How to… paint a lemur
A niche market, I know. But I thought you might like to know how I did it!! You will need: Paint: I used System 3 acrylic paint in the following colours. Mars Black, Titanium White, Flesh Tint, Buff...
View ArticleAn interview with Kathy Gustafson, animal artist
Kathy Gustafson Kathy is an Alaskan-born artist, with more than 30 years experience in the industry. She works with a variety of media, including acrylics, pastels, watercolors, collage, relief...
View ArticleHow to paint grass in acrylic
Once you know how to do it, its easy. The secret lies in the range of colours you use. You will need: a photograph to copy from a large flat paintbrush a small rounded paintbrush water a palette or...
View ArticleHow to paint a greyhound
This guide shows you how I painted Frosts the greyhound. I hope you enjoy it. You will need: paint: I used System 3 acrylic paint in the following colours: Mars Black, Titanium White, Flesh Tint, Burnt...
View ArticleHow to paint a fluffy cat
Hello all, Last month, I painted my first cat, Spike, as a Christmas commission for a man at work. Spike is a big black and white cat with very long fluffy fur. I hope you enjoy this guide! You will …...
View ArticleHow to paint a Cairn Terrier
This guide tells you how I set about painting a little golden terrier for a lady at my work. A repeat customer, previous owner of a lovely lemur. It was a present to her in laws for Christmas. With...
View ArticleHow to paint a golden pheasant
I painted a golden pheasant to enter into the Wildlife Artist of the Year competition 2013. It is on a 70cm x 70cm canvas, and it used a lot of paint! But I am pleased with it, so thought I … Continue...
View ArticleHow to paint long grass in acrylic
I have already written a How to paint grass guide here. It may surprise you to know that this is my most popular post ever, so I thought I would write another focussing on long grass. It is a different...
View ArticleHow to paint a Golden Retriever
This guide tells you how I painted Annie the Golden Retriever for my Godmother. She is a friendly energetic dog and very much loved. I finally got to see her today to hand over my masterpiece. You will...
View ArticleHow to paint a Tawny… Owl by yourself!
As promised, I have been a busy bee over the bank holiday weekend as it is now officially April, my Month of Paint! I finished off painting this little cutie today. His name is Nelson, not after...
View ArticlePick up a paintbrush and paint a penguin
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been painting an African Penguin skipping on a beach and eating a tasty fish. The photograph was lent to me by a man at work. I loved the beautiful lights on the …...
View ArticleHow to prepare for your first art stall
Hello everybody, This is a little guide on what I have learned for far in preparing for my first art stall at Rowledge Village Fayre. It hasn’t happened yet, so things could still go very very wrong…...
View ArticleHow to paint a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel
You may have spotted him at the Fayre, or you may just be coming across him now. This is Bertie the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel puppy. Judging by his expression, he knows he is royalty. He has a...
View ArticleSo you want them to actually READ your CV?
I, Imi Woods, Animal Artist, have given myself a metaphorical kick up the backside and decided to start contacting galleries, shops and (gulp) agents. I looked up “How to write an Artist’s CV” on...
View ArticleThe time I drew a caricature of my boss and didn’t get fired.
A couple of months ago, I was approached by a man at work about a possible commission. “I have a potential project for you!” Great! I am always up for a new project! “How would you like to do a …...
View ArticleHow to create an Artist’s Portfolio
Today I had a display at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens in Hampshire. My portfolio was a great feature, people spent ages flicking through and seeing the extent of my skills. It also sparked several...
View ArticleTime lapse Meercats
Hello everybody! Lots of busy and exciting things happening recently! I have just put a painting into the Society for Wildlife Art’s annual exhibition, I find out next week if it has been selected....
View ArticleLaugh, Kookaburra, Laugh
Kookaburras are remarkably underrated birds. A more sociable cousin of the Kingfisher, they are full-feathered and expressive – an excellent painting subject. We met a Laughing Kookaburra at a recent...
View ArticleHow to paint a short haired cat
I was commissioned to paint Gumdrops the cat for fellow blogger, Kate. I thought it would look really striking on a tall thin canvas, walking proudly, tail in the air. To Create a painting of a short...
View ArticleHow to paint a beady eye
Pencil in the shape of the eye Think slightly squashed circle, with a smooth line right the way around. Paint in the feathers surrounding the eye using acrylic paint The feathers close to the eye are...
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