Sketchbox September 2024: Black Jaguar

Sketchbox September 2024: Black Jaguar

Grab your pearl acrylics and get ready to create a stunning black jaguar with Elana! Using our smart trace technology, you'll outline the jaguar from a reference photo, making it easier to focus on the fun part—painting! Explore the glowing effect of pearl colors as they shimmer against a dark cotton backdrop, highlighting the jaguar’s majestic features.

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Takeaways

  • Learn how to superimpose and trace an image onto black cotton paper.
  • Understand the importance of working with negative space in your artwork.
  • Gain skills in layering acrylic paints to create depth and highlights in your painting.

Key Moments

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:00:26 - Superimposing and tracing the image
  • 00:04:02 - Outlining and shading the jaguar
  • 00:10:01 - Applying the first layer of white pearl color
  • 00:16:00 - Adding colors and final touches

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