This image really stood out to me, with the vibrant hues of the tiger contrasted against the dark green forest! The shimmering water splashes add an additional interesting element, creating an impressive interplay of light and shadow. This tutorial has so many interesting elements that will challenge your skills. It’s incredible depth of field makes the Tiger really stand out. I will show you how to soften the transition between lights and darks, as well as how to use the blender brushes to achieve a soft, out-of-focus effect in the background.

Difficulty: Advanced
Panel Size: 12 x 12 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael James Smith Professional Brush Set, Series 10 Synthetic Filbert Brushes, Series 1 Super Fine Rigger Brushes, Series 2 sizes 2/0, 3/0, 4 & 6. Series 11 Synthetic Domed Mop Blender Brush.
Painting surface used in this lesson: Artists Exhibition Panel

Oil Paints:
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
Dioxazine Purple
Ivory Black
Lemon Yellow
Sap Green
Titanium White
Winsor Lemon
Winsor Yellow