Kangaroo Tutorial - Intermediate (Patreon)

Hi everyone,

This is the full kangaroo tutorial, inspired by the little painting I originally created for my daughter’s nursery when she was expecting her first baby. It hung beside a koala and a kookaburra, and many of you asked if I would turn it into a class so I’ve painted this new version especially for you.

In this structured step by step lesson, you’ll learn how to create soft, believable fur using just two colours and controlled wet on wet layers. We’ll focus on building simple value shifts to shape the form, keeping the painting fresh while still achieving depth. At the end, we’ll refine the eyes and subtle details to bring the kangaroo gently to life.

This class is ideal if you’d like to feel more confident working with a limited palette and want to simplify fur without losing realism.

All resources are attached below, including 11 progress photos to guide you through each stage. You can download them individually or all at once by clicking on the "Download all" button.

I hope you enjoy painting this little one with me.

Louise

If you are looking for other tutorials - you will find them all on the indexes below:

Painting Thumbnail Index: https://www.louisedemasi.com/patreon-index

Tutorial Word Index: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-index-34865676