How to paint a Koi Fish in acrylics

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In this step by step acrylic paint tutorial I will teach you how to paint a koi fish. As in all of my tutorials we will work with a limited palette using only the three primary colors plus black and white. This keeps the lesson simple and easy to follow along with when learning how to mix all of your own colors.

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Debbie :)

☆ SUPPLIES USED ☆

☆ ACRYLIC PAINTS COLORS☆ ....
- I usually get all of my paints at Michael's - "Artist Loft" or "Liquitex" brand:
-Primary or Brilliant Blue
-Quinacridone Magenta
-Cadmium Yellow (medium hue)
-White
-Black

☆ BRUSHES ☆
You don't have to get these exact brushes. These are just what I use.
Any brand will do fine. ;)
-1" Flat Wash
-5/8" Angular
-#8 Filbert
-#2 Round (any teeny or liner brush)

☆CANVAS☆
gallery wrapped cotton canvas (pre-primed)
11"x14"

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[dawndnyou]

In case no one said it fabulous! Thank you for this video!!

[ramonabehan]

First of all, WOW. This is so beautiful. Watching this, I was really struck with how generous you are, sharing your time and your expertise, doing everything in real time, not speeding up the video; letting us see you mix paint, correct things; even letting us hear your little guy barking and snoring! Lol. I’m fairly new at this, and this looks kind of challenging, but I’m going to try it next. Thank you so much, if I think it’s “share worthy”, I will send you a pic. Again, thank you!

[bethmulligan]

Ok. 2nd comment...just finished watching (I always paint after the show)
1st...I just love hearing the clickety clack of Poets paws running across the floor. Having a dog that insists on being on my lap both during tutorial watching & painting...I totally get it...my little Chewey, 8 -...7lb yorkie, just knows when I'm getting into the art mode...& won't be loving up on him...
2nd...Before you highlighted your River rocks after your dark wash...they looked exactly like a massive group of Moon Jellyfish...as someone who absolutely loves jellyfish...I may just have to try going that route on 1 occasion...only highlighting them to look like jellies instead of rocks!
Lastly...always such a delight...to see that I am not alone...in turning one's dining room into a studio or painting for hours on end, changing things only to end up like it did in the beginning as well as...gettin it done...while I paint...(laundry, dishwasher etc)...thanks again for another great show

[charlenichole]

I just came across this. I love painting and drawing koi fish and this painting is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to paint along with you.

[rafaelavega]

im a beginner who followed a few of your tutorials and my family thinks im some sort of genius artist ..of course i told them they're references but they're still impressed

[edolitka]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time! I painted the koi over the course of a few days and it came out great! I can't wait to try out more!

[makaveliarun]

Hey Debbie thanks ..will be trying this for sure...lots of love from India

[falaylafranck]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I finally got up the courage to paint this one. I love it so much. Really appreciate you taking the time to do this.

[bethmulligan]

Just got the alert...jumped out of Ginger Cooks live to watch you...been anxiously waiting...yesterday was even thinking about sending you a shot of that Japanese glass buoy we chatted about but still have not taken pictures. Will do 2moro...p.s....I just shared as well...🤞🤞🤞Hope you get the bid...you make the world more beautiful...which it needs kinda bad right now...

[Tbh.mdkkkk]

Cant believe i watched all of it but it was worth it, thank you

[sherrysvesnik]

Definitely will be trying this one. So pretty

[DreamfulCanvaspaintwithme]

I love the way you managed to create the transparency of the water by painting the pebbles on the bottom and the shadow from the water lily leaves. 😍

[tamariadunn]

Beautiful as usual. I love how thorough you are with your teaching techniques. I actually found the courage to paint my favorite trees - palms - after watching one of your videos. My dad has been painting for over 40 years and he thought my trees were amazing. Thanks to you! I would love to see you do a painting on Bromeliads. I can't figure out how to even draw them to get started. 🤔😊

[ishmom]

I'm new to painting and I am having so much fun trying new things. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I subscribed and can't wait to learn more from you.

[baljeetdham]

So beautiful. Thank you for nice tutorial

[tracyairth]

Love painting with you, Debbie! I'm new to art and you make the process relatable and fun!

[lindaking]

Hi Debbie! So good to see you! i always LOVE your subject matter and compositions!! I am inspired....again!!

[shanebutcher]

Thanks for sharing this Debbie. Will attempt this one in a few days. Will send you a photo afterwards.

[rushamitra]

I am soo happy to receive the notification about your new video.... immediately jumped back to see it.. please don’t take so much time to upload new videos.. <3

[fnpgwu]

I can't wait to get started on this!!!!