How I Paint Realistic Pet Portraits in Watercolor

There’s something magical about watercolor: the way it flows, blends, and captures light… but it’s also one of the trickiest mediums to master. One wrong brush stroke can become a permanent mistake, and achieving realism requires patience, precision, and planning. And yet, watercolor brings pets to life in a way that no other medium can. Today, I want to take you behind the scenes and show you exactly how I create realistic pet portraits, step by step.