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NEW graphite tutorials on Patreon =)

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** 1st December 2022 - Real time graphite tutorials ** When I launched by Patreon channel in February 2021 with my pastel tutorials I never dreamt that it would have evolved into offering tutorials in pastels, acrylics and graphite. I am so thankful for the support and it's only through this support that it's been made possible. Thank you so much! Whenever I have launched any of my tiers I alway...
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Learn to draw with graphite

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Exciting plans for Patreon! In February 2021 I launched my Patreon. This is where you can find all of my step by step tutorials in pastels and acrylics. I have a Patreon library on my website which lists all of the tutorials there and I have a wide variety of domestic pets and wildlife subjects. I am so grateful for all the support I have received and in the last couple of months I have had lots ...
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How to draw a dog nose in graphite

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Drawing a dog's nose in graphite I've recently been uploading voice over graphite tutorials to YouTube. In today's tutorial I show how to draw realistic dog noses and how to create the 3D shape. I share 2 of my must have erasers which I adapt to add even finer details to any area using a subtraction technique. This tutorial is packed with tips and techniques which I hope will make tackling dog no...
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How to draw fur in graphite | Top tips, techniques & materials

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How to draw fur in graphite | Top tips, techniques & materials In my first voice over graphite YouTube tutorial (click the photo thumbnail to watch). I'll share the process I used to draw a black Labrador. Drawing black, shiny fur like all other fur textures is all in the layering process. The way to build depth gradually with a range of techniques to get the most out of the supplies. This gr...
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Meet Dexter

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Dexter I recently had the pleasure of drawing this gorgeous Border Collie. If you follow me on social media you'll know that black fur is one of my favourite fur colours to draw. I love how it requires multiple layers, focusing on contrast and using colours like blues and purple to enhance the fur even further. If you'd like to read a few of my top tips for drawing realistic black fur scroll down...
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Meet Rex

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A very special Staffordshire Bull Terrier I recently had the pleasure of painting Rex this gorgeous, smiley Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Sadly, Rex had a terrible start in life. He was subjected to the horrendous world of dog fighting. Not all these kinds of stories end well but for Rex he was one of the lucky ones. Being adopted by a dog trainer who has literally turned Rex's life around....
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Buster the Bulldog

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Buster A few weeks ago I shared a work in progress update of Buster the Bulldog. I loved working on his portrait. It was my largest pet portrait to date and it enabled me to add even more detail achieving more realism. This has certainly encouraged me to draw more larger wildlife projects which will feature in tutorials on Patreon. I'm planning on uploading a series of tutorials showing various ...
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HOW TO PAINT FUR IN ACRYLICS

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10 TOP TIPS FOR PAINTING FUR IN ACRYLICS A couple of weeks ago I shared my top tips for drawing fur with pastels. Well, this week it's in acrylics. All of these tips are what I use when creating any of my pet portraits or wildlife paintings. These tips can make a huge difference in the depth created within the fur and therefore the realism of the overall piece.  If you'd like to see this vi...
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RED PANDA PAINTING

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My latest wildlife painting fresh off the easel is this adorable Red Panda. I loved working on this one and enjoyed the challenge of the additional elements within this painting. I stumbled across the beautiful reference photo I used for this and new I had to paint it.  The original Red Panda painting is now up for sale and looking for its new home. More details of the painting can be found ...
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