A tutorial showing how to draw realistic black fur in pastels. For this I am drawing a black Cocker Spaniel and I'll share lots of top tips for building more depth and realism in the fur. Drawing black shiny fur relies on two main factors; contrast and layers.
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Pastel & Acrylic Tutorials:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart
Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :)
https://petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk/?page_id=3404
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Links:
Top tips for drawing fur in pastels: https://youtu.be/qai9NcPOOLo
How to draw black shiny fur: https://youtu.be/yaAzwFWKeDw
How to draw shiny fur: https://youtu.be/b_ar0nrJ2y4
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Social media:
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Zara.Toms.Artist
Instagram: zaratomsart
Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk
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Materials used:
A3 (11.7" x 16.5")
Pastelmat paper
A mixture of Carbothello, Pitt, Derwent & Caran d'ache pastel pencils
Reference photo provided by owner