How to Paint Cats in Watercolor in a Circular Format
Describe cats., Depict the cat's body, head, tail and legs, in shorthand, on a practice page of watercolor paper., Trace an outline of a circle onto a piece of 11 x 14 inch piece of watercolor paper using pencil and a dinner plate as a template...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Describe cats.
On a piece of drawing paper, get into a cat state of mind by writing what cats represent to you. Sleek, stretchy, serpentine, elegant, night stalkers, hunters, prowlers, silent, aloof, clean, dainty and self sufficient, and so forth. , Keep the drawing small, approximately and inch and as simple as possible. , Add rings to the interior of the circle, using smaller plates, graduating sizes until you come to the center. Use the lid of a bottle to make a 2 to 2 1/2 inch circle. , Poses that bend, stretch, and elongate will take up space so use them to advantage. Try adding cat accessories and accoutrements such as mice, toys, balls of yarn, kittens, and a soft rug. ,, Use 1/2 to 3/4 inch flat brushes to begin painting your cats. Block in the cat's bodies with as few strokes as possible. When dry, return with smaller, pointed brushes and add details. , Step back and view the painting and decide how to treat the area around the circle.
It can be kept simple to allow the circle to be the predominant feature -
Step 2: Depict the cat's body
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Step 3: tail and legs
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Step 4: in shorthand
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Step 5: on a practice page of watercolor paper.
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Step 6: Trace an outline of a circle onto a piece of 11 x 14 inch piece of watercolor paper using pencil and a dinner plate as a template.
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Step 7: Pencil in cats going around the circle.
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Step 8: Choose wisely for the centermost cat
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Step 9: as all roads will lead the viewer's eye to that bulls eye.
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Step 10: Activate your paints with water.
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Step 11: Paint around the cats in a color that will show them off.
Detailed Guide
On a piece of drawing paper, get into a cat state of mind by writing what cats represent to you. Sleek, stretchy, serpentine, elegant, night stalkers, hunters, prowlers, silent, aloof, clean, dainty and self sufficient, and so forth. , Keep the drawing small, approximately and inch and as simple as possible. , Add rings to the interior of the circle, using smaller plates, graduating sizes until you come to the center. Use the lid of a bottle to make a 2 to 2 1/2 inch circle. , Poses that bend, stretch, and elongate will take up space so use them to advantage. Try adding cat accessories and accoutrements such as mice, toys, balls of yarn, kittens, and a soft rug. ,, Use 1/2 to 3/4 inch flat brushes to begin painting your cats. Block in the cat's bodies with as few strokes as possible. When dry, return with smaller, pointed brushes and add details. , Step back and view the painting and decide how to treat the area around the circle.
It can be kept simple to allow the circle to be the predominant feature
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