Live Lessons: Dog Portrait on Black Canvas

In this lesson series, we paint a portrait of a dog on black canvas with oils. Painting on a black surface encourages darker values and contrast. Instead of focusing on adding darker tones, we instead focus on adding the lighter values and tints.

Lesson 1 (1:08:30)

In lesson one, we sketch out the contours of the dog on plain paper and discuss the process of transferring our image to the final canvas.

Lesson 2 (1:15:10)

In lesson two, we begin to apply oil paint using a soft, scumbled application.

Lesson 3 (1:11:32)

In lesson three, we continue working on the face of the dog, working our way to the left.

Lesson 4 (1:11:59)

In lesson four, we develop the texture of the nose of the dog.

Lesson 5 (1:05:50)

In lesson five, we begin painting the texture of the fur.

Lesson 6 (58:20)

In lesson six, we complete the painting by adding glazes.