A friendly place to learn at your own pace.
with Richard Robinson
Learn how to draw a dog more accurately, how to sculpt the form with large planes, how to create an elegantly subdued colour scheme using a simple palette, how to use just a few sharp details to bring your dog to life, and a lot more.
Paint along step by step or paint your own dog using these techniques. (Also makes a great present for a pet lover you know). Enjoy!
Whenever you’re ready! The lesson is available online any time, and your access to the lesson never expires.
As long as you need! Your access never expires, so you can come back again and again.
Sorry, no you can’t download the video. This is to avoid piracy. You’ll always be able to view the video on this site though.
Richard is a talented full time artist, who loves painting and teaching.
Hi I’m Richard. I’ve been painting my whole life and back in 2001 I traded my graphic design career for the humble life of a full time artist. I love painting, and as it turns out, I love teaching too.
Nowadays I balance my life between parenting, painting, surfing, travelling and teaching. My work is regularly featured in international art magazines, in galleries in New Zealand and America, on TV and in my Mum’s house.
I give outdoor painting workshops in interesting spots around this beautiful planet of ours and love encouraging people to paint. Two of my favourite artists are John Singer Sargent and Joaquín Sorolla.
My painting website: www.nzpainter.com
I’d love to be your new teacher.
Richard is a master artist with an exceptional skill in identifying and communicating key factors to making successful paintings. I have found his video workshops an excellent resource for improving my own work.
Bamsi 15x15" oil on board
Bamsi
Bamsi
Bamsi
Gouache 5x5
Artist: Cheryl Stanford
Honey by Gloria Wheeler
Artist: Gloria Wheeler
“Moochie” (My interpretation of Bamsie)
Artist: Dorian LeMieux
Bamsi Portrait in Oil
Artist: tony o sullivan
My first doggy picture. Dana
Artist: Dana Smiley
Puppy Study-Rebelle 5 Pro
Artist: Damjan Visnjic
Norman
Artist: Cynthia Damron
Dog portrait lesson
Artist: Maureen Kerr
Puppy by Nancy Newton
Great job Nancy, you've made Bamsi look even younger than the photo by lowering the eyes a little and making the nose smaller. Not intentional I guess but, hey, he looks as cute as a button. Really nice colouring and brushwork and some great soft edges there. If you glaze a little grey over the white on the left of his neck that'll help that area sit back in the shadow a bit and stop competing with the white of the muzzle. While you're at it, using that same grey glaze across the base of the muzzle and mouth can give that a better sense of roundness.
Bamsi by Lynne Walley
Gidday Lynne, thanks for your painting. I'm loving the energy of your brushstrokes and the contrast between that and the fine detailed work in the eyes and nose. Nicely done! You've made the eyes a little smaller which has aged Bamsi a few years, but basically it's still Bamsi. Great!
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If it’s not the right fit, we’ll give you a full refund within 30 days of purchase - no questions asked.
When you purchase a DVD you also get online access to the same lesson, including any lesson resources like photos, downloadable notes and access to upload your painting to the student gallery.
That's why you need to make a password when you purchase a DVD, so you can access the online content as well. Enjoy!