Pet Portrait Purrfection
Draw lifelike pet portraits,fur and all, in Procreate.
- 22hHD video
- 23lessons
- 48+brushes
- Alllevels
Pet portraits are rewarding and tricky. Learn to draw the eyes of a beloved dog, the whiskers of a cat, and the soft fur of a rabbit, the same way we teach thousands of Twotap students.
Get fur texture, whiskers, and expression right
Realistic pet portraits depend on fur variety. This course includes Procreate brushes made for short, long, silky, and shiny coats.
Fur alone isn't enough. You'll also learn to catch the spark of personality so the drawing reflects the pet, not a generic animal.
That finished piece can become a gift or a print that keeps a pet close. Digital files make printing and sharing straightforward.
Inside Pet Portrait Purrfection
With 22 hours of video, you'll learn to capture an animal's fur and personality. In this course you'll:
Master every type of fur texture
Short, long, silky, and shiny coats each need a different approach. Learn to layer and paint each fur type so pets look real and touchable.
Capture their unique personality
It's not only fur and whiskers. Learn to bring out the quirks and expressions that make a portrait feel like that specific animal.
Work with challenging references
Blurry photos, awkward angles, tricky lighting? Learn how to work from imperfect reference photos and still land an accurate portrait.
Create meaningful keepsakes
Turn your art into a gift or a commission: portraits that keep pets' memories on canvas, mugs, and prints.
You'll learn by doing
Almost every lesson ends with something visible on your canvas. Lifetime access means you can go at your own pace.
Week 1
Learn how to layer and paint different fur types, from soft fluff to smooth shine, so sketches start to feel alive.
Month 2
Move into long fur, and learn to make strands flow naturally.
Today
Sketch your first animal and start feeling steadier drawing from scratch.
Month 1
Create your first full pet portrait and practice short fur that looks real and touchable.
Month 3
Refine shiny coats, bright eyes, and small details, then try animating pets in Procreate Dreams.
Today
Sketch your first animal and start feeling steadier drawing from scratch.
Week 1
Learn how to layer and paint different fur types, from soft fluff to smooth shine, so sketches start to feel alive.
Month 1
Create your first full pet portrait and practice short fur that looks real and touchable.
Month 2
Move into long fur, and learn to make strands flow naturally.
Month 3
Refine shiny coats, bright eyes, and small details, then try animating pets in Procreate Dreams.
4 animals, 4 fur types, 4 finished artworks
Each exercise builds skill through a different animal and coat.
The bunny, short fur
Capture the softness of a bunny's coat, useful for any short-haired animal.
The cat, long fur
Layer flowing long fur on a two-tone cat subject.
The dog, shiny coats
Paint the shine of a dog's coat and the anatomy of the mouth, including reflections in dark fur.
The bird, feathers (2026 update)
Build feather layers, soft iridescence, and small details like beak and eye.
Your mentors at Twotap
Meet the Twotap teaching approach
Twotap courses are built by working illustrators who've shipped commercial work for brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Sephora, and who still teach every step as if you've never opened Procreate.
We don't skip steps or hide behind timelapses. You get the why behind decisions, so you can stop needing tutorials and start trusting your own eye.
Whether you have thirty minutes a day or a quiet weekend, we designed every lesson to feel attainable, patient, clear, and genuinely beginner-friendly.
What you'll be able to do by the end
Each exercise builds a specific skill, from fur handling to facial expression.
Animal anatomy & proportions: learn the fundamentals that make every pet believable.
Master fur textures: from short and fluffy to long and silky to shiny and dark.
Lifelike eyes: paint eyes that feel alert and specific to the animal.
Light & shadow: add depth and dimension to your portraits.
Backgrounds & animation: create surroundings and even animate your pets in Procreate Dreams.
Pet portraits people actually commission
Pets are family, and custom pet portraits stay in demand. This course strengthens your illustration skills and gives you a clear subject people ask for.
People often spend freely on art of their kids and their pets. Pet portraits can become paid commissions while still feeling personal.
Pets aren't with us forever, but a portrait can keep a memory: as a gift or a print on canvas, mugs, and more.
Bonuses included with the course
Lifetime access to extras that support the lessons and your future pet portraits.
Free Bonus #1
Bonus brush set: Fur
33 Procreate brushes made for lifelike fur textures and added depth.
Free Bonus #2
Bonus brush set: Decoration
10 brushes from our Effortless Flower set for floral decor around portraits.
Free Bonus #3
Procreate Dreams animation lessons
Learn animation basics and give pet portraits simple movement in Procreate Dreams.
Free Bonus #4
Source files for every design
Procreate source files for every lesson so you can study layers and speed up learning.
Free Bonus #5
Brush freebies & coloring pages
5 animal texture brushes and 2 pet coloring pages (bird and cat), plus colour swatches for every exercise.
Free Bonus #6
Private Twotap community
Lifetime membership to our private Facebook community of 23,000+ artists. Share work and get feedback from Twotap, the team, and fellow students.
6 modules, 23 lessons, 22 hours
Open any module for the lesson list. Lessons are narrated in English with English subtitles available.
Meet the instructors, learn the lesson platform, and join the private artists Facebook community.
Lesson 1: Course Introduction4:02- Access to Facebook Private Group
- Download the Files
Two key lessons: a connect-the-dots drawing approach and fur ball practice.
Lesson 2.1: Draw Anything from Scratch using Connect the Dots55:50
Lesson 2.2: Fur Ball Practice1:21:40
Capture the softness of a bunny's coat, useful for short-haired animals.
Lesson 3.1: Draft & Sketch47:20
Lesson 3.2: Base Coloring1:15:21
Lesson 3.3: Hair Detail & Facial Features1:47:50
Lesson 3.4: Accessories & Surroundings1:10:44
Lesson 3.5: Bonus! Animation in Procreate Dreams37:13
Layer flowing fur on a two-tone, long-haired cat.
- Lesson 4.1: Draft & Sketch43:24
- Lesson 4.2: Base Coloring45:07
- Lesson 4.3: Hair Detail & Facial Features1:47:16
- Lesson 4.4: Accessories & Surroundings54:34
Lesson 4.5: Bonus! Animation in Procreate Dreams27:37
Paint coat shine, reflections in dark fur, and the anatomy of the mouth.
- Lesson 5.1: Draft & Sketch1:13:43
- Lesson 5.2: Base Coloring1:09:10
- Lesson 5.3: Hair Detail & Facial Features2:27:34
Lesson 5.4: Accessory & Surroundings30:17
Lesson 5.5: Bonus! Animation in Procreate Dreams40:01
Build feather layers, soft iridescence, and small details like beak and eye.
- Lesson 6.1: Draft & Sketch1:00:25
- Lesson 6.2: Base Coloring34:33
- Lesson 6.3: Hair Detail & Facial Features1:24:13
Lesson 6.4: Accessory & Surroundings22:29
Lesson 6.5: Bonus! Animation in Procreate Dreams29:03
Take two lessons from this course, free
Real lessons from the course, not a trailer. They open in your Twotap library and stay yours.
- Fur Ball Practice1:21:40 · Full lesson, yours forever
- Draw Anything from Scratch: Connect the DotsFull lesson, yours forever
1h 22m of teaching · from the $199 course, at no cost
30-Day Instant Refund
You have 30 days to try the course. If it doesn't meet your expectations, reach out for a refund, including credit card fees. No questions asked.
Lifetime access and updates- Paint bunny, cat, dog and bird portraits
- 33 fur brushes + decoration brushes + Dreams lessons
- 30-day money back guarantee
Pet Portrait Purrfection
6 Modules, 23 Lessons, 22 Hours of in-depth video lectures
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FAQs
Common questions about this course and other Twotap courses.
No. We start from the very beginning and never assume you've drawn before. If you can hold an Apple Pencil and have Procreate on your iPad, you can follow along.
Any iPad from 2018 onward runs Procreate well. You don't need the newest model, a solid Apple Pencil, compatible iPad is enough.
Yes, Procreate works best with a pressure-sensitive Apple Pencil (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, or Pro). The basic USB-C Pencil is less ideal for line weight and opacity.
The videos total about 22 hours. Most Twotap students spend a bit longer drawing along, and that's the point. Lifetime access means you can go at your own pace. A lot of people fit this into about 30 minutes a day.
You can watch on any device with a browser, but you'll want your iPad open to draw along. Many students watch a step, pause, then paint, or use a second screen for the video.
You're not alone. Join the private Twotap community on Facebook to ask questions and share progress, students and our team are active there. You can also email support@twotap.art anytime.
No. This is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. Buy once, revisit forever, including updates we add to the course.
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it isn't the right fit, reach out to support@twotap.art within 30 days and we'll take care of a full refund.
Yes. You get 33 custom fur brushes, 10 decoration brushes, extra freebie brushes, coloring pages, colour swatches and source files, all yours to keep.
Yes. Many students take commissions. The course focuses on skills that support paid pet portrait work.
Still have questions?
We're happy to help, whether it's a tech hiccup, a sizing question, or you're just not sure which Twotap course fits. Reach out anytime.
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