The 3 common mistakes for wildlife paintings

Dear Artist,

You've probably felt this frustration before.

You spent hours meticulously crafting a scene, only to realize the colors are off.

The painting looks dull, various elements lack depth … even the sky doesn't have that radiant glow to it.

What you got DID NOT match the vision you had. At all.

You've tried different brushes, various color mixing techniques, and even spent money on high-quality pigments.

But nothing worked!

The problem isn't just aesthetic — it's emotional.

All of the above are missed opportunities to capture the essence of your subject.

Even worse, the audience struggles to find a connection with your work.

Many artists discover too late that the root of the problem is the lack of a reliable process.

It's like trying to find your way around without a compass or a map — you're just guessing and hoping your painting will turn out great.

If you've tried painting convincing wildlife scenes in the past, the roadblocks you're facing often boil down to one of three core issues.

Each of these errors is guaranteed to make your artwork look less vibrant and seem unnatural.

Dustin Van Wechel meticulously designed his newest video course to identify and tackle each of these challenges.

Learn which mistake may be holding you back, and how to fix it.

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