How to Paint Black Hair Animals (Dog)

Skill Level: 2 Intermediate, 3 Advanced
Medium: Oil Painting
Subject: Animals
Tutor: Nolan Clark
Class Length: 3 Hours 27 Minutes

$9.00

(9 customer reviews)

Class Description

I am often asked how to paint black hair dogs and cats. There is a simple yet effective trick to painting black fur, so in this class I will reveal the secret to successfully painting black haired animals.

Learn how to paint a lifelike black dog in this engaging oil painting class.

During the class you will learn:

  1. How to capture highlights and reflections in black fur instead of just adding white to black for realistic shading.
  2. Techniques for mixing your own black using raw umber and French ultramarine to achieve depth in color.
  3. How to block in the darkest areas and gradually add midtones and highlights to create realistic fur texture.
  4. Effective brush techniques for achieving different effects and details, particularly around the eyes and nose.
  5. Tips for observing and capturing subtle color variations and reflections in black fur for a lifelike portrayal. and much more…

For the class you will need:

  • 16″x20″ (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
  • These paints: Titanium White, Crimson, Cadmium Red, French Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber
  • Set of bristle brushes
  • 1/4″ (1cm) Soft filbert brush
  • Painting medium
  • Rigger brush
  • Fine liners

$9.00

9 reviews for How to Paint Black Hair Animals (Dog)

  1. Charlene K. (verified owner) –

    Great class with lovely insight into the workings of dog /animal black fur. Watched ever moment and will do over for sure.

  2. Debra B. (verified owner) –

  3. Sanderss (verified owner) –

    I learned a lot

  4. Sonny Andersson (verified owner) –

    Very good class, got many tips especially when painting a short-haired animal.

  5. Valerie Weber (verified owner) –

    Thank you so much for the class. I have to paint a black horse and didn’t know where to start. So once again your incredible way of teaching has given me such clarity on how to paint black hair. Not an easy task.

    I find that your step by step instructional videos are so easy to follow. You explain in great detail sharing your knowledge with us. You not only teach but also inspire. Over the years I have learned so much from your classes and all Artists can only benefit by watching and learning from your ‘easy to paint along’ affordable video classes.

  6. Gail B. (verified owner) –

    Learned a lot about things that make a black haired dog not just black. Nolan’s teaching style never disappoints. Thanks

  7. Artsy Chic (verified owner) –

    Thank you so much you’ve helped me so much. We’ve had 3 black Labs. I tried to paint a painting of one of our 4 legged kids that passeed to the rainbow bridge, it looks like her, but could be so much better. I’m going to try again. ❤️ And while im at it, I’m going to use your tips to try and paint a triple portrait of my sister’s 3 blond Labs. Your fur techniques and color ( shadow and highlight) tips could be used for that as well.

  8. Candi Hogan (verified owner) –

    Beautiful! Great to watch you paint, going to watch again and hope lots sinks in!

  9. robert pniewski (verified owner) –

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