Watercolor Pet Portraits: 4 Ways to Start the Painting

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @jcepri
    @jcepri Год назад +16

    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.

  • @rudylorenzo9722
    @rudylorenzo9722 3 года назад +6

    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!!

  • @kascialelonek8757
    @kascialelonek8757 Год назад +2

    I just sat down to paint a golden. This was great to watch before I STARTED. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED, THANKS

  • @kimfleming4614
    @kimfleming4614 Год назад +2

    Thank you, you are a great teacher!

  • @julianielsen1885
    @julianielsen1885 Год назад +2

    Great video, I think I’m ready to at least give it a try.

  • @libellula3313
    @libellula3313 Год назад +1

    You are so right about using good quality paper. Thanks for the video. Jo in France 🇫🇷

  • @leylahim2977
    @leylahim2977 2 года назад +8

    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.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 года назад +2

      What a kind comment! Thanks so much for following along!

  • @AnnaKoehnArt
    @AnnaKoehnArt Год назад +3

    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
      @EmilyOlsonArt  Год назад +1

      Awesome! Best of luck on your YT channel!

    • @AnnaKoehnArt
      @AnnaKoehnArt Год назад

      @@EmilyOlsonArt Thanks, Emily! Any tips for me? Keep up the great work!

  • @myrnalandersartist
    @myrnalandersartist Год назад +1

    Another excellent video! You explain things very well and your voice is pleasant to listen to 😊

  • @coviedogs
    @coviedogs Год назад +2

    Really wonderful tutorial!

  • @DonnaVarno
    @DonnaVarno Год назад +1

    Thank you for such helpful information. Your paintings are amazing!

  • @VSBotonismo
    @VSBotonismo 3 года назад +4

    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

  • @ArtistRebeccaLS
    @ArtistRebeccaLS 2 года назад +3

    I love the freehand sketch method - and the wet into wet method but also I add background afterwards too.
    Lovely video 😊

  • @paulinedavis3660
    @paulinedavis3660 2 года назад +1

    You are amazing 👏 xx

  • @carolynbarnes5095
    @carolynbarnes5095 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Emily, absolutely great video! Your explanations are so great. Thank you so much. 😊

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  9 месяцев назад

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

  • @rosiewillford2212
    @rosiewillford2212 Год назад +1

    I just saw your paintings wow

  • @pjnava1748
    @pjnava1748 Год назад +1

    this is very helpful, from Philippines

  • @victoriajane2468
    @victoriajane2468 8 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @sharonsands708
    @sharonsands708 3 года назад +4

    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.

  • @kesart2901
    @kesart2901 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @loubarnard7847
    @loubarnard7847 3 года назад +2

    Thank you, you are very talented and generous in sharing your knowledge.

  • @javieraleyton9998
    @javieraleyton9998 2 года назад +1

    Thank u so much

  • @mariel3469
    @mariel3469 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much

  • @SvetlanaWinslowSimpson
    @SvetlanaWinslowSimpson 2 года назад +1

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @janconradt
    @janconradt 3 месяца назад

    Very nice….. Good instruction!!! Love your paintings!!!!

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 3 года назад +2

    Great advice Emily, thanks so much. I find curly fur the most difficult to get looking right.

  • @ziasart4414
    @ziasart4414 3 года назад +1

    best drawing channel

  • @amberwilliams4210
    @amberwilliams4210 3 года назад +4

    Truly a wonderfully helpful and encouraging video. Thank you so much and always in awe of your skill 👌

  • @kimdilello7841
    @kimdilello7841 3 года назад +2

    Thank you, excellent, concise advice!

  • @courtneyrose5494
    @courtneyrose5494 3 года назад +1

    great video thank you!

  • @jessicaamorim4173
    @jessicaamorim4173 3 года назад +1

    I'm learning a Lot with you ! Thank you verry much for tour vídeos! ♥️

  • @marthaband
    @marthaband 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful tips Emily!

  • @LoriJMarshall
    @LoriJMarshall 3 года назад +1

    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. 😌

  • @serenahopeisabella2226
    @serenahopeisabella2226 2 года назад +1

    ur awesome😌

  • @susanwilson1276
    @susanwilson1276 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the tips, your paintings are amazing! Don't you use masking fluid? I like that idea....👍

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 года назад

      Sometimes I do! Thanks for watching! 🙂

  • @tombryan720
    @tombryan720 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @eswenfava
      @eswenfava 2 года назад

      what's a proportional divider?

  • @evabcasali
    @evabcasali Месяц назад +1

    I don't have a printer. So I grid. Is good too

  • @judymcgimpsey787
    @judymcgimpsey787 3 года назад

    Thankyou You make it look so easy.

  • @jm85811
    @jm85811 Год назад

    For the small thin brush-what are you using?

  • @jenniferheisler8139
    @jenniferheisler8139 11 месяцев назад

    Do you recommend a certain transfer paper ?

  • @gbozanic
    @gbozanic 2 года назад +1

    These are amazing Emily!!! Question...do you use a water soluble pencil for your initial sketch?

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 года назад +1

      Sometimes, but usually just a regular graphite pencil. 🙂

  • @jenniferheisler8139
    @jenniferheisler8139 11 месяцев назад

    Can you only use transfer paper once or over and over ?

  • @lauriecope6941
    @lauriecope6941 2 года назад +1

    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?

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 года назад +1

      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!

  • @ilsenooten
    @ilsenooten 3 года назад +1

    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😩🤪

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  3 года назад

      Hooray! You got this! We are still working on updating the website. I'll make a big announcement once we have a Paypal option!

  • @pink6194
    @pink6194 11 месяцев назад

    🎉❤❤

  • @marinaa.6478
    @marinaa.6478 3 года назад

    💕💕

  • @KellyMaia
    @KellyMaia 3 года назад +2

  • @zs_dreamwalls
    @zs_dreamwalls 3 года назад +2

    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 ☹️

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  3 года назад +1

      Ugh, that's hard! Yes, it certainly is a different result depending on the paper.

  • @mikel4510
    @mikel4510 3 года назад +2

    "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. 😥
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @joanpringle-canning2834
    @joanpringle-canning2834 2 года назад +1

    🤗🤗🌹🌹🍁🍁🤗🤗

  • @DashaRosnia
    @DashaRosnia Год назад

    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.