I’ve been looking for another animal scene to paint for some time now. This one, with its shallow depth of field, caught my eye. I love how the dog stands out, with the sharpness of his fur contrasting beautifully against the blurry background. I would encourage you to take your time with the sketching diagram as it’s really important to get all the proportions correct.
It is a really enjoyable lesson with some interesting challenges, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Difficulty: Advanced
Panel Size: 12 x 12 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael James Smith Professional Brush Set, Series 10 Synthetic Filbert Brush size 0, 2 & 4, Series 2 Pointed Brush Size 2 2/0, 3/0 & 4, Super Fine Rigger Brush size 10/0,
Painting surface used in this lesson: Artists Exhibition Panel

Acrylic Paints:
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
French Ultramarine
Ivory Black
Lemon Yellow
Sap Green
Titanium White

Oil Paints:
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Orange
Cerulean Blue
Dioxazine Purple
French Ultramarine
Ivory Black
Lemon Yellow
Sap Green
Titanium White