Giraffe Portrait - Oil Paint

In this 4.5 hour oil painting tutorial, I will show you how to paint a realistic giraffe portrait using a simple two stage application process.

We will focus on:

• Toning the panel
• Drawing the outline
• Understanding giraffe patterns and structure
• Blocking in the portrait
• Building mid tones and shadows
• Refining detail through a second application
• Creating compact, short fur texture
• Layering colour to create depth and glow
• Controlling light and shadow for a lifelike finish

This tutorial is ideal for intermediate to advanced artists who want a clear, structured approach to creating a detailed and realistic giraffe portrait in oils.

The reference image is my own and is provided for you to use.