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Do any of these sound familiar?
“Painting animals seems too complicated; I don't know where to start.”
"To capture textures in watercolor, you have to be born with an eye for detail.”
“Watercolor is unpredictable; only experts can control it.”
If you thought any of these, it makes perfect sense. I believed them too for years.
But after 10 years of painting, I discovered something simple: what separates those who are “talented” from those who aren’t are three things that can be learned: observation, short, daily practice, and a guide to show you the way.
That’s exactly what you’ll find here.
Hi! I'm Sara,
Ten years ago, I was just starting out, too frustrated because the colors didn’t look the way I imagined them in my head. I tried, I failed, and, most importantly, I jotted down everything that worked.
Today, I’m an artist and author in Virginia; I illustrate classic stories for different brands, I published my own illustration book, and I have also organized retreats across different cities, with the sole purpose of discovering the art that the world hides.
This course is the guide I wish I’d had when I started. No shortcuts, no “secret talent,” just what really works.
When I’m not painting: I cook with lots of garlic, listen to true crime podcasts, and share my studio with my three cats and my husband Zac. 🌿
Make art in beautiful places
I have organized intimate small-group retreats in some of the world's most inspiring corners: from Korean palaces to French riverside villages. Days are spent sketching on location, painting in good company, and slowing down to see the world like an artist.
Brands and work
This course is for you if…
✓ You’ve been painting for a while, but your animal textures look flat or unnatural.
✓ You already know the basics, but you struggle to paint your own animals with precise texture and details.
✓ You’re self-taught and want some structure to know what to practice first and what to practice next.
✓ You’re starting from scratch and want a solid foundation in animal watercolor with no gaps.
You don’t need expensive materials or know how to draw. Just a willingness to practice 20 minutes a day.
By the end, you will be able to:
Paint animal with detailed textures
Create lifelike form, midtones, and details
Paint your own pet in your personal style
Course content
The course has 10 modules for 10+ hours of learning and practicing. It also includes full-length artwork tutorials! You can pause and replay the videos as much as you want. The course is suitable for everyone, teens, adults and children because there is no explicit content. It would be best to take the course in order, because it will start from the basics to lessons at a more advanced level.
Practice makes perfect!
Course curriculum
A step-by-step journey to master painting animals, capture detailed textures, and paint with confidence.
01
Welcome and Overview
5 lessons
Welcome and Overview
5 lessons
- Lesson 1.1 Welcome
- Lesson 1.2 What You'll Learn
- Lesson 1.3 How to Navigate This Course
- Lesson 1.4 Materials and Setup
- Lesson 1.5 Transferring Your Sketch
02
Understanding Texture in Watercolor
5 lessons
Understanding Texture in Watercolor
5 lessons
- Lesson 2.1 How Watercolors Create Texture
- Lesson 2.2 Soft v. Sharp Edges
- Lesson 2.3 Brushwork and Mark Making
- Lesson 2.4 Layering to Create Texture
- Lesson 2.5 Simplifying Textures
03
Short Fur
6 lessons
Short Fur
6 lessons
- Lesson 3.1 Understanding Short Fur
- Lesson 3.2 Short Fur Texture Swatch
- Lesson 3.3 Demo- First Wash
- Lesson 3.4 Demo- Building Up Form, Midtones
- Lesson 3.5 Demo- Rendering Short Fur
- Lesson 3.6 Demo- Finishing Touches
04
Long Fur
6 lessons
Long Fur
6 lessons
- Lesson 4.1 Understanding Long Fur
- Lesson 4.2 Long Fur Texture Swatch
- Lesson 4.3 Demo- First Wash
- Lesson 4.4 Demo- Building Up Form, Midtones
- Lesson 4.5 Demo- Rendering Long Fur
- Lesson 4.6 Demo- Finishing Touches
05
Soft and Coarse Fur
3 lessons
Soft and Coarse Fur
3 lessons
- Lesson 5.1 Understanding Soft Fur
- Lesson 5.2 Soft Fur and Coarse Fur Texture Swatch
- Lesson 5.3 Applying Concepts to a Full Painting
06
Feathers
6 lessons
Feathers
6 lessons
- Lesson 6.1 Understanding Feathers
- Lesson 6.2 Feather Texture Swatch
- Lesson 6.3 Demo- First Wash
- Lesson 6.4 Demo- Building Up Form, Midtones
- Lesson 6.5 Demo- Rendering Feathers
- Lesson 6.6 Demo- Finishing Touches
07
Scales
5 lessons
Scales
5 lessons
- Lesson 7.1 Understanding Scales
- Lesson 7.2 Fish Scale Texture Swatch
- Lesson 7.3 Demo- First Wash
- Lesson 7.4 Demo- Building Up Form and Midtones
- Lesson 7.5 Demo- Rendering and Finishing Touches
08
Hard Textures
4 lessons
Hard Textures
4 lessons
- Lesson 8.1 Understanding Hard Textures
- Lesson 8.2 Pattern Texture Swatch
- Lesson 8.3 Antlers Texture Swatch
- Lesson 8.4 Applying Hard Textures to Full Painting
09
Painting Your Own Pet
3 lessons
Painting Your Own Pet
3 lessons
- Lesson 9.1 Identifying Your Pet's Defining Features
- Lesson 9.2 Simplifying Your Pet
- Lesson 9.3 Pet Demo
10
Painting Any Animal with Confidence
5 lessons
Painting Any Animal with Confidence
5 lessons
- Lesson 10.1 How to Approach Any Animal
- Lesson 10.2 Combining Textures
- Lesson 10.3 How to Keep Improving
- Lesson 10.4 Congratulations
- Lesson 10.5 Painting Expressive Animal Faces
What is included:
Fundamentals & materials
We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you a true artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find lots of exercises to get started with and from which to get inspiration. I will show you some tricks that will make your portraits truly unique and masterpieces.
Lifetime access
Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day! This possibility, doesn't it seem incredible?
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!
My dedicated support
On this journey, you will never be alone! You can write to me and you will receive my feedback as soon as possible, so you will always feel supported. Sometimes, approaching watercolor is not easy. You may feel that you are not enough, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!
... and much more!
SIGN UP NOWCourse structure
My painting course will elevate your artistic skills! What's better than improving yourself while having fun? Plus, you will achieve beautiful results in no time.
Let me tell you more about my methodology and the platform structure.
All videos are in FULL HD and you can adjust the speed, audio and quality.
In all my videos, I try to use as many visual elements as possible, such as pictures and references, so you can take some inspiration and you can practice. You can follow each step as I show it to you, and you can comment and compare with other students under each video or in the group so you can resolve any doubts you have and learn new tricks!
The course is designed to be as practical as possible, even teaching you the basics of color and how to use the tools. You can review the lessons as many times as you want, where you want, and when you want!
Doesn't that sound amazing?
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Extra content that you will get for free with the course
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My guarantee to every student
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk at all! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
