Painting Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals
A collection of articles on painting dogs and cats, other animals and wildlife, plus helpful hints on painting fur.
Wildlife Painting Step-by-Step Demo: Orangutan
See how wildlife artist Leigh Rust creates a pastel painting of an orangutan from start to finish.
See how wildlife artist Leigh Rust creates a pastel painting of an orangutan from start to finish.
Painting Video Demo: Creating Wrinkles on an Elephant
Watch wildlife artist Leigh Rust as he adds wrinkles to a pastel painting of a baby elephant.
Watch wildlife artist Leigh Rust as he adds wrinkles to a pastel painting of a baby elephant.
Painting Cats: Step by Step Demonstration
Follow the development of a painting of a cat, step by step, from a promising start to overworked disaster to digital watercolor.
Follow the development of a painting of a cat, step by step, from a promising start to overworked disaster to digital watercolor.
Wildlife Painting Step-by-Step Demonstration: Zebra
Watch the development of a painting of a zebra in this 10 step wildlife painting demonstration.
Watch the development of a painting of a zebra in this 10 step wildlife painting demonstration.
10 Painting Tips from Wildlife Artist Katie Lee
Botanical and Zoological artist Katie Lee shares some painting tips.
Botanical and Zoological artist Katie Lee shares some painting tips.
Top 10 Tips for Painting Dogs
Painting dogs can be very rewarding, but also hard work as any dog lover will know it's impossible to get a dog to sit still while you work on getting the perspective just right... But there are things you can do to make your life easier when painting a dog.
Painting dogs can be very rewarding, but also hard work as any dog lover will know it's impossible to get a dog to sit still while you work on getting the perspective just right... But there are things you can do to make your life easier when painting a dog.
Painting Cats: Fur Map
A fur map is a useful tool when painting cats to help you paint the fur accurately.
A fur map is a useful tool when painting cats to help you paint the fur accurately.
Painting Cats: Whiskers
Painting whiskers on a cat is not simply a question of painting a bunch of thin curvy lines coming out of the face near the mouth. Read these tips for how to paint accurate whiskers on a cat.
Painting whiskers on a cat is not simply a question of painting a bunch of thin curvy lines coming out of the face near the mouth. Read these tips for how to paint accurate whiskers on a cat.
Sketchbook Safari with Wildlife Artist Katie Lee
What to expect and what you'll learn on a Sketchbook Safari in Botswana led by wildlife artist Katie Lee.
What to expect and what you'll learn on a Sketchbook Safari in Botswana led by wildlife artist Katie Lee.
Book Review: Painting Wildlife with John Seerey-Lester
If you want to know what it takes to become a top wildlife artist, read this book. The time spent researching and painting, the effort put in, and dedication of John Seerey-Lester is inspiring.
If you want to know what it takes to become a top wildlife artist, read this book. The time spent researching and painting, the effort put in, and dedication of John Seerey-Lester is inspiring.
Book Review: Dogs –- How to Draw Them by Melvyn Petterson
Reading this will not only give you tips on how to render a dog in your favourite drawing medium, but also make you aware of the characteristics you need to observe of any dog you’re wanting to draw.
Reading this will not only give you tips on how to render a dog in your favourite drawing medium, but also make you aware of the characteristics you need to observe of any dog you’re wanting to draw.
Wildlife Artist Robert Bateman
Well-known Canadian wildlife artist Robert Batemen writes about his inspiration and techniques (and what's generally wrong with beginner's paintings).
Well-known Canadian wildlife artist Robert Batemen writes about his inspiration and techniques (and what's generally wrong with beginner's paintings).
Reference Photos: Artist's Cats
A collection of photos of cats living with artists in all sorts of poses to use as reference when painting. You're invited to submit your own photos to add to the gallery.
A collection of photos of cats living with artists in all sorts of poses to use as reference when painting. You're invited to submit your own photos to add to the gallery.
Sketching Cats
An article from About.com's Drawing Guide on how to sketch cats and capture a cat in action.
An article from About.com's Drawing Guide on how to sketch cats and capture a cat in action.
Step-by-Step Drawing a Cat in Pencil
About.com's Drawing Guide shows step by step how she turned a photo (from About.com's Cats Guide) of Joey, a grey-and-white tabby kitten, into a beautiful pencil drawing.
About.com's Drawing Guide shows step by step how she turned a photo (from About.com's Cats Guide) of Joey, a grey-and-white tabby kitten, into a beautiful pencil drawing.
Drawing Horses
A long, detailed article on how to draw horses, starting with the anatomy of a horse. Will provide a good basis for painting a horse.
A long, detailed article on how to draw horses, starting with the anatomy of a horse. Will provide a good basis for painting a horse.
Horse Painting Demonstration in Oils
An article illustrated with photos showing various stages in the development of a painting of a horse and explaining the artist's intentions as the painting develops (slow to download).
An article illustrated with photos showing various stages in the development of a painting of a horse and explaining the artist's intentions as the painting develops (slow to download).
Watercolour Wildlife Demonstration: Leopard
A step-by-step explanation, with illustrations, by wildlife artist Sue Dickinson of a leopard done in watercolours.
A step-by-step explanation, with illustrations, by wildlife artist Sue Dickinson of a leopard done in watercolours.
Watercolour Wildlife Demonstration: Lion Cub
Another watercolour demo by wildlife artist Sue Dickinson, this time of a lion cub.
Another watercolour demo by wildlife artist Sue Dickinson, this time of a lion cub.
Zebras in Oils
A great step-by-step demonstration of how the artist gets depth and form in a wildlife painting. It may take a little while to load because there are a lot of photos, but it's worth waiting for.
A great step-by-step demonstration of how the artist gets depth and form in a wildlife painting. It may take a little while to load because there are a lot of photos, but it's worth waiting for.
More Cat Reference Photos
Enjoy the variety of photo galleries compiled by About.com's Cats Guide, including kittens and children with cats.
Enjoy the variety of photo galleries compiled by About.com's Cats Guide, including kittens and children with cats.
Reference Photos: Exotic Pets
Looking for a photo of a bush baby, a porcupine, or perhaps a prairie dog? Try this collection of reference photographs from About.com's Exotic Pets Guide. Also includes slightly less exotic pets such as mice and hamsters.
Looking for a photo of a bush baby, a porcupine, or perhaps a prairie dog? Try this collection of reference photographs from About.com's Exotic Pets Guide. Also includes slightly less exotic pets such as mice and hamsters.
Painting Cats: Step by Step Demonstration
Follow the development of a painting of a cat, step by step.
Follow the development of a painting of a cat, step by step.