How to Paint a Realistic Cat with Watercolor - Step by Step Tutorial

Published 2020-01-25

Learn tips, tricks and techniques for how to paint a photo-realistic cat portrait with this step by step narrated watercolour tutorial.
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Here is my reference photo (photo credit: Pixabay): www.dropbox.com/sh/fxzob0dv35iyj7a/AACzuCQV075ny_N…
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Here is a full list of supplies used in this video:
1) Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors ➡️ www.anrdoezrs.net/click-9110141-13717235?url=http:…
🎨 Lamp Black
🎨 Indigo
🎨 Moonglow
🎨 Burnt Umber
🎨 Burnt Sienna
🎨 Viridian
🎨 Sap Green
🎨 Ultramarine
🎨 Quinacridone Rose
2) Holbein Watercolors
🎨Yellow Ochre ➡️ bit.ly/2MyOISY
🎨Permanent Alizarin Crimson ➡️ bit.ly/2MCtZ0k
🎨Turquoise Blue ➡️ www.dpbolvw.net/click-9110141-13717235?url=http://…
3)🎨 Winsor & Newton White Gouache ➡️ www.kqzyfj.com/click-9110141-13717235?url=http://w…
4) ⬛ Richeson Transfer Paper ➡️ bit.ly/33S2JkA
5) 🖌️ Silver Brushes Black Velvet Round Brushes ➡️ www.anrdoezrs.net/click-9110141-13717235?url=https…
6) 🖌️ Princeton Neptune Series 4750 Synthetic Squirrel Brushes Pro Series Set of 4 ➡️ www.dpbolvw.net/click-9110141-13717235?url=http://…
7) Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid ➡️ bit.ly/38syHGr
8) 📜 Arches Watercolor Paper Blocks 140lb Cold Pressed ➡️ bit.ly/Arches7x10
9) 🌈 Mijello 24 Well Airtight Palette ➡️ bit.ly/2BIIbyZ
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2) 🎨 Holbein Watercolors ➡️ bit.ly/2Epegkb
3) 🎨 Winsor & Newton White Gouache ➡️ bit.ly/32nJuQu
4) ⬛ Jackson's Transfer Paper ➡️ bit.ly/2CSaA9M
5) 🖌️ Silver Brushes Black Velvet Round Brushes ➡️ bit.ly/3aNzBQ4
6) 🖌️ Princeton Neptune Series 4750 Synthetic Squirrel Brushes Pro Series Set of 4 ➡️ bit.ly/31jTlYq
7) Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid ➡️ bit.ly/2Yx2YkN
8) 📜 Arches Watercolor Paper Blocks 140lb Cold Pressed ➡️ bit.ly/34sPUAr
9) 🌈 Mijello 24 Well Airtight Palette ➡️ bit.ly/2EdslkK

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- Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro

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@cowgirljane3316 3 years ago

2 hours? It would take me two years.

@craftdipper 1 year ago

Two hours??! Wow! Stunning painting! 😍 (beautiful cat! 😻) Thank you for explaining your techniques🎨

@milkbread5036 3 years ago

Wow only 2 hours?! Incredible job!

@janetchen959 2 years ago

It's looks like a real cat in a photo, I will try to paint like you this weekend. Thank you for showing us. Cheers Emily

@kimpayne2664 21 days ago

What a gift you have. Thank you for sharing it.

@4ohgollycats 1 year ago

I’m in awe! Having four cats, I appreciate your talent!

@KimberlyCrick 4 years ago

This is gorgeous, I think watercolor always adds a touch of dream-like softness to realism that helps it come across more as art than photo. Definitely a beautiful piece of artwork you've created here. I can't wait to see what you do in the future :)