Paint a mischievous hare in watercolour

Having studied zoology, animals and wildlife have always been a great passion for me and I never tire of painting them. We’re lucky enough to live in the Lincolnshire countryside and have limitless inspiration right on the doorstep. 

In this tutorial, I’m going to offer a step-by-step guide to painting a running hare. In it, I’ll share some advice for how to draw animals as well as plenty of watercolour techniques to help you bring them to life.

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The creator of best-selling giftware brand Wrendale Designs, Hannah has become known all over the world for her characterful and engaging watercolour illustrations of wildlife.
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