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Skillshare

Painting Inky Cats

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Overview

Do you love cats as much as I do? 
I love painting and drawing them even if I'm terribly allergic to cats!

Learn how to do simple ink paintings of our feline friends using the basics: Paper, pencil, ink, water, and pen. 

This class is made up of step-by-step lessons on how to create your own ink painted cat. I will share my process and tips along the way.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How to gather reference and inspiration for your cat drawings and paintings
  • How to pinpoint the basic features of cat types to sketch their faces and bodies
  • How to look for the gesture and overall shape of the cat and sketch in some details
  • How to paint your cat using India ink in a very quick fashion using three techniques: Ink drop method, wet on wet, wet on dry
  • How to add details in pen 

For this class, basic drawing skills are helpful, but all students are welcome.

This class is perfect for artists, illustrators, and anyone who loves cats and would like to expand their drawing and painting skills and explore using a new medium that is quick, spontaneous, and full of welcome surprises!

Syllabus

  • Class Trailer
  • Researching and Finding Inspiration
  • Materials
  • Drawing Cat Heads
  • Drawing Cat Bodies
  • Ink Drop Technique
  • Wet On Wet Technique
  • Wet On Dry Technique
  • Adding Details in Pen
  • Class Project and Final Thoughts

Taught by

Melissa Iwai

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