How to Paint an Adorable Puppy on an Abstract Background Without Sketching: A Bold New Way to Shape with Big Oval Brushes!

Unleash your inner artist with exciting and effortless painting techniques!

Create a Perfect Puppy Masterpiece with Minimal Effort

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at acrylic painting but felt intimidated by complicated sketching techniques or precise shaping? Fear not! In this fun and beginner-friendly guide, we’ll show you how to create a cute puppy on a vivid abstract background using nothing but a big oval brush. No sketching, no erasing—just bold, exciting brushstrokes!

Let’s dive into this playful and colorful painting process and bring your artwork to life with vibrant acrylic paints.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

To get started, ensure you have the right art supplies. Don’t worry—you don’t need a lot of fancy tools! Here are the essentials for this painting adventure:

• Acrylic paints in your choice of colors. (Find vibrant options here)
• A big oval brush. (Browse quality brushes here)
• A sturdy canvas in a size that suits you.
• A palette for mixing colors and a jar of water for cleaning your brush.
• A rag or paper towel for blotting.

Pro Tip: Explore our Step by Step Painting Instructions over here to refine your skills!

Step 2: Choose Your Color Scheme

For this project, you’ll create an abstract background with bold, expressive strokes. Choose a mix of contrasting and complementary colors for added drama—think rich blues and purples, warm yellows and oranges, or even vibrant pastel tones.

Not sure where to start? Check out our Painting Tips section (here) for advice on pairing colors like a pro!

Step 3: Build a Dynamic Abstract Background

Begin by loading your big oval brush with your background colors. Don’t dilute the paints too much; the goal is to harness thick and textured strokes for a vibrant and lively effect.

1. Use sweeping motions to cover your canvas with color. Keep your strokes loose and expressive.
2. Add layers to create depth, blending the edges for a soft, dreamy feel.
3. Clean your brush between color changes to maintain clean, vibrant layers.

Quick Tip: Using high-quality acrylic paint ensures smooth application and longer-lasting vibrancy. Browse premium options here.

Step 4: Shape Your Puppy with Big Bold Strokes

This is where the magic happens—no sketching required! Instead, sculpt the adorable shape of your puppy directly with your big oval brush.

• Body and Head: Create two overlapping, oval-shaped blobs for the body and head. Don’t worry about perfection; keep the strokes loose and fun! (Need more guidance? Explore our Step-by-Step Painting Instructions here.)
• Ears: Switch to soft, elongated strokes to give your puppy floppy or perky ears.
• Eyes and Nose: Use a smaller round brush or the edge of your oval brush for the small details. Add bright whites for highlights to bring life to your puppy’s face.

Step 5: Embellish with Details

Once the main shape is complete, you can add playful details to make your puppy even more adorable. A wagging tail, a shiny collar, or whimsical polka dots on the puppy’s fur can elevate your painting.

To finish, deepen shadows under the puppy for dimension and brighten highlights to make it pop.

Showcase Your Artwork

Congratulations! You’ve learned how to paint a cute puppy on a dynamic abstract background with just a big oval brush and bold, exciting strokes.

Ready to display your artwork? Check out Display Your Painting in a Virtual Room to see how your puppy painting would look in real-world settings—it’s a great confidence boost!

Want to take your skills up a notch? Join our YouTube Membership (here) for tutorials and advanced techniques.

Why This Technique is Perfect for Beginners

• Simplicity: No need to stress about sketching or precision.
• Creativity: Focus on bold colors and fun shapes to spark your imagination.
• Versatility: Practice shaping animals without sketching—expand this technique to other subjects!

Final Thoughts

Painting doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right tools and guidance, anyone can create beautiful, expressive artwork. Whether you’re looking to improve your painting techniques or simply have fun, projects like this one are ideal for exploring your creativity.

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Comments:

• This could be my beautiful little spoodle as a pup. We were together nearly 15 years. I lost her to cancer 3 weeks ago. I still miss her so much. She even had white under her chin and a patch of white down her chest just like you have placed here. Even the floppy ears. Lolly was the best little girl, a beautiful loving little soul, I was truely blessed.

• It looks like my dog charlie when he was a puppy haha , so cute 💕

• This is so cute doggy! ☺️👍👍👍

• ❤️❤️❤️❤️

• Cute Puppy 🐶✏🖍🖌🎨🖼💖

• As always, you amaze me! So perfect!

• awwww...❤

• Trop mignon Peter !!

• 😍😍😍😍

• 💯💯💯

• ❤️

• Très charmant. Le fond est superbe. Maintenant je peux m’abonner car vos peintures sont plus sereines et me touchent. Merci

• 👍👍👍The color is so beautiful. ^^🧡🧡🧡🧡

• Schön 🤩

• Wow 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

• You are just amazing....I like the way you draw ....it is the easiest way to understand  ....I like the way that you draw..keep it up...👍LOVE FROM INDIA

• Congratulations Peter, it's wonderful !

• C’est charmant ! Vous êtes très doué.

• Awww. Cutee puppy.. Excellentè.❤❤

• This painting is so cute and so perfect.. I love it❤

• Awe!!!!! Love that little thing. I had one almost the same as your painting. I miss her terribly.

• 🤩🤩🤩

• Ми-ми-ми!! Лапушка!!!U^ｪ^U 👍👍👍

• How absolutely precious. He/she is adorable. I want the little critter for my pet.👏👏🐶

• So cute!

• Magnifique !!!bravo

• I love this

• 👌🥰

• Que c'est beau....

• Puppy is amazing👍👍👍

• Omg omg omg omg omg wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow another masterpiece! The first video I watched with my 2 year old boy this morning.... he said - mommy - paint pretty doggy!!! Tears in my eyes .... a perfect painting for a shelter.... “Adopt me” or “Take me home”. Breathtaking! Thank you Mr. Dranitsin- you made my day!!!! 😍😍😍

• You never cease to amaze me Peter. Your vids are always so uplifting and inspirational. Love this one.

• You are SO TALENTED...

• Great work Peter, thank you for sharing.

• 😍😍😍😍😍

• So cute🐾

• Peter I am V.Barath u are very famous artist I lived in India in Tamil Nadu in Chennai

• This is wonderful and makes things easy to follow .. thanks

• Bonsoir Peter, oh! Il est beau ce petit chien,très réaliste, bravo!👏👏🖼🎨♥️♥️🐘-

• Trop mignon !

• Amazing sir. Your videos really boost my confidence to play with the paints. Really blessed to come across your channel. I just pray I can meet you some day.

• Wow years of practice to be that good. Amazing! Love it!

• Trop mignon j'adore

• ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

• Прекрасно!

• 😘😘

• how amazing and simple!!!!

• You never cease to amaze. How can that be, I do wonder.

• Even I can't say how this is cute, amazing and professional. Wow. Bravissimo 👌🏾☺️ And music... Absolutely fantastic combination with picture 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

• Wow that is so cute I just adore the little puppy the white background and the ice perfect choices that complement the puppy 🌺

• I am borne loving dogs and puppies are so special Your puppy is no exception thanks Peter🌺

• He is very cute! 😍 You know how to inspire!🥰👍

• Sweet!.

• So clever and the dog is soooo cute.

• Very cool and beautiful picture

• Wow a puppy love kitty’s and puppies. Omg he’s so cutie 🥰 beautiful thx 😊

• ❤❤🙏

• Would also be cute if the puppy had a toy near him. Like a small ball.😍😍 love your style.💖

• Que lindo Peter!!! Muito legal esta tela. Amei demais. Beijo grande do BRASIL. 🇧🇷

• Wow... so sweet. Thank you, Peter! Really great!!!!!!!!!

• Good luck

• Bonjour. Comme c'est beau ! J'adore regarder vos vidéos. Je suis bluffée ❤️❤️❤️.

• Asombroso, muy hermoso 👏👏👏👏👏 gracias

• Love the little puppy. Love the modern way of painting 👍👍👍

• So cute !!! 💕💕💕💕

• Toujours aussi magnifique !!

• Precioso👌

• J adore...

• I was looking at the brushes they look really nice. Probably the nices brushes I would ever own. I want to buy a set of them but I have to wait for more money first. Great painting as always.

• Wow very nice 👍

• Adorable!!!

• I love everything about this . Gorgeous . You are such a fabulous artist 🤗🤗🤗🤗

• Wow..... Very cute puppy. Awesome painting 🎨🎨👌👌👌

• Que c'est trop mignion bravo a vous j'adore 😊😊

• This puppy is so real I want to adopt him!😍

• ADORABLE!❤️

• Very Nice !❤️🇨🇦

• I love it!! So cute!!💕💕💕

• Show 👏👏👏👏👏 perfeito 👌

• Beautiful puppy art work >

• Excelente. 👏👏👏

• Wow amazing Peter,, I love how you create magic,🌻🌻

• Amazing!!!

• ❤très mignon ❤

• So cute😍👌🎉

• Oh, amazing!!! This is my dog Putya!!! But she have white spot on her paws the other is the same!

• Hi that was a great 👍 painting 🖼 of the puppy 🐶 our dog is a white westie love ❤️ the music 🇬🇧👍❤️🎹🎹David

• Magnifique félicitations

• I have always loved your painting, it’s so inspiring. Your tutorials are this artist’s meditation, but where did the other music go? Not criticizing the music you have now, but the rain effects, or the bird sounds in the various songs...it was so perfect with your beautiful style of creating art. Either way, great job ❤️

• Very nice

• ❤❤❤👏👏👏

• I love it ❤️🌟💐 Perfect Peter🏆🤩👏🏻

• He's a cutie for sure Peter thankyou..again you make it look so simple with just a few dabs of paint.🎨👍

• So adorable ❤️

• Super

• Absolutely amazing as always!  I’m a very new artist, but have followed all of your fabulous tutorials.  Your technique is so utterly different to anyone else, and this puppy is so very lifelike! 🐶... I have just ordered the brush, and I’m going to have a go at trying to paint him. Thank you so very much!  😊🎨❤️

• Lindo!!!Lindo!!!👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌷🍀🍀🍀🍀🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🌹👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

• Wuauu  se parececranto amo perrita luna ,se siente tan simple pintar como lo haces tu. Te felicito que cosa más tierna🙌👏

• Wonderful painting

• E' bellissimo questo barboncino!!!❤😂

• Really awesome painting sir 🔥👏👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

• Nice

• Amazing thanks for sharing! Wonderful art! Stay safe! 👀👀👀

• What a lovely painting So cute puppy 😀😀

• Чудесно! Такой милый щенок получился Спасибо!

• 🌹🌷🌸🌻🌼👍

• I love your animal paintings. Another beautiful piece.

• WOW!!!  U always make it look so easy. Cute puppy

• Bonjour, mille bravos pour cette peinture qui m'a fait craquer. C'est ce qu'on appelle du talent. 👏

• So so so cute, love it... Great job 👍👍👍👍

• Love it 🥰

• Beatufil ❤️❤️❤️ thank you SIR 🌹

• It's such a nice painting about, How to paint a cute puppy,it has been painted so beautifully and perfectly and it looked so natural.Thanks for sharing such a nice painting.

• It was outstanding sir !!!! Amazing!!! I love it 😍😇

• Funny....I sword I saw a Kitty 🐈‍⬛ at 3:04.... 😂😂. I 😍 your paintings.... especially the ones with 🐶🐈🐞 🐸🦢🦋 on them....

• I love dogs  and the painting is very cute

• Amazing job 👌

• It's beutiful dog I love You Dogs 🕊️🐶🐶🐶🥰 Thanks it's great

• Great your painting

• Vauuuu  very beautiful 💋🇦🇿

• you are extremely talented👍 nice video...

• No words to say

• 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍😇😇😇🤩

• houah <3 <3 <3

• 멋있어요

• 🐶💐

• Amore

• Hi Peter This is amit Agarwal from india Recently I received your giveaway prizes of brushes. I am so thrilled. Thank you so much 💕 I am so excited to use it. I will try to make one of your painting ️. Thank you so much ️ For boosting me.

• The puppy looks abit sad, and i can def understand why because it isnt bambi on ice but the puppy on ice hehe, looks like the puppy are on a lake with ice poor little guy

• Puedes hacer una pintura  relacionada con este eclipse que nos cambio la vida?

• Are you "cleaning your brush in between" with water or just a clothe? This always confuses me and leads to me ruining some of my work (when I use water and it dilutes). Thank you!

• Hello

• Please make Siberian  husky painting

• プードル犬描くの、素晴らしい、なんか、ほんとーに居る感じが、しますー。かわゆい。頭なぜなぜしたい気分でーしゅ。

• I love these paintings. I hate this music already lol. I watch a lot of these videos for learning purposes; and this music gets lodged in the brain real bad.

• sir where we can get acrylic medium white

• Hii

• Hallo bhayi

• What brushes do you use Peter??

• Commerz  Commerz

• Hello Peter This is amit Agarwal from india In your painting door to heaven. Instead of deep green and pursian green which color can we used. Plz suggest some substitute color Thank you

• When you swipe down with the wide brush, is it damp?

• Thats not easy lol. The dog ist master blaster 😆👌

• Xtra pc énorme ARNAQUE

• I love your videos and have bought your brushes. BUT, I would not call this a beginner.  You make it look easy but it is not.  At least not the puppy.  That will take a lot of practice just to get the outline of the puppy.  Background is easy.  Thank you for the calming video.

• Так и остался сидеть в мокром. Жаль ребенка.

• ❤️

• Amazing!!