How to Paint REALISTIC WATERCOLOR

In this video, I show how to paint realistic watercolor, as I work on this Roe Deer portrait. You will see the whole process from the initial wash layer, building the details within the features, fur and antlers, and finally adding the grass in the foreground to create a setting for this stunning animal. I hope you enjoy it. If you would like to learn more about painting fur, this would be an excellent video to watch next: *https://bit.ly/47jBwcs* *SUBSCRIBE* to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 The reference materials & equipment needed 00:21 Preparation of the watercolor painting 01:09 Applying the background wash 02:14 Preserving the internal pencil lines 03:08 Painting the eyes 05:39 Painting the nose 07:43 Fur foundation wash 08:49 The first layer of fur detail 10:07 Build up the fur layers gradually 13:00 Painting the mouth, chin & nose 14:43 Building the darker tones 18:17 Adding the highlights 21:34 Painting the grass ▶️ *JOIN MY ONLINE SCHOOL:* on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist or through Etsy: https://devonartist.etsy.com/ 🧑🏻‍🎨 *RENT A SINGLE LESSON* https://devonartist.co.uk/video-shop/ ⭐ *FREEBIE CLUB Our *Freebie Club* gives you access to several full-length tutorials and a regular newsletter, alongside tips and tricks videos too: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🎨 *MATERIALS I USE* I am often asked about my painting materials. Everyone has their favourites, but here are some of mine: https://devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/ ▶️ *SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevonartistpaul Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedevonartist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevonartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_devon_artist 🦊 *LOVE WATCHING WILDLIFE* – why not check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiredbyWildlife ©️ COPYRIGHTS My videos are copy protected and are fully owned by myself. They are for your use and enjoyment on YouTube, I hope you like them. 📸 With grateful thanks to Ian McFarlane from Flickr 🎵 With grateful thanks: Asher Fulero - Night Snow, Audionautix (Jason Shaw) - Green Leaves, Chris Haugen - Hero's Ascent & Natural Light, The Great North Sound Society - Letter To Natalie & Oceanside Bonfire and TrackTribe - Longer Distance #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour