DOs and DON'Ts - How to Paint Curly Dog Fur in Watercolor!

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Published 2023-06-20
Struggling with painting curly fur? In this video I'll share my top tips and tricks for creating realistic soft curly hair in watercolor!

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All Comments (21)
  • @grafmatheus
    My dog is gone for almost 3 years and only now I can actually look at pictures without tears in my eyes. He looks a lot like this little angel that you painted, which inspired me to do my own version of my pet. I miss him so much that this is gonna be a beautiful way to remember him. Thank you for the tips! 💕
  • @Blick_Art
    This advice works for pretty much any painting scenario! Excellent point that brushstrokes and lines need to be deliberate and intentional, because each mark can encode a huge amount of information. Marks that are made without intention tend to disrupt and call attention to the paper and paint rather than the subject. We'll be sure to recommend this video for artists who are new to watercolor (and Goldendoodles)!
  • @jmsweets2862
    Thanks so much for offering the guide for free❤️ I’m really enjoying your videos 😎
  • @Shuvah2Him
    You do such a great job teaching and painting! Some people do one or the other well, but not both. Shared on 6 platforms :)
  • @mjpete27
    Hullo Emily, Thanks for this excellent video of Do's and Don'ts! I know how difficult this can be and I applaud your efforts in this excellent video! Well done and Please keep these coming!
  • @joykruczay
    Outstanding, information packed video! Your "Pet Painting Guide" is wonderful. Thanks ever so much for making this available.
  • @LaurenJeanArt
    I painted my doodle in rainbow colors! It was so fun!😊
  • @AyaSmith
    Looking beautiful, Emily! Loved this tutorial, so fun :)❤
  • @amysomething3370
    I am in the detail phase of painting my goldendoodle, but my dog is bright white (more like a poodle). For me that was the most challenging, but in that case a dark background is important.
  • @artwithinquynh
    This video came at the exact right time, thank you 😍
  • @sammiebryant8380
    I recently found you and I look forward to signing up for your Watercolor Mastery class. I am a beginner and I really like your teaching style, that plus your paintings are incredible. I would a tutorial for a black and white Bernidoodle or a long haired tuxedo cat. My grand daughter has both and wants me to paint them for her, I’m lost. Thanks for all you do.
  • @PatB303
    I'm a member of your site and your tutorials are excellent! I would really love to see a tutorial like this of a German Shepherd's head & upper body. I find them really challenging because mine always turn out looking so muddy. I know that you've got the great tutorial on the full body of the German Shepherd, but I'm really struggling with the face & chest.
  • @t.roseadam6828
    I recently painted a long haired chihuahua and I'm glad that I ended up following your tips and tricks before I watched the video. The only difference is that I save my eyes for last as they are my favorite to do and I save them as a "treat" for all the other work done. 😂