Taiga Animals Marathonwith Anna Parshenko

Day 1

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

• creatively transform a photo reference by changing the animal’s surroundings;
• use a combo of techniques: painting on wet paper and on dry;
• work with deep, rich monochrome colors to capture the mood;
• mix just two shades to get a whole range of color options.

Day 3

Let’s paint a raccoon

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

• combine techniques: painting on wet and dry paper to get that playful raccoon fur;
• use special brushes that are perfect for creating fluffy fur effects;
• draw the animal from a tricky angle;
• simplify your drawing when working with unusual poses.

Day 5

Let’s paint a manul cat

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

• show the manul’s unique features;
• capture its signature pose and proportions;
• combine textural tricks for that wild, fluffy fur;
• add dark accents to make the form pop;
• make the eyes look alive and full of expression.