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How to paint fur in acrylics

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How to paint fur in acrylics I have lots of tutorials on Patreon and YouTube which focus on painting fur. Depending on the subject the fur texture will require a variety of techniques so the correct approach is important. The brushes we use will also be a important factor. I am not overly particular about the brand of brushes I use but I do like certain brushes for certain layers and fur types. ...
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The importance of contrast

Posted on by Zara Toms
Happy Easter everyone! I'm working on a Labrador portrait today but I have another YouTube tutorial coming tomorrow :D. I'm going to be adding the voice over to that today.   One thing I wanted to talk about is the importance of contrast. I speak about this in every single one of my tutorials regardless of the medium I work in. This is what makes the difference when we are aiming towards a...
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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 Cockerpoo in pastels

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Rosie the Cockerpoo Hi everyone, I have been so busy building up my Patreon library and I haven't updated my blog here in such a long time! I am really proud of the content that I have been working on so hopefully it's been worth it :). This month full length tutorial for the pastel tier features Rosie a beautiful Cockerpoo. Cockerpoos are very popular and any artist taking on pet portrait commis...
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How to blend acrylics

Posted on by Zara Toms
Blending acrylics can be tricky due to the faster drying time but there are 2 must have art supplies that can make this process much easier! I have a voice over tutorial on YouTube showing how the combination of these two cheap tools can not only be used to blend large areas like bokeh backgrounds but also for blending fur. Maybe there is a part of the reference photo where the fur is soft and ou...
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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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How to paint a Jack Russell in acrylics

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Painting a Jack Russell in acrylics My latest YouTube tutorial shows how I painted this Jack Russell. I recently uploaded another Jack Russell tutorial to YouTube but that was a smoother coat whereas this tutorial shows how I layer for more of the wirehaired, coarser fur texture.  If you'd like to see both fur types, click the picture of the dog you'd like to watch and you'll be taken to th...
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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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