One thing I learned recently, and tested, is that the shape of an animal's eyes is one of the most critical parts to get right in order to achieve a likeness. I always trace the eyes.
@joannerobinson87469 ай бұрын
Always 🫡
@libellula3313 Жыл бұрын
You are so right about using good quality paper. Thanks for the video. Jo in France 🇫🇷
@EmilyOlsonArt Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kimfleming4614 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, you are a great teacher!
@EmilyOlsonArt11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@DonnaVarno10 ай бұрын
Thank you for such helpful information. Your paintings are amazing!
@EmilyOlsonArt10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@julianielsen1885 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I think I’m ready to at least give it a try.
@EmilyOlsonArt Жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@kascialelonek875710 ай бұрын
I just sat down to paint a golden. This was great to watch before I STARTED. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED, THANKS
@EmilyOlsonArt10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@coviedogs Жыл бұрын
Really wonderful tutorial!
@EmilyOlsonArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@janconradtАй бұрын
Very nice….. Good instruction!!! Love your paintings!!!!
@myrnalandersartist Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video! You explain things very well and your voice is pleasant to listen to 😊
@EmilyOlsonArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@carolynbarnes50957 ай бұрын
Hi Emily, absolutely great video! Your explanations are so great. Thank you so much. 😊
@EmilyOlsonArt7 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@rudylorenzo97223 жыл бұрын
You are the best, Emily! I’m serious about that. Is not just because you paint animals, is mostly because you paint them in watercolor! Your knowledge on the topic is impressive and I hope more inspiring artists see the value of your videos. Thank you for sharing your tips!!
@SvetlanaWinslowSimpson2 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you.
@leylahim29772 жыл бұрын
Appreciate very much your hard work helping us to improve our watercolor painting. I have being following your tutorials since pandemia lockdown and still struggling painting pets but think you give lots of tips and love how you teach.
@EmilyOlsonArt2 жыл бұрын
What a kind comment! Thanks so much for following along!
@victoriajane24685 ай бұрын
You have a wonderful way about you-such a cheerful, sweet presence. Your teaching is very easy to understand and your work is👌! Thank you!
@rosiewillford2212 Жыл бұрын
I just saw your paintings wow
@pjnava1748 Жыл бұрын
this is very helpful, from Philippines
@ArtistRebeccaLS2 жыл бұрын
I love the freehand sketch method - and the wet into wet method but also I add background afterwards too. Lovely video 😊
@paulinedavis3660 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing 👏 xx
@EmilyOlsonArt Жыл бұрын
🙂🙂🙂
@AnnaKoehnArt Жыл бұрын
Subscribed! I am also a mom (6 kids) and artist with an art youtube channel. I need to know and learn from other women like you! I love your videos so far and look forward to keeping up with your work.
@EmilyOlsonArt Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Best of luck on your YT channel!
@AnnaKoehnArt Жыл бұрын
@@EmilyOlsonArt Thanks, Emily! Any tips for me? Keep up the great work!
@mariel34694 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@EmilyOlsonArt4 ай бұрын
You're most welcome!
@kesart29012 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emily. You have a kind demeanor and your tutorials are very informative. I just started watercolor and ink for animals and this has been so helpful.
@EmilyOlsonArt2 жыл бұрын
So glad!
@VSBotonismo3 жыл бұрын
Thank yoy, Emily! You are very kind, friendly and a great teacher. I'm learning a Lot with you. From Vitor 0 São Paulo - Brazil
@EmilyOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@iun7242 жыл бұрын
⌨️
@sharonsands7083 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very informative video. I have a dog portraits to do for a friend but want to do a good job, because it's intimidating, I have yet to start it. Because of your inspiration, I think I have the guts to do it. Thank you again.
@kimdilello78413 жыл бұрын
Thank you, excellent, concise advice!
@loubarnard78473 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you are very talented and generous in sharing your knowledge.
@EmilyOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure!
@courtneyrose54943 жыл бұрын
great video thank you!
@marthaband3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tips Emily!
@amberwilliams42103 жыл бұрын
Truly a wonderfully helpful and encouraging video. Thank you so much and always in awe of your skill 👌
@jessicaamorim41733 жыл бұрын
I'm learning a Lot with you ! Thank you verry much for tour vídeos! ♥️
@EmilyOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@javieraleyton99982 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much
@EmilyOlsonArt2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@crystalheart93 жыл бұрын
Great advice Emily, thanks so much. I find curly fur the most difficult to get looking right.
@EmilyOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Yes, curly fur can be a bear!
@judymcgimpsey7873 жыл бұрын
Thankyou You make it look so easy.
@ziasart44143 жыл бұрын
best drawing channel
@serenahopeisabella22262 жыл бұрын
ur awesome😌
@susanwilson12762 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips, your paintings are amazing! Don't you use masking fluid? I like that idea....👍
@EmilyOlsonArt Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I do! Thanks for watching! 🙂
@LoriJMarshall3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emily. How did you know I was staring at a blank sheet of paper, waiting to start my painting of my Chocolate Labrador Johnny. 😌
@EmilyOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Hah! Perfect!
@tombryan7203 жыл бұрын
I know you're a great free hand drawer and great video as always. You really are a standard of quality work for me. For yor beginner students have you ever considered doing a lesson on using a proportional divider? What a cool little tool those are.
@eswenfava2 жыл бұрын
what's a proportional divider?
@gbozanic2 жыл бұрын
These are amazing Emily!!! Question...do you use a water soluble pencil for your initial sketch?
@EmilyOlsonArt2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, but usually just a regular graphite pencil. 🙂
@jenniferheisler81399 ай бұрын
Do you recommend a certain transfer paper ?
@jm85811 Жыл бұрын
For the small thin brush-what are you using?
@jenniferheisler81399 ай бұрын
Can you only use transfer paper once or over and over ?
@lauriecope69412 жыл бұрын
Hi Emily, I have a very hard time painting on whiskers. I've tried many different ways but they never come out right. I've used gouche, acrylics & masking fluid. I haven't tried scraping the paint off the paper because it scares me. I even just bought 3 different liner brushes. What else can I do?
@EmilyOlsonArt2 жыл бұрын
My favorite method for whiskers is with a tiny liner brush using Dr PH Martin's Bleed Proof White. You can also use white gel pens or even white charcoal pencils!
@pink61948 ай бұрын
🎉❤❤
@ilsenooten3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm on my way to start my first painting by myself so thanks for these great tips😊 and now all I need is a creditcard-free entery to you're website😩🤪
@EmilyOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Hooray! You got this! We are still working on updating the website. I'll make a big announcement once we have a Paypal option!
@Kmaia.art13 жыл бұрын
@joanpringle-canning28342 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗🌹🌹🍁🍁🤗🤗
@marinaa.64783 жыл бұрын
💕💕
@DashaRosnia Жыл бұрын
Волки, если со щенка с человеком, то замечательно живут дома: это преданный друг, ласковый, любит целоваться. Но не лает никогда, хотя может пытаться издавать звуки , похожие на лай. Ещё они охраняют дом. Да... Одна проблема: соседские собаки, чуя волка будут психовать и громко лаять от страха, каждый раз когда вы выйдете со своим "щеночком" погулять.
@zs_dreamwalls3 жыл бұрын
I hate wet on wet because I use cellulose paper for a long time (%100 cotton is expensive) and this technique works very badly on cellulose paper. I'm afraid of using this technique anymore ☹️
@EmilyOlsonArt3 жыл бұрын
Ugh, that's hard! Yes, it certainly is a different result depending on the paper.
@mikel45103 жыл бұрын
"Watercolor artists have all kinds of tools in their belts." So sad, I wear suspenders. Guess I can't be a watercolor artist - no place to put my tools. 😥 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣