b Class Description

Capturing white fur in oil paint can be tricky—but in this real-time painting class, you’ll learn exactly how to do it with ease and confidence. This tutorial focuses on painting a bright, happy dog with expressive eyes and tons of texture—without getting lost in thousands of tiny hairs.

This class is ideal for pet portrait enthusiasts who want to master white fur and learn how to create the illusion of fine detail without painstaking rendering.

🎨 During the Class You Will Learn:

🔍 The secret you need to look out for otherwise you can’t see the hair – Learn how contrast defines the edges of white fur.
🖌️ How to paint the impression of detail – Suggest fine texture using brush technique and layering.
🧠 How to trick your brain into thinking it can see tons of detail – Use smart grouping and highlight placement to imply complexity.
🎨 How to ensure the background doesn’t compete for attention with the dog – Choose tones and values that enhance the subject, not distract from it.
And much more… – Including brush control, color temperature, and capturing personality in a pet portrait.

🧰 Tools for Success:

🎥 Real-Time Step-by-Step Video: Follow along with every brushstroke, fully explained and demonstrated.
📲 On-Demand Access: Learn at your own pace—pause, rewind, and rewatch whenever you need.
📄 Downloadable Reference Materials: Includes a high-resolution reference photo and sketch outline to help you get started right away.

🎯 This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate oil painters wanting to improve their pet portrait skills—especially with challenging light-colored fur.

Paint portraits that pop—join now and learn how to bring a white-haired dog to life in oil!

You Will Need

  • a 400mm x 300mm canvas (roughly 16″ x 12″).
  • Set of bristle brushes
  • Finer liner and a rigger brush
  • 1cm (0.5″) Soft Filbert Brush
  • Paints : Titanium White, French Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Lamp Black & Cadmium Red.