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The 3-part on-demand course that helps you make the eyes come alive when you paint pets.
Detailed lessons about the materials you need and why, how to create depth and dimension, and the finishing touches that makes all the difference.
You’ll learn my exact techniques, tools and see every brushstrokes on my canvas.
You’ll receive a ready-made sketch of the eye to trace onto your own canvas, reference photos and the supply list.
Gentle instructions and my thoughts as I’m blending and painting with you.
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YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON
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She’s truly an inspiration!
“I often struggle with identifying the colors and I loved it! The way Erica teaches (on camera) is very calming and easy to follow. I learned to blend and smooth out the colors in the eyes so they look softer and soulful. She’s truly an inspiration!”
CRISTINA
Fine arts painter specializing in pet portraits, Colorado
This course is jam packed!
“This course is jam packed. Erica really helped me look for the colors in the eyes, and I especially enjoyed blending and working wet-on-wet when possible. She gives her all when teaching and sharing. She’s very open, giving person and I’m very grateful for her knowledge and talent.”
PATTI
Fine arts painter from Canada
It was inspiring and encouraging.
“I love painting animals but I find painting realistic eyes very difficult. I loved the way Erica painted eyes and doing her course was very inspiring and encouraging. I specifically liked the way she used different tones for the pupil and the reflection in the eye.”
LINDA ASHMORE
Fine arts painter from Canada
Join How to Paint Soulful Eyes
Grow Your Confidence, Connect with Your Creativity, and Learn How to Make Animal Eyes Come Alive on Your Canvas
How do You Make Those Eyes Look so Real?
With a long waitlist for my pet portraits, I get this question all the time. That’s why I created an online course to gently guide you how to paint a dog’s soulful eyes so you too can paint animals full of life.
Without the ‘soul’ or the magic in a pet’s eyes the painting falls flat, and along with it, your dream of painting animals full of essence and character.
How to Paint Soulful Eyes is designed for you to successfully complete a beautiful and soulful dog’s eye and to level up as a painter.
Learn with Ease
Here’s the truth: Once you start painting pets, you realize those eyes are HARD. Without the soul or the magic in a pet’s eyes the painting falls flat, and along with it, your dream of painting animals full of essence and character.
But where do you start? I’ve been there. And I know how disheartening it can be. It took me a long time before I dared painting pets for this reason alone. Now, my custom pet paintings lead to a place of healing for my clients all over the world.
In this easy-to-follow video on-demand course I give you the tools you need.
At a Glance
Over several weeks, you’ll paint along with me as I share the exact techniques, tools and every brushstrokes on my canvas. I provide you with everything you need, from the materials needed, a finished sketch of the eye to trace onto your own canvas, reference photos, to sharing every single brushstroke in real-time. Moreover, I’ll share my thoughts as I’m blending and painting with you.
Here’s What How to Paint Soulful Eyes, Your On-Demand Course Includes:
WEEK 1
The Materials You’ll Need and Why
Learn every material you’ll need to paint soulful eyes and why you need each. Plus a downloadable supply list.
Get the ready-made sketch to for easy tracing.
Get the reference photos you need and see what I see.
WEEK 2
How to Create Depth and Dimension
Learn how to create depth and dimension with colors with the first layer.
Create depth by learning how the surrounding area of the eye plays a key role.
WEEK 3
Finishing Touches for a Soulful Eye
Add even more dimension and depth by learning how to blend the sections together.
Learn how to push past where most amateurs would stop.
Finalize the surrounding area for a more finished look.
Now is your time to level up and learn how to paint animal eyes that come alive on canvas.
I’m here to help you succeed.
You made me feel like I could follow along and succeed.
“Erica, you are an amazing teacher. I love how you take it step by step. You show us your palette and the way you mix the colors. I have watched so many lesson of instructors that don’t show the palette. You don’t see the mixing of the color and it matters. How much water and how much white to create a grey ect. The video was at a great pace. I didn’t have to slow it down to catch up. A lot of teachers forget their audience is learning. You made me feel like I could follow along and succeed. I highly recommend Erica’s classes!”
CHERYL TORREZ
“I needed a new source of joy and I’m very happy I did it!”
GERDA LANE
Fine arts painter from Virginia
“It is very thoughtfully done and well planned.”
JENNY
Jenny, mother and interior designer from Virginia, USA
“This has been such a godsend for me during a time of high stress. It was so fun and a great stress reliever.”
JAYNE
Fine arts painter from Canada
It was so exciting to see the painting come to life!
“I really liked the illustrations and photos Erica provided for all the steps. This was a fun experience during a busy time in my life. I definitely recommend it to other beginners as long as you’re up for a fun and sometimes challenging time. I’m really pleased with how my painting turned out and I enjoyed learning this way.”
JAN MUTH
Enthusiastic leisure painter from Calgary, Canada
Hi, I’m Erica
Hi, I’m Erica, a third-generational painter who has been painting for over 35 years. I’m dedicated to helping you find creative joy through painting pet portraits. I believe creative energy is an abundant resource for us all to tap into. Creative joy is the key to a fulfilled life.
For me, to paint is to breathe. In fact, I sold my first painting at the age of 10. Today I’m a professional pet portrait painter with a long waitlist for my high-end custom pet portraits.
But painting pets and their soulful eyes hasn’t always come easy for me.
I avoided painting eyes for a long time because I knew how important they were in getting *just* right. The eyes are the most important part of a portrait and if I couldn’t get them right, how could I lead pet parents to happier feelings?
After many successful pet portraits later and grateful customers all over the world, I’m here to guide you with my proven process to make sure you succeed.
I love to teach and empower students whether they are reconnecting to their creativity, are budding artists or seasoned pet portrait artists. No matter what level you are at or what in season of life – these’s something for everyone in my course and resources.
I can’t wait for you to paint animal eyes that you’re proud to share. Let’s do this!
QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO PAINT SOULFUL EYES
This course is designed as a 3-part video online course and you’ll have immediate access to the full course once you sign up. You can take it at your own pace, or complete each step when you receive our emails reminding you of the next lesson.
As soon as you register you’ll receive an email prompting you to set your new membership password to the private portal where the course material lives. Then you’ll get an email with a link to your first video lesson within 5 minutes.
Yes absolutely. Use what materials you have on hand, even if it’s your kids paint! The most important part is to just paint. In the first video, I’m providing a downloadable supply list if you’d like to purchase exactly what I’m using in the course.
You’ll have lifetime access to this course so you can return to it as many times and as often as you’d like.
Your art is needed, and now is your time to shine. Don’t put your wholehearted creative self on hold any longer. Embrace it. Choose to expand your artistry today. Try it out – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I’m here for you.
No problem! Email support@studioeriksdotter.com and my team will answer them.