How to Paint Black Animals in Watercolor by Denise Soden

Painting animals at either end of the value spectrum can be challenging, especially using watercolors. This is the first class in a two-part mini series exploring painting black and white animals in watercolor to help you feel more confident and comfortable with these subjects.

In this class, we will:

Explore how to mix interesting dark colors in watercolor

Learn how to evaluate reference photos and select colors for black animals

Practice balancing values to create a dynamic portrait

Paint a black animal using realistic and/or colorful color palettes

This is an advanced class that intends to help you harness your skills for your watercolor tool kit. It is not a class that will teach a single tutorial from start to finish. Ambitious beginners are welcome, but please participate in the prerequisite classes before attempting this one set yourself up for success.