How to Paint a Watercolor Fawn with a Butterfly ✨ Animal Watercolor Tutorial for Beginners

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to paint a watercolor deer/fawn with a butterfly.

Watch the video for more details!

Right click and save my outline below!

Reference Photo:

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How to Transfer Outline onto Your Watercolor Paper

  1. Print outline. Color the entire back with a dark pencil. Lay onto your watercolor paper with the outline facing up. Trace the outline with a pencil.

  2. Print outline. Use transfer paper by laying the transfer paper onto your watercolor paper with your outline on top. Trace the outline with a pencil.

  3. Print outline. Use a light pad by laying the outline first on your light pad and then your watercolor paper on top. You may need to be in a dark room to see the outline through your paper. Use a pencil or watercolor pencils to trace the outline. Click HERE for the light pad I use.

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♡ SUPPLIES USED ♡

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Allison Lyon