4.1 Learn to Paint Pets

4.1 Learn to Paint Pets

Workshop - Graphics | Registration opens 5/13/2025 9:00 AM EDT

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States
Graphics Studio 2 - 206
All Levels
6/28/2025 (one day)
9:30 AM-3:30 PM EDT on Sat
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$125.00
$112.50

4.1 Learn to Paint Pets

Workshop - Graphics | Registration opens 5/13/2025 9:00 AM EDT

Have you ever wished you could paint a portrait of your favorite pet or animal? This workshop will help you learn that.

Viktoria Majestic, award winning fine artist, will take you through the steps from preparing your canvas to creating a realistic painting of your pet. 

Even if you don't know how to draw and paint, Viktoria will show you an easy to follow method of sketching and painting any animal. No previous experience necessary, just bring your own photos and supplies and enjoy creating your pet painting. You can use acrylics or oils. See the recommended supply list. 

  • SUPPLY LIST

    • 8”x10” very sharp, close up photo(s) of your pets face / head, outdoor photos are best

    on photo paper (not document print paper)

    • 1 clear plastic sheet protector

    • a black marker

    • 8x10 canvas (for studies)

    • 11X14 and/or 16”x20” stretched canvas or canvas panel – student (economy) grade is

    fine

    • Wood palette any shape (no palette paper nor white plastic please) plexiglass or glass

    is ok with neutral color backing

    • Small jar of linseed or safflower oil (for acrylic paint – water only)

    • Bristle brushes made for oil painting (Flat shape #2, #4, #8, Round #0)
    (for acrylic users – acrylic, synthetic brushes, Flat shape #2, #4, #8, Round #0)

                for example: Robert Simmons Signet, Master's Choice, Rosemary or Princeton are good brands

    Recommended to use professional grade paints as opposed to student grade paints for best results. 37ml size paint tubes are big enough.


    •     There are many good professional oil brands, here are a few examples: Gamblin, Rembrandt, Old Holland, Vassari, M. Graham, Holbein, Michael Harding, Charvin.


    • If you prefer acrylics: Golden, M.Graham, Winsor & Newton Professional or Old Holland are good quality brands, open acrylics are best for slower drying time 


    Recommended Colors: titanium white, ivory black, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow light, cadmium orange, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson (NO color “hues” please, ie: cadmium red hue)


    • Paper towel + cotton rags (old T-shirts cut up) – small pieces


    • 2 small jars or small cups for the medium and a larger jar for the brushes

    • 1 small bottle of artists' – GAMSOL (it's odorless) or Odorless Turpenoid – BLUE label for oil painters only  


    •      for acrylics use water + slow dry medium (or open acrylics recommended for best result)

    • Palette knife - offset style, narrow tip, blade size 1.5”-2” made from metal (not plastic)


    •     Vinyl gloves (optional but recommended)


    Online stores for professional supplies: www.cheapjoes.com, www.dickblick.com,

    www.utrechtart.com, www.jerrysartarama.com

Majestic, Viktoria
Viktoria Majestic

Viktoria K. Majestic is a classically trained, Hungarian-American fine artist. She grew up in a small European town, where her interest in art and nature was formed at an early age. Her work has been largely influenced by the works of Zorn, Sorolla, Sargent, Levitan and some contemporary masters. She studied art both in Europe and in the United States, and her paintings can be found in collections throughout the world. Her paintings sensibly capture light, sensations and atmosphere. She has won numerous awards with her work and has exhibited at places such as the prestigious Salmagundi Club and the National Arts Club, among many others. Currently, she is an elected member of Oil Painters of America and the American Artists Professional League, where she has served as a director on the national board for 5 years. www.viktoriamajestic.com