Watercolor Practice: Pumba the Dog

I almost titled this video ‘Ugly Dogs’ because I struggled so much with watercoloring them! I did 3 attempts at painting Pumba the Dog from a course I purchased on Enterclass (enterclass.com) because I just couldn’t get it right and also because I wanted to practice this very wet watercolor style that instructor Denis Petrulenkov does so beautifully.

The first two attempts were quite disastrous but by the 3rd I think I did ‘OK’

Attempt #1

Attempt #2

Attempt #3

I experienced a similar struggle while practicing another dog from the same course.

Here’s the previous practice session with Maisa the Dog.

Hopefully it’ll get easier!

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Colors Used (Mijello Mission Gold Watercolors):

• Indigo (background)

• Sepia

• Van Dyke Brown

• Burnt Umber

• Ivory Black

Supplies used:

*NOTE: Since I am based in the US, I get most of my supplies from US-based art stores.

However, if you are located internationally, check out Jackson’s Art Supplies for these products!

They have great prices on supplies & shipping!

• Arches Cold Press Paper (9x12 pad)

• Da Vinci Russian Blue Squirrel Quill Size 2

• Loew-Cornell 7020 Ultra Round Size 6

• Princeton 4050R Size 6

• Mijello Mission Gold Watercolors

• Prismacolor Turquoise Pencil HB

• Tombow Mono Plastic Eraser

• Hardboard Panel (in background)

If you happen to be just starting and are looking for some help with supplies, you might find the following links helpful:

• The Ultimate Guide to Watercolor Papers for Beginners

• Download my FREE Beginner’s Supply Guide Here 

As always, thank you for reading,
Susan

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