How to Paint a Cat With Watercolors – Even If You’re Not Sure You Can!
Have you ever cuddled with your cat and thought, “I wish I could capture this sweetie in a painting”? Well, you absolutely can! And no, you don’t have to paint every single hair (thank goodness!).
In this delightful tutorial, our wonderful artist Vanda Lavar shows you how to paint a beautiful tri-colored kitten using watercolors.
She’s so patient and clear with her instructions – it’s like having a friend show you step by step exactly what to do.
Imagine giving a hand-painted cat portrait as a gift – your friends will be amazed you made it yourself!
Learn From Someone Who Really Knows Her Stuff
Vanda isn’t just any watercolor artist. She learned from some truly impressive wildlife artists and made quite a name for herself. But don’t worry – she breaks everything down into simple steps that anyone can follow. If you’ve ever wondered “how can I possibly draw a cat?” – Vanda can help!
We’ve Made It Super Easy to Follow Along
You don’t have to worry about getting the sketch right on your own. We provide the final image AND Vanda’s sketch, so you can print it out and trace it onto your watercolor paper. No stress about getting the proportions wrong!
Here’s What You’ll Learn
In this lovely tutorial “Paint a Cute, Furry Tri-Colored Kitten,” Vanda shows you:
- How to sketch a cat (or trace our template if you prefer!)
- Which colors work best for realistic fur
- Her special fur painting techniques (much easier than painting each tiny hair)
- How to build up layers to create that soft, fuzzy look
Vanda shares a clever trick using charcoal watercolor for a special wash technique. She’ll show you how to create the shadowy side of the cat’s face, and how to use your brush to make those wispy fur textures that look so realistic.
You’ll love her tip about using liquid frisket to protect the bright white spots while you paint the darker areas. Don’t worry if you don’t have frisket though – Vanda explains how to work around those spots too!
Part of Our “Fur, Fluff, and Fuzz Collection”
This cat tutorial is part of something special we’ve put together – the “Fur, Fluff, and Fuzz Collection,” where three of our favorite artists share how they paint animals with all those wonderful textures. If you enjoy painting this kitten, you’re going to love the other tutorials in this collection!
Ready to Pick Up Your Brush?
Want to paint this sweet kitten and other furry friends? Check out Vanda’s tutorial in our “Fur, Fluff, and Fuzz” collection! You’ll learn how to create realistic fur textures for five different animals – from this tri-colored kitten to a baby fox, bunny, horse, and Boston Terrier. Take your time with 9 hours of friendly, step-by-step guidance that makes painting animals actually doable.
