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Learn to Paint Realistic Animals

A complete course to learn how to paint realistic animals — fur, feathers, textures, light and expression

The course is taught in oil painting and can also be followed with acrylic — more details below 

 

Already 2000 students enrolled – average rating 4.7 out of 5 across all courses

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If your animal paintings don’t look as realistic as you’d like…

It’s not a lack of talent, but a lack of the right method

Master the essential techniques of animal painting : fur, feathers, textures, light and expression.

Guided exercises and complete animal paintings to apply each concept step by step.

Over 150 video lessons and over 28 hours of detailed instruction to build real animal painting skills.

The course is taught in oil painting but can also be followed using acrylic paint (more details below)

Lifetime and 24/7 access, ideal to improve at your own pace

Professionally edited videos that make you feel like you’re painting right beside me, with every detail clearly visible

If your animal paintings don’t look as realistic as you’d like…

It’s not a lack of talent, but a lack of the right method

Master the essential techniques of animal painting : fur, feathers, textures, light and expression.

Guided exercises and complete animal paintings to apply each concept step by step.

Over 150 video lessons and over 28 hours of detailed instruction to build real animal painting skills.

The course is taught in oil painting but can also be followed using acrylic paint (more details below)

Lifetime and 24/7 access, ideal to improve at your own pace

Professionally edited videos that make you feel like you’re painting right beside me, with every detail clearly visible

What You Will Learn In This Course

A complete step-by-step course with over 28 hours of lessons and more than 100 videos

This course is part of a complete training program designed to build strong skills

Getting Started: 

Begin the course by discovering the materials and the painting method used throughout the program. You will also learn a simple technique to create an accurate drawing before painting, even if you don’t know how to draw and complete a first exercise focused on painting animal fur.

Painting a Realistic Dog

Follow a complete step-by-step demonstration to paint a realistic dog portrait.
You will learn how to mix the beautiful warm browns of the coat and paint soft fur textures, while also working on the large visible tongue and the lively expression of the animal.

Painting a Cat with Detailed Fur

In this lesson you will paint a cat while learning how to render fine fur textures and delicate whiskers.

You will also study how light interacts with the fur to give depth and realism to the portrait.

Painting the Strength and Elegance of a Horse

This demonstration is perfect for learning how to mix rich and deep brown tones in the coat.
You will also explore the contrast between short smooth hair and longer flowing hair to create movement and realism.

Painting a Lion and Its Majestic Mane

Paint a powerful lion while learning how to manage a wide variety of colors across the entire subject.
You will also discover how to create convincing volume and movement in the mane while capturing the intensity of the animal’s gaze.

Painting a Tiger with Complex Fur Patterns

This demonstration focuses on the tiger’s iconic striped patterns and strong contrasts.
You will learn how to manage complex fur structures while keeping the painting harmonious and realistic.

Painting a Colorful Parrot

Work with rich and saturated colors while learning how to balance them harmoniously.
This lesson also helps you understand the structure and layering of feathers and how to deal with complex textures such as the parrot's face.

Painting a Hummingbird and Its Iridescent Feathers

This vibrant subject allows you to explore very intense and luminous colors.
You will learn how to paint delicate feathers and subtle reflections of light that give life and energy to the bird

Painting an Elephant and Realistic Skin Textures

In this final demonstration you will paint an elephant while learning how to represent its wrinkled skin and powerful forms.
You will study subtle color variations and strong contrasts to create a convincing and expressive painting.

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What You Will Learn In This Course

A complete step-by-step course with over 28 hours of lessons and nearly 100 videos.

Start Painting Today - Lifetime Access

Lifetime Acess - No Subscription

Why is this course available starting at $9 ?

The regular price of this program is $89.

However, I chose to make it available starting at just $9 to help make art education more accessible and allow as many people as possible to learn painting seriously, even on a limited budget.

If you enjoy the course and would like to further support my work and the creation of future programs, you are also welcome to choose a higher amount.

My goal is simple: to make learning painting more accessible, without compromising the quality of the content.

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The Results Of My Students

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What Students Are Saying

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Inside The Course

This short video shows you how the lessons are organized and how the course platform works.
You will see how the modules are structured so you can progress step by step without feeling lost.

All the videos are in English and include subtitles in 5 different languages : English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese

 
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Learn With An Expert

My name is Tristan Saint-Michel, a professional artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries, and a passionate teacher. Over the years, I have helped thousands of students learn drawing and oil painting through a clear, structured, and progressive teaching method designed for both complete beginners and experienced artists.

My goal is simple: to show that learning art is within everyone's reach and to help you make steady progress, regardless of your starting level.

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A Better Alternative To Art Classes

Go further than a typical class with a proven step-by-step method
Lifetime access, learn at your own pace, no constraints

Get access to 28 hours of complete training

A Better Alternative To Art Classes

Go further than a typical class with a proven step-by-step method
Lifetime access, learn at your own pace, no constraints

Get access to 28 hours of complete training

Learn with Complete Confidence

Lifetime Access

Improve at your own pace, with no pressure or time limits

Accessible On All Devices

Follow your courses from your computer, tablet, or phone

You can join the course today with complete peace of mind

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An Oil Painting Course You Can Also Follow With Acrylic

Even though the course is taught using oil painting, it is fully adapted to acrylic painting. The essential fundamentals are the same: color, volume, light, composition, precision of gesture, and more.

From the very beginning of the program, a specific pathway allows students who paint with acrylics to easily adapt the materials, mediums, and drying times.

As a result, you can follow the entire course using acrylic paint and progress with the same fundamentals, just as many students already do with excellent results.

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The Course Includes 2 Bonuses

PDF Material Guide

All the supplies explained simply to avoid mistakes and start without overspending

Email Support

Regular advices and answers to your questions to stay motivated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still unsure if the course is right for you ? Here are answers to the most common questions from students

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