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Hi everyone,

I'm getting in the spirit for Christmas with this tutorial. For the last few years I didn't feel very festive. I didn't bother to put the Christmas tree up because our children are adults and on Christmas day they couldn't all make it home because of work or extended family commitments. This year is different. I have put the Christmas tree up and I even bought some new decorations for it. That's because we'll have our little grandson Logan to share it with and I'm excited to fill his life with beautiful moments and memories. 

This tutorial is for more experienced painters but don't worry, if you are new to painting in watercolour or you want something simple and quick to paint for a Christmas card, yesterday I painted a simple candy cane with a red bow. I'll make a tutorial of it and I'll post it here on Patreon this week for you.

All of the files you need to complete the French Bulldog painting are attached below my message here.

The reference photo was taken by Karsten Winegeart and I downloaded it from Unsplash website. Here is the link if you'd like to download it yourself: https://unsplash.com/photos/YzxeHEzBZ6I

I hope you enjoy painting it.

Louise

❤️🎄

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My tutorials are designed to help you on your creative journey. Any painting you create from a tutorial where I use my own reference photo is for personal use only. They can't be sold or entered into an art competition. I write on the Supplies Lists where the photos come from. Permission is not given to paint any of my earlier paintings that are not tutorials because some of them are licensed. Also, a few of my earlier paintings were painted from photographs where I sought the permission of the photographer. The photographer gave me permission to use it, not others.

If I do a tutorial where I use another photographer's photo (eg from Pixabay or Unsplash) that is available for anyone throughout the world to download (copyright free) and use I’m happy for you to sell the paintings you create from the tutorial.

If I do a tutorial and I use a photo that I have paid for and downloaded from the website Wildlife Reference Photos in order for you to sell the painting you create from the tutorial you need to purchase and download the photograph yourself. This is in accordance with the Terms and Services of the Wildlife Reference Photo website.

If you share a finished painting on social media I would really appreciate it if you could link back to my account (be it on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram) and mention that you painted it in one of my tutorials. @louisedemasi

Thank you!

Files

Christmas French Bulldog for Patreon

Louise De Masi©

Comments

Barbara J Hess

I painted this for my daughter for Christmas. It turned out so lovely. Thanks

Lynn Muster

I have a friend I want to paint this for, but her bulldog is a little whiter, not so beige. Is there an alternative paint color or combo you might recommend for the fur?

Louise De Masi

Hi Lynn, I'd leave the white of the paper showing in the lightest areas and I'd use a grey for the shadows on the white areas- (mix two complimentary colours together). I often use French Ultra and Burnt Sienna to mix grey.

Lynn Muster

Great! Will do just that….thanks 😊

Lori

Louise, I appreciate all you do for us. You are the best! I wish you and your family very Happy Holidays!

Cereal Puff

Louise, I really love this theme! Thank you for teaching us. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holidays!

Kathy Wilden

Thank you Louise for all your tutorials..they are all fantastic. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas!

Lydia Frazier Bosley

Love to you and all of your family, Louise! I'm glad that having Logan as a new family member inspires you to put up a Christmas tree, I know you will all enjoy it.

Samia Pasha

Hi Louise! Thank you! This is one of the most beautiful tutorials … I thoroughly enjoyed watching it! Trying to reproduce it will be another story… will definitely give it a go!!😄 😄

Samia Pasha

Wishing you and your family a very happy new year too!

Tina Drake

Beautiful work as always! Bulldogs never look too happy, do they? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family down under! : )

Wendy Kelcey

Louise, this is the most adorable little guy and I can’t wait to paint him! I’m in the process of doing a yellow rose from my garden for a friend for Christmas, and just referred to the raindrops again on your coral rose. It’s so helpful to be able to go back to past paintings and pick up techniques! I’ve done many of your birds and flowers and just gave my son and his family a picture of their dog Casey. They LOVED it! I’ve learned so much from your lessons! Next up… the French Bulldog!!

Wendy Kelcey

oops. Hadn’t finished! Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy it through the eyes of your little grandson!! Nothing like it is there?!!

Wendy Kelcey

…. and, I love that candy cane!! 👍

Louise De Masi

Thank you Lori. Happy Holidays to you and your family too. 💕

Louise De Masi

Thanks so much Lydia. Have a wonderful Christmas. 💕

Louise De Masi

Thanks Tina. Lol- they do have a grumpy face 😝. Merry Christmas to you too.

Louise De Masi

Thanks so much Wendy. I'm glad you are learning lots! That's wonderful. Happy Christmas to you too.

Lynn H Brown

Beautiful work, Louise! I have a 12 year-old Pug and you have captured the eyes and the wrinkles SO well! It's amazing to me how your technique looks like the velvety fur that's on their heads and ears, too. This will really help me paint my Pug as soon as I get my tonal drawing just right! He is "smutty" colored and has a gray face. So, there are a lot of interesting colors to work out. I hope your family has a glorious holiday and enjoy that Grandson- they're only little such a short time!!

Christine Ellis

Thank you Louise but I won't be doing this one as I don't find bulldogs attractive. Last year's Daxie was so cute. Wishing you and Dom a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. xx

Cathy Bowden

Thank you for your work Louise. I joined last night after first watching and painting your protea. Your Frenchie inspired me to pick up the brush again after a few weeks not doing anything. We have a wonderful little grandson Jack who really does make our life such a joy. Enjoy your Christmas with your family.

Louise De Masi

Thanks very much Lynn. Good luck with the Pug painting. 💚

Louise De Masi

Thank you Christine. Happy Christmas and New Year to you and your family also.

Louise De Masi

Thanks very much Cathy. You have a wonderful Christmas too.

Vee

Thank you for this little cutie. I believe they have tremendous personalities and are quite unique. Thank you for all your stunning tutorials and your beautiful work - you are such an inspiration. Enjoy a wonderful first Christmas with your precious little grandson - may it be a happy and blessed time for all of you. Warmest regards

Marcela Fernandez del Rio

I love this!!!! My stepdaughter and husband have a pup like this. I guess I will be giving this a go for them. Thank you so much is beautiful!!

Verônica de Almeida Cavalcante

Que coisa mais linda! Essa carinha fofa do buldogue me cativa ... adoro cães! Vestido assim é um presente maravilhoso. Feliz Natal!

Louise De Masi

Thanks so much Vee. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too. ❤️

Sue Murray

Loved this too although I did struggle with the red. Kept layering and think I may have over done it!

Debbie Maddock

Really enjoyed this, I struggled with the jumper but overall I am pleased with how it turned out. Thank you