Art With Viv

Paint a Custom Pet Portrait with Me (Patreon)

Published:

2026-03-03 17:32:59

Imported:

2026-10

Tags:

Watercolor

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My sweet friends, this one was such a special commission. This watercolor pet portrait took me four full days to complete — building soft layers, developing depth in the fur, and carefully bringing those expressive eyes to life.

I’ve sped up the footage so you can see the entire process in just 17 minutes, and I share plenty of tips along the way for painting pets in watercolor.

Painting beloved pets always feels like such an honor. It’s more than technique — it’s about capturing personality and preserving a memory. 💛

I hope watching the process encourages you in your own animal paintings. Don’t forget to save this one for inspiration if you’re thinking about trying a pet portrait yourself!

Let me know in the comments — have you ever painted a pet before?

For anyone interested, I am now offering custom pet portraits in my Shopify Store.

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Come Along as I Paint a Watercolor Pet Portrait Commission

In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes as I paint a commissioned watercolor pet portrait from start to finish. 🐾✨ This sweet portrait took four full days to complete, but I’ve carefully edited and sped up the footage so you can watch the entire process in just 17 minutes. You’ll see how I build layers, develop depth in the fur, and bring personality and life into the eyes — my favorite part! Along the way, I share helpful tips for painting pets in watercolor, including: • How to approach fur without overworking it • Building depth with glazing • Creating realistic eyes that feel alive Painting pets is more than technique — it’s about honoring the love we have for them. Every brushstroke is part of telling their story. If you enjoy watercolor tutorials, pet portraits, or want to learn how to capture animals with personality and heart, you’re in the right place. 💛 Interested in your own custom watercolor pet portrait? I’m currently accepting a limited number of commissions each month. Visit my Shopify shop for details. https://shopvivsart.myshopify.com/ Thank you for watching and supporting handmade art!