Horse Portrait for Beginners - Acrylic

Welcome to my beginner horse portrait tutorial for acrylic paint. If you are looking for a straight forward approach to creating realistic horse features, while saving on confusing layering steps and processes, then this tutorial is perfect for you.

Here is what I cover in this tutorial:

  • 3 Hours of video footage
  • FullĀ side-profile horse portrait using my simple seven-layer method.
  • My simple approach to effective blocking In
  • My signature opacity Layers that strengthen depth and detail
  • How to use glazes to blend acrylic layers
  • How to create stunning fine details
  • Ā Along the way, you’ll learn how to organise your palette, mix believable browns and shadow tones, understand fur direction and use layering to create a smooth, lifelike finish.

This tutorial is ideal for beginners wanting a clear, approachable process to complete a detailed horse portrait from start to finish.