Kitten Painting Workshop
Paint a playful kitten with expressive brushstrokes and soft details, inspired by the art and style of renowned 19th-century artist Henriëtte Ronner-Knip.
In this step-by-step acrylic painting workshop, Ashley will guide you through creating your own playful kitten while exploring some of the techniques and ideas found in Ronner-Knip's charming animal paintings.
You'll learn how to paint expressive fur, create dimension with light and shadow, mix natural colors, and build a simple background that helps your kitten stand out.
What You'll Learn
- How to paint a playful kitten with expressive brushstrokes
- How to mix the colors used in the painting
- How to create the appearance of soft fur with acrylic paint
- How to use light and shadow to create dimension
- How to layer acrylic paint to build color and texture
- How to create a simple background that complements your subject
- How to use loose, expressive brushstrokes to capture personality
- About Henriëtte Ronner-Knip and her approach to painting animals
Make It Your Own
Your painting doesn't have to look exactly like Ashley's.
Follow along step by step, or use what you learn to experiment with your own colors, textures, brushstrokes, and creative choices. Change your kitten's coloring, create a different background, add your own details, or let the painting evolve as you work.
Learning to paint is also learning to trust your own creativity.
Your Workshop Includes
- 🎨 Full Step-by-Step Workshop Video — Paint along with Ashley from beginning to end.
- 🖼️ Printable Reference Photo — Keep the finished painting nearby as you work.
- ✏️ Printable Traceable — Get started with confidence without worrying about drawing the kitten perfectly.
- 🎨 Color-Mixing Lesson — Learn how to mix the colors used in the painting.
- 🖌️ Art Lesson — Learn the painting concepts and techniques behind the project.
- 📋 Supply List — Know exactly what you'll need before you begin.
- 📖 Step-by-Step Written Instructions — Have a guide to refer back to as you paint.
- 💬 Project Discussion — Explore the painting and the creative choices behind it.
- 🎨 Bonus Mini Art Lesson — Learn about Henriëtte Ronner-Knip and her approach to painting animals.
Workshop Details
Format: Downloadable PDF + Online Workshop Video
Video Length: 75+ minutes
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Recommended Age: 12+
Language: English
Access: Paint at your own pace and return to the workshop whenever you like.
Ready to Paint?
Grab your paints, settle in, and let's create something beautiful together.
