbin.info/aero/PLKn1cBFaLRAB_UUpSobZ-vlQh2g-DN9iU

[@emebrillhart9819]

Wonderful technique and tips! Love your Viking bracelet.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks so much, the copper bracelet was from eBay. 😉

[@pamgibbons2043]

👌thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you too

[@debraobier6729]

I’m so excited to find someone who is painting as detailed as I aspire to paint!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Debra, I'm glad my videos help you with your artwork. Paul 🎨

[@mariacasiano498]

Thank you for all the tips

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Maria :-)

[@lisabennett5078]

Thanks for showing how to make that brush, that's helpful. But why would you trim it straight across? Why not at an angle to make hairs that aren't all the same length?

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Lisa, yes I've tried cutting the bristles many different ways to see how the effect would look, and the way you just mentioned is one of them. I also find that shaving the hairs down the length with a craft knife can give you a sort of feather cut, giving you different length hairs. Paul 🎨

[@lorilawson6421]

Thank you so much. This was so helpful😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're so welcome Lori 😊

[@elianeritchie9545]

I new to watercolour even painting but I'm going to try to paint a dog for my sister and watching your video has helped me a lot thank you

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Eliane, I do hope all goes well with your dog painting, take your time and test out those colours onto some scrap watercolour paper, before you start on the main painting. Most of all, have fun. Paul 🎨

[@alexiskiernan3049]

Amazing tutorial. Learned more here in just a few minutes...thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Alexis 😊

[@AngelaDibble-qc2ot]

Glad to have found your channel. There are no good books on detailed water colour painting of animals, so your tuition is so valuable.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you to say Angela, thank you. 😊

[@MomofAAJJJ]

Thank you! I’ve recently started painting dogs and am even getting paid for them, thank The LORD! Thank you for the tips and tutorial.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome. ☺️

[@jhkennedy8968]

Thank you for this video!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome, thank you for watching. 😀

[@pattyratick]

i love ur videos sir dont stop

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you for saying that. :-)

[@janicedavidson6437]

Thank you .👩‍🎨

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Janice. :-)

[@flamingopresstx1268]

Realizing I’m loving painting animals. So happy I’ve found you! I can’t wait to try my own homemade brush you showed us how to make. Thank you!!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Have fun with your new homemade brush. 😀

[@ughyouagain]

i’m a freshman in highschool and your tutorial is so helpful, my art teachers are wonderful but they can’t help on the level of detail that you did. THANK YOU!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome, I'm glad my work is helping you with this wonderful medium. Paul 🎨

[@AlanOwen]

thank you .so enjoyable to watch...

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you too Alan. 😊

[@SherryHill-k5y]

You're a fabulous artist and teacher. Love how you altered the brush for effect! The dog looks so real! Kudos Paul.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Sherry, I do like painting fur, it one of those things that takes a bit of pre-planning first, before I even put the brush to the painting. 😊

[@SherryHill-k5y]

@@TheDevonArtist Pre-planning is what it's about but I find myself wanting to rush. Animal fur isn't easy to paint but you've mastered it!

[@CandaceCorey]

Nice! I love your work.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you, thank you Candace. 😀

[@michedaisy]

Thank you!!! 🙏 😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@WateryStar]

You make the process seem a lot less daunting, thanks for the tips!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much 😁

[@juliekraut7218]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Julie

[@anick6265]

Amazing, thank you for sharing!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@shandaturman9974]

Wow! I appreciate your Chanel! Never did a water color pet but I’m going to give it a try. Thank you so very much

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm glad I've given you some ideas Shanda 😊

[@margaretaadolphson]

Thank You so much! Now I have a lot of training to do... and I have to look at this video for many times to learn!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful to you, repetition is the key. 😉

[@hynarvaez]

Great video! Super useful! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Heidy, thanks for taking a look. 😊

[@AngelaKent-gj4kk]

I’m going to try to convert an old brush like you shared how to do and hopefully I will be able to start practicing on fur thank you so much for all your help,time, advice and support you are sharing with all of us on you tube x

[@ksenia_fo]

Love it!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@Vituangel]

Hemoso tutorial!!!! Gracias !!!!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Es muy amable de tu parte, muchas gracias. Esta es una hermosa raza de perros.

[@olimpiagambacorta5176]

Hi Paul, your work is amazing. I am so glad that I found you on the web.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks and welcome Olimpia 😀

[@lauracarter3408]

Such a realistic spaniel. Love it. Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you like it Laura, thank you 😀

[@BarbaraDick-r5]

So wonderful description of making a rake brush, genius, thank you so much!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Barbara, thank you for watching. 😊

[@nancywatson4883]

Best video I have seen on painting fur! Thank you! The brush part was a surprise and a huge gift. I have not been pleased by the parallel lines of fan or grass brushes designed for this purpose. I’m making mine right now!! 😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Nancy, that's very kind of you, enjoy making the brushes. 😀

[@sherlynn7211]

Thank you, you are wonderfully relaxng and enjoyable to waych, you take out the scary of learning to paint ❤🙂

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you to say, thank you very much. Paul 🎨

[@chrishill9153]

So glad I found your site! What a great teacher! My style is similar to your in terms of detail and realism. Replicator brush here I come, I can hear all the old brushes getting nervous!

[@TheDevonArtist]

LOL, thank you Chris, have fun making some unique brushes, you will be surprised at how well some, if not all, of them will work. Paul 🎨

[@easysunshineart7215]

Wow 😮 this is amazing. Your tips are priceless. Thank you so much 😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful. 😀

[@artgeometrix6346]

This dog looks great. Really well balanced.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much. :-)

[@BeTheCREATOR]

it's amazing !!!! Paul Clark recommended your channel in one of his bird painting video. Thanks Paul Clark.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much and for Paul's recommendation. 🤓

[@scarz1951]

I've made a replicator using your directions. I call it Herman. 😧 Seriously...I've made three different sizes. They work great. I use two for fur and the third for grass. I know I've thanked you b4 for the idea but it's worth many thanks...so...thank you again for this great idea.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are welcome and thank you for your very lovely comment. Paul 🎨

[@agggienice]

These tips and tricks will come in handy as I try to paint my dog (now deceased) golden Labrador dog, Harley. I am finding it a bit of a challenge. Thank you for sharing your amazing insight and details of painting fur.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Light hair dogs can be challenging to paint. Take your time, and I'm sure you will get there. Paul t🎨

[@nickylanahensel2682]

Amazing painting dog portrait

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Nicky 🙂

[@sherlynn7211]

Beautiful ! Love the tip of taking breaks and seeing with fresh eyes :)

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Sher. Paul 🎨

[@mendyhand3895]

Patience is a virtue! Amazing tips! Thanks so much!🖌🐕‍🦺🐶

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Mendy, thank you for watching. Paul 🎨

[@jeanetemattos9108]

Adorei todas as dicas!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Obrigado por assistir meu vídeo Jeanete

[@lyndajoyce6243]

Oh my goodness, this is wonderful! I did just find you, and I am into wildlife and photography. I am an oil painter, wanting to improve my watercolor so badly!! I have a little black and white Shitzu I am wanting to paint and I think I can use the principles in this painting. He is jet black and white. Would I still use the variation in colors? Thank you for your sharing your knowledge!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Lynda, thank you very much. Yes, I would personally use similar foundation colours before layering the details over the top, just so you have a good varied background that will show through. Consider the placement of the colours 'behind the scene' and you will be fine. Paul 🎨

[@lyndajoyce6243]

@@TheDevonArtist thank you so much! I will be watching all of your videos, I see I can learn a lot!

[@wendyizod923]

Very helpful ideas, the rake brush you made seemed a good idea as you would never get two the same.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Wendy, just remember to save those old brushes. Paul 🎨

[@KarenmitchellANI]

You've inspired me to start painting again..I've missed it

[@TheDevonArtist]

Go for it Karen, you can do it! Paul 🎨

[@mmckenzie602]

Thank you for sharing these brilliant tips!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful 😀

[@elizabetheddy1073]

Paul I just found your channel, I am so thrilled! The way you explain things, and the way you demonstrated how to paint is amazing! I will be following you and hopefully learning the tricks of the trade! Thank you so much! Liz - Massachusetts United States😊💗

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for coming along to my KZbin channel, and of course for your VERY kind comments. Hello back to you from North Devon, UK. Paul 🎨

[@pattyhall7162]

Definitely I will try to trim and old brush , thank you for showing!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Paty, thank you for watching. :-)

[@anetanina]

Wow, Thank you Paul. I'm so glad I've found you here! Looking forward to use your tips and you're definitely going on my teachers-to-join list.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Welcome aboard and thank you for your lovely comment, Paul :-)

[@LettuceLearn]

What beautiful work! I'm probably one of the least artistic people on the planet, but I wanted to make a little memorial painting of my stepdaughter's two dogs that she lost to illness in less than a couple of months. I couldn't figure out how to add texture to a dog with totally dark black fur, but I think making a brush as you've shown will definitely help.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Jan, what a lovely thing to do for your stepdaughter, I wish you the best with the painting. Paul 🎨

[@labgoat8070]

Thank you do much for these tips, your work is amazing!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@Gilded-girl]

Thank you , just beautiful portrait !!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@75Butterflyangel]

Easy to understand and follow. Always very to the point... done by amicable teacher!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much. As you know '75butterflyangel', I am not a complicated painter in the sense of the 'arty' type of words, it's just not me at all. I speak as I think and I have to say that's in a very simplistic non jargon way. Paul 🎨

[@laurabravorincon]

It is a great pleasure to see you paint in such a detailed and beautiful way, really admirable. On the other hand, my sincere gratitude for all your videos and honest tips. It's easy to see the talent and years of experience in each painting. By the way, I've made my own brush which you call "The Replicator", although I have nicknamed it "Pumuckl" (German cartoon). A warm greeting from Spain!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Laura, thank you for the lovely comment and also for following my work here. Have fun with your new brush 'Pumucki' creation. Paul 🎨

[@olimpiagambacorta5176]

Another exciting video. I am so thrilled to have found your channel. You are a fabulous artist, and a very good teacher. Thankyou

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much, what a lovely thing to say. Paul 🎨

[@isabelpichel2780]

Today, it was a very happy pleasure to discover one more KZbin Big Artist: YOU. Thankyou very much for the great artist and teacher you are. For me, it was amazing to see the way you paint so beautiful and realistic the eyes and, carefuly, everithing.Congratulations!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Isabel, what lovely things to say, I'm positively blushing here! LOL You are very kind indeed. I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. Paul 🎨

[@suz8785]

Thanks Paul....very formative.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Suz :-)

[@maureengranter6390]

Thank you Paul. The best instructor I have found. So glad I found you, thanks again.

[@lunaluna9078]

Thankyou so much For this. Your art is absolutelly gorgeous ✨✨✨ God bless You with lots and lots of subscribers 😊👍

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you to say, thank you Luna. Paul :-)

[@baljeetdham]

Wow this really good tutorial. I appreciate how you explained. Thank you so much for your precious time you giving to the bignners

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching my videos. Paul :-)

[@redaj77]

Excellent tips. I dream of painting realistic watercolour and started learning recently so watching your videos has taught me a lot. Thanks so much.

[@TheDevonArtist]

My pleasure, I'm glad my videos are helping you with this lovely medium of watercolour. Paul 😊

[@sharonsands708]

Oh my gosh, I am a new subscriber and am I ever glad I found you. I have painted a couple of pictures of dogs but they weren't exactly what I hoped they would be. Thank you for all of your tips, they should help me alot. I am making a few of those brushes also. This girl needs all the help she can get. Again, thank you. Your paintings are just wonderful.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thanks for subbing Sharon and also for you very kind words. I'm glad you like my work and of course the videos here. Now, get those brushes wet and start creating. Paul :-)

[@joancarroll2897]

I have learnt so much from you, thanks for sharing.

[@TheDevonArtist]

So nice of you Joan, thank you. Paul 🎨

[@judyswindell2748]

Thank you for so many great tips and how to make the wonder brush to paint fur. 💕

[@TheDevonArtist]

Glad it was helpful Judy, thanks for watching. Paul :-)

[@_chayss]

This really helped me alot! I just found you're channel and I love ur art work! It's stunning thanks!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much, have fun going through my videos, there are now hundreds to go through. BTW, I love your channel name! Paul 🎨

[@lizkilic1528]

Amazing.... love this .thank you for explaining things in such detail . Will definitely be trying this one . Beautiful painting ❤❤😍

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Liz, that''s very kind of you. 😀

[@gloriasmith5281]

Thank you so much for your very detailed videos, I’m about to attempt to painting a Husky and feel a bit more confident about how I’m going to approach it, having watched several of your fur detailed videos on underlying colours, and the use of white watercolour paint, have also made a couple of your replicator brushes, they work great, 😊 thanks for all your tips.

[@TheDevonArtist]

You are very welcome Gloria. Have fun with those replicator brushes! 😃

[@bevlomax4398]

I really enjoyed this video and it’s practical tips! I have watched MANY watercolor videos and tutorials and this is one of my favorites. I will definitely subscribe and watch more.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's very kind of you Bev, thank you so much for watching my work. Paul 🎨

[@peghambrecht5977]

Thank You so much! This was an excellent tutorial!!! I also love and appreciate your sharing the replicator brush part of the tutorial. Excellent! God Bless!!! xo...

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Peg, I'm glad you enjoy my videos here. Have fun making your own, unique replicator brush. Paul 🎨

[@artieross9537]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Really love your tutorials on brush stokes with watercolor!!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Artie Ross, that's very kind of you. Paul :-)

[@sharonnellis3503]

You are so talented I have just started watercolor painting and I love it your tips are great. I find art in itself is very therapeutic. Thanks so much for your tutorials.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Sharon. Yes, I feel the same way about art, very relaxing indeed. Paul 😀

[@leonorhungria2012]

I really loved your video! I have been hoping to find clear and practical examples to paint fur in watercolour. I'm mostly self-taught when it comes to watercolour, and this tutorial is gold to me. Thank you so much!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Leonor, thank you as well for such a kind comment. I do enjoy sharing the things I know and understand about painting most types of wildlife, so I do intend on recording even more videos for here on KZbin and of course for you. Paul

[@Hello-kx6tf]

This is so great! I'm so glad that I found your channel :D

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Julie, have fun going through my videos here. Paul :-)

[@laurenfox5684]

again, you are amazing!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Lauren! :-)

[@yeespace17]

Really nice and look realistic!👍😊 Thank you for sharing. Have to learn a lot from you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much 😀 I'm glad you are finding my videos helpful. Paul :-)

[@mariajones5140]

thank you for sharing your amazing talent. ive really struggled to find anything before regarding dogs and was it was fabulous when i saw yours. the only link that i am still struggling to find was the one of outline images

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Maria, thank you very much for watching my video of this lovely girl called 'Jessie'. I'm really glad it helps you, especially when painting fur. This video on here is a collection of clips from my main video, when my paid members on my website get to follow the full nearly 5 hours of this tutorial from start to finish. This is also where they can download the outline drawing and the reference photo alongside the colour chart as well. There are over 100 video tutorials there as well. At least my video here on KZbin has given you some good ideas to go along with, and to me, that's fantastic. Thank you so much for following me on here. Paul 🎨 devonartist.co.uk/memberships/

[@anuradhalagu7203]

Loved the replicator brush. Will definitely make and use one. I use a deer foot brush or size 00 brush for fur, fine details and semi dry paint. Thank you for the video

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Anuradha, yes these are very handy to have and each one you make comes out differently. I've never heard of a deer foot brush, I'm off to do some Googling now... Paul 🎨

[@fine2dreamw618]

Can't talk, gone to find a Replicator candidate 😉

[@TheDevonArtist]

LOL, I hoe you find a suitable one, thanks for watching. 😃

[@southerncharminca]

Question… where can I download a labradoodle picture to paint Thanks. Love you videos

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much. If you head to the free photo website i.e pixabay.com/ and do a search, fingers crossed you should find one there. 😀

[@TheDevonArtist]

Which of these tips and techniques did you find the most useful? Let me know in a *comment* below. Don't forget if you missed the first 5 you can find them here: *bit.ly/33DLipX* with my video of a delightful Black Bear Cub.

[@leonorhungria2012]

I'm mostly self-taught in painting. I usually work with ink, dip pens and markers, so I'm used to see immediate results. With watercolour, I never realised I don't give it enough time to rest, to dry as much as necessary. Also, I'm unfamiliar with painting in layers. This is why your video is so enlightening. I loved your replicator brushes. I would never thought of that. I use old rough brushes with ink to add texture and effect, but never thought of a personal "replicator" brush like yours. I already made two. I will definitely look into your videos. Thank you so much!

[@jmsweets2862]

Just starting to do pet portraits, curious 👀 do you always start with the eyes? And why? Hopefully can be a part of your patron soon 😎

[@TheDevonArtist]

Yes I do! 😀 I like to have a little bit of life to look at, at the very beginning, rather than a couple of voids where the eyes should be. 😊

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you! Really good! I would like (someday) to paint my brother’s dog for them but it is one of the small fluffy dogs and I think that it will probably be difficult! I started once but all I have is a paper with two eyes staring out of the otherwise blank page!🙃 someday I will get the courage to go further! Thank you for sharing your teaching!💕

[@TheDevonArtist]

You can do it Donna! As long as you do plenty of planning for your colour and composition before you start, you should be fine. Having a good plan beforehand is the way I work, it saves far too many mistakes during the painting process. Paul ;-)