- Watercolour techniques
- Watercolour furry textures
- 3D forms in watercolour
- Colour theory and skin tone mixing
- Proportions, measurements, and a watercolour warm-up exercise
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Paint 19 pet portraits in watercolour
sketching, fur, eyes, and expression
45+ hours of guided lessons
Recorded Course
Self-paced
For pet lovers looking for a personal creative project - and for artists who want to paint fur, feathers, and expression across species.
6 modules • Drawing before each portrait • Live demo recordings • Colour theory included
Recorded Course • ₹8,040 (usually ₹12,000)
Includes bonus human + pet lesson • Certificate on completion
₹179/hour of guided teaching
based on 45+ hours of recorded content
20,000+ learners
in 152+ countries, rated 4.5+ across platforms
In learners' words
Lead instructor - Nikita Chhabra
“The portrait classes were especially amazing - clear, patient, and so well structured.”
“The water colour techniques and also the sketching part are explained very well.”
“Her step-by-step guidance made even the most intricate techniques feel accessible.”
What you paint
Three phases of the curriculum - from foundational exercises through full animal portraits.
Warm-ups, colour, and observation
Sketching exercises, colour-mixing drills, and feature studies before full animal subjects.
Sketching exercises, colour-mixing drills, and feature studies before full animal subjects.
Eyes, fur texture, and finished portrait
Final-stage detail work - expressive eyes, layered fur, and completed portraits.
Final-stage detail work - expressive eyes, layered fur, and completed portraits.
Cats, dogs, birds, and wildlife
Each species taught with its own anatomy notes, fur approach, and portrait method.
Each species taught with its own anatomy notes, fur approach, and portrait method.
Course curriculum
Recorded lessons
6 modules
Basics to full animal portraits
Fourteen animal portrait projects plus live demo recordings, organised by fur type and species so each painting builds on the last.
Modules and focus areas
Open a module to see what you paint and practise.
- Fluffy birds: sketching, initial layers, and adding values
- Beagle puppy (short fur): wash, details, and background
- Golden retriever (long straight fur): wash, details, and final layers
- White short-fur calf: layers, shadows, and details
- White long-fur cat: layers, shadows, and background
- Brown cavapoo (curly fur): wash, details, and shadows
- Black shiny-fur dog: wash, details, shadows, and final layers
- Horse sketching and proportions
- Initial wash using a loose technique
- Details and final layers
- Sunkissed white dog: wash, layering, details, and final layers
- Running shihtzu puppy: initial layers, details, and shadows
- Furry calf: initial layers, details, and shadow layers
- Elephants: initial layers, values, details, and shadows
- Cat portrait live demo with pre-sketch
- Panda portrait live demo with pre-sketch
- Leopard live demo with pre-sketch
- Dog and cat combined live demo
- Lion King live demo with pre-sketch
- Human and pet portrait sessions
Certification
Certificate available after submission and review of your course artworks.
Issued by Alekhyam after artwork review
Includes your name, course title, and completion date
Reviews from Alekhyam learners
Screenshots from Google Reviews, Trustpilot, and direct feedback.
How enrolment works
Three steps from purchase to painting.
Get instant access
Secure payment. Dashboard opens instantly. Confirmation email with login details and materials list.
Gather your materials
Supply list included in the course. Watercolour paper, paints, and brushes before lesson one.
Start painting
Recorded lessons in sequence. Each module builds on the previous one. Watch, paint along, replay as needed.
Who this is for
- You want to paint your pet but don't know where to start
Fur layering, eye detail, and when to stop - taught across 19 animals. - Animal subjects feel too complex to attempt
Each species broken down into its own drawing and painting method. - You've watched demos and want a full curriculum
Sequenced course - each animal builds on techniques from the one before. - Returning painters looking for a focused project
19 finished portraits. A portfolio you can frame or gift. - Anyone looking for an absorbing, slow creative practice
Painting animals is meditative and detailed. A creative reset that produces something personal.
What changes after
- You draw animals before painting them
Proportions, snouts, ears, and eyes sketched before watercolour goes down. - Fur looks layered and controlled
Wet-on-wet vs. dry-brush. When to leave white paper showing. When to stop. - Your portraits capture the animal's expression
Proportion and placement first - then detail where it matters most. - You can paint across species
Cats, dogs, birds, wildlife, cows, and horses - each with its own method.
Meet the team behind the course
Clear teaching, thoughtful pacing, and support that feels calm from the first lesson onward.
What your enrolment includes
Everything included after you enrol.
45+ hours of recorded video lessons. Watch at your pace, replay any section.
19 animal portraits across cats, dogs, birds, wildlife, cows, and horses.
1 bonus human + pet portrait lesson.
Drawing, colour, fur, and expression taught inside each portrait.
2-year dashboard access from the date you enrol.
Recorded Course ₹8,040
usually ₹12,000 • 33% off • Ends Soon
Dashboard access begins immediately after payment.
48-hour refund if less than 25% watched
See how Nikita teaches
A short preview of the pace, clarity, and teaching style you can expect inside the course.
Questions, answered
The details most people want before they enrol.
No. The course covers cats, dogs, birds, wildlife, cows, and horses - 19 portraits in total across multiple species.
No. Each species is introduced with its own drawing breakdown before you paint it.
Yes. WhatsApp support is included with your enrolment for questions about the course content and materials.
You get 2-year dashboard access from the date you enrol. Replay any lesson as often as you need.
Yes. Fur layering is taught in stages - you learn when to use wet-on-wet, when to switch to dry-brush, and when to stop.
“I teach fur in layers because that is how watercolour works best - each wash does one job, and the portrait builds up gradually.”
Recorded Course
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