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How to paint fur in acrylics

Posted on by Zara Toms
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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How to paint fur in acrylics

Posted on by Zara Toms
Painting realistic fur in acrylics Regardless of the animal I am painting I always strive to achieve as much realism as I can. When painting fur this relies on a few things. Layers, contrast and pencil technique are three of the main factors. Without enough layers we cannot build sufficient depth within the fur. Without good contrast the portrait will be flat and two dimensional. The lights and...
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How to draw a dog nose in graphite

Posted on by Zara Toms
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 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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How to draw fur in graphite | Top tips, techniques & materials

Posted on by Zara Toms
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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