
All levels
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56 min 12 sec
00:57
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06:21
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21:08
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20:55
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06:51
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In this fun and improvisational course, artist Jennifer Mercede shows you how to make expressive, exciting animal portraits in her signature style. Self proclaimed fan of “scribbling, doodling, being silly and expressive” Jennifer walks you through how to pick the ideal pet portrait and using blind contour drawing to free you from the restrictions of perfection. You’ll learn how to intuitively pick colors and use lettering and playful mark-making to add textural depth to your portrait.
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Sketchbook paper
- 10x10” birch panel
- Ballpoint pen
- Acrylic paints
- Colored pencils
- Watercolor crayons (optional)
Downloads:
- Select an ideal photograph for replicating
- Abstract an image through blind contour
- Use decorative mark-making to enhance a portrait
- Use doodling to add detail and dimension to your work
- Paint and draw on a wood panel
What you'll get:
- Detailed lesson how to draw and paint an animal portrait
- 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from Jennifer Mercede
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students





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Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait Reviews
565 users recommended this class to a friend
Aimee Knerr
Oh wow! I love this class! I really enjoyed watching this process. I am so excited to follow these steps and see what happens with portraits of my own pets. I am thinking what an awesome gift to give someone too - a portrait of their pet. Please have more classes with Jennifer! (I also love the class she taught with Pam).
4 days ago
Kris Peterson
I really liked this class because you don't have to be an artist to create a fun piece of art. Her teaching style is relaxed and simple.
January 21, 2025