How to paint cat eyes | Acrylic painting tips

A tutorial for painting realistic cat eyes in acrylics but the tips and techniques can also be applied for oils. There are key elements to painting cat eyes from the 3D shape of correct shading to building of the layers to create more depth. Minimal layering or incorrect layering order will end up with a flatter more 2D eye. With the use of glazes we can transform a cat eye into something very lifelike. 00:00 First step 00:48 Base layer 01:40 Building layers 01:59 Glazes 04:03 Layer order 04:39 Shading tips 05:46 Light source 06:29 How many layers? - - - Pastel & Acrylic Tutorials: Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :) https://petportraitsandwildlifeart.co... - - - Links: How to paint a cat eye:    • HOW TO PAINT A CAT EYE IN ACRYLICS | VOICE...   How to paint a long haired cat in acrylics:    • HOW TO PAINT A REALISTIC CAT IN ACRYLICS |...   How to paint cat ears:    • How to paint a cat ears | Painting fur in ...   - - - Social media: Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Zara.Toms.Artist Instagram: zaratomsart Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk - - - Materials used: 10" x 12" canvas board Liquitex basics acrylic paint Daler & Rowney brushes Reference photo: Pixabay