Introduction
If you’re eager to paint dolphins, but don’t know where or how to start, you’ve come to the right place. You see, I too have had my fair share of dismay when I first tried to paint dolphins. I could draw them properly by that time, but it was the painting part that got me all concerned. So I did what all enthusiastic painter would do, and looked up a few tutorials on how to paint a dolphin. In doing so, I discovered a bunch of amazing dolphin painting tutorials, and thus, managed to help myself.
There are three ways to paint a dolphin. The beginner way is for starters, where they use basic painting techniques to just get things done. Then there’s the intermediate way for a bit more experience class of artists. Finally, there’s the advanced way, which will test your patience, and push your skills to the limit.
Sunset Scene with a Dolphin Silhouette
This is a beginner’s level painting tutorial where the artist shows us how to paint a sunset scene with a dolphin silhouette. It’s quite an easy painting to work on. There are color shades and variants all over this artwork, but you don’t need to blend or show any sort of transition in them. There’s also a bit of lighting effect under the setting sun. The approach for this painting is quite simple, and I think you’ll really enjoy yourselves while working on it.
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Easiest Approach to Painting Dolphins
This painting, in my opinion, is the easiest way to paint dolphins. Here, you’ll be using watercolors to create the artwork. As you can tell by looking at the painting, it’s quite basic. It lacks shades and variations in tones, as if it were just a layer of paint coated over the paper. But nonetheless, the simple nature of this artwork is what makes it so easy to do, and perfect for beginner level watercolor artists.
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Dolphins Playing under the Moon
This is a step by step acrylic painting tutorial by Priya that shows you the process of creating a scenic piece of art. The artwork features two dolphins playing in the water under the full moon. The whole painting is quite serene to look at. The painting lacks details, but makes up for it with its scenic appeal.
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Majestic Scene of Dolphins during Sunset
The focus of this video tutorial is on how to create a scenic view of the sunset, with dolphins playing in the water. Be sure to take special notes on the various color blends used to paint the sky and its reflection in the water. In order to make this painting look absolutely majestic, you must ensure the proper transition in shades and lighting effects. This is something I personally struggled with, but eventually got used to once I had practiced enough.
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Blissful Scene of a Dolphin under the Moonlight
Dolphins playing in the sea, under a full moon is such a blissful scene! This is exactly what the idea for this painting is. It takes this blissful scenery, and shows you how to imprint it onto a canvas with acrylic paints. The artwork is somewhat of a blend between an actual image, and abstract art. It’s quite stunning to look at, and at the same time, has a touch of simplicity to it.
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Striking Seascape painting of a Dolphin
This seascape artwork of a dolphin playing in sun kissed waters is one of the best acrylic paintings you’ll ever see. Not only is the art style impeccable, but the details are quite vivid. From the colors in the sky, to their reflections in the water, everything in this painting is done with absolute precision. All this makes the artwork look striking, and realistic.
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Serene painting of Dolphins under Water
Although it’s a bit difficult to make paintings look vivid or sharp using watercolors, Maria here does a great job at doing just that. Using nothing but watercolors, she creates an amazing painting of dolphins under the water. This tutorial shows Maria’s way of using multiple shades of blue to give the painting a vivid appearance.
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Gorgeous Sunset over Water with Dolphins
This is one of the most detailed, and inspiring artworks on this list. Not only does this piece look realistic, but it also looks quite aesthetic as well. This lesson is perfect for advanced level artists. A lot is going on in this painting, and to replicate them perfectly will be a difficult task. But if you study the painting and the tutorial by heart, you’ll be able to work your way through this artwork with minimum difficulty.
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Lifelike Dolphin Painting
When I first saw this painting, I thought it was a photograph. I then watched in wonder as the artist created this painting using nothing but acrylics. To me, this seemed almost impossible. But of course, the artist deserves credit for making the artwork look so lifelike. Kudos to him! For those of you who’re skilled with acrylics, this is the level of excellence you should be aiming for. The tutorial is quite detailed, so you won’t have much problem following it.
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Surreal Underwater Dolphin Painting
This surreal acrylic painting of dolphins underwater is the perfect example of an excellent, and realistic painting. The precise use of lighting effects and color shades makes this painting a masterpiece. This tutorial is perfect for experienced artists. If you hold a clear idea as to how acrylics work, and how you can make use of the color and lights, you should definitely try and replicate this painting, or work out something with a similar appeal.
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By Jimena & Iñigo
The Navarro-Rubios
My husband and I are learning how to draw and paint. We wanted to share this learning process with the world and have fun! That's why we created this blog. We'll have drawing contests every week and you'll decide who won that week! Follow along and learn with us!
Jimena & Iñigo
The Navarro-Rubios
My husband and I are learning how to draw and paint. We wanted to share this learning process with the world and have fun! That's why we created this blog. We'll have drawing contests every week and you'll decide who won that week! Follow along and learn with us!
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