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The Secret to Realistic Animals - Layers and Glazes with Acrylic

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The Secret to Realistic Animals - Layers and Glazes with Acrylic

Cassydraws

Download the sketch and reference photo and learn how to paint a realistic snow leopard (and any furry animal) using acrylic paints. Cassy (@cassydraws.art) will show you:

  • Why different brushes matter;

  • Mixing tips to match your colours to the reference;

  • How to get the fur to look realistic and lifelike;

  • The secret to painting animals' eyes;

  • …and plenty of acrylic techniques, like glazing and more.


This class is for beginner to intermediate artists, who are well acquainted with the medium and supplies.

ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

  • Brushes

  • Acrylic paints

  • White markers


LEARNING PATH

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Videos (12)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Preview)
01:23

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Preview)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Intro)
02:35

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Intro)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 1: Outline)
08:23

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 1: Outline)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 2: Eyes)
09:50

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 2: Eyes)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 3: Glazing)
11:58

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 3: Glazing)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 4: Left into the Ear)
07:14

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 4: Left into the Ear)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 5: Background)
09:04

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 5: Background)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 6: Bottom Left)
08:18

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 6: Bottom Left)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 7: Snout)
10:57

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 7: Snout)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 8: Shoulder)
07:36

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 8: Shoulder)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 9: Nose, Mouth, and Chin)
11:04

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 9: Nose, Mouth, and Chin)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Final Details, Q&A, and Final Thoughts)
10:53

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Final Details, Q&A, and Final Thoughts)

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The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Preview)
01:23

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Preview)
The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Intro)
02:35

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Intro)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 1: Outline)
08:23

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 1: Outline)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 2: Eyes)
09:50

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 2: Eyes)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 3: Glazing)
11:58

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 3: Glazing)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 4: Left into the Ear)
07:14

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 4: Left into the Ear)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 5: Background)
09:04

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 5: Background)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 6: Bottom Left)
08:18

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 6: Bottom Left)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 7: Snout)
10:57

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 7: Snout)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 8: Shoulder)
07:36

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 8: Shoulder)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 9: Nose, Mouth, and Chin)
11:04

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Step 9: Nose, Mouth, and Chin)

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Final Details, Q&A, and Final Thoughts)
10:53

The Secret to Realistic Animals ⁠— Layers and Glazes with Acrylic (Final Details, Q&A, and Final Thoughts)

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Ceri Donovan
February 09, 2023
How big is the canvas Cassy is working on please? I don’t want to try and use one that is too small and struggle to get the details in!
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Jim Hemstalk
February 02, 2023
How to join class ?
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Anonymous
July 25, 2022
Thank you for a wonderful class from a very gifted teacher and artist- can't wait for the rewatch!