DO'S & DON'TS | How to Paint Realistic Fur

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июл 2024
  • In this video I take a step by step approach to teaching the common mistakes artists make when painting fur. I then go on to explain some of the ways in which you can easily correct these mistakes to create realistic looking paintings.
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    Small 2 filbert brush
    Medium 4 filbert brush
    Small 2 round brush
    Small 4 flat brush
    00:00 Realistic fur
    00:38 Tip 1
    01:20 Tip 2
    02:20 Tip 3
    03:13 Tip 4
    03:59 Tip 5
    05:26 Tip 6
    06:18 Tip 7
    07:11 Tip 8
    08:49 Colours
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  • @StudioWildlife
    @StudioWildlife  2 года назад +45

    I have full length process videos on my Patreon going through these techniques in more detail and their application to more complete wildlife paintings. Check it out www.patreon.com/StudioWildlife

  • @daphniesmith4479
    @daphniesmith4479 2 года назад +410

    The techniques make so much sense watching you do it. But when I go to practice, my mind blanks and I am so lost! I still really appreciate these videos, as they've been exactly what I've been looking for to improve. Hopefully one day it clicks for me!

    • @miggs165
      @miggs165 Год назад +39

      It’s all about adding layers these exact technique’s I use with colored pencil and at first when you add the first few layers it looks like my 4yr olds art but you have to be real patient and just keep adding those layers then you step back and can’t believe what you’ve created.

    • @squeakyloafgaming3180
      @squeakyloafgaming3180 Год назад +18

      Honestly I'm the same way. It's about studying the video while you are working. Sometimes I slow it down and have it right next to my painting

    • @PleasantLeech
      @PleasantLeech Год назад +10

      It's all about having the discipline to put the time in. It's important to find fun in it and not everyone can work at the same pace but sometimes you just have to force yourself to practice even when it feels like it's not working or you don't have the motivation. Just always be careful not to burn yourself out.

    • @srinivastatachar4951
      @srinivastatachar4951 Год назад +9

      The best way to remedy this is to start by drawing fur first. Master drawing fur with all its shades and textures, paying attention to direction, length, clumps, contours, directions, etc. using pencils, charcoal, colored pencils or ballpoint pens. Then, when you've done a sufficient number of such drawings (you'll know when you've attained the level of realism you're after!), keeping in mind all these aspects of fur will then be second nature and you won't have to think about it much when you start to paint fur, leaving your mind to focus on the overall lighting, composition, color, etc. of the whole piece. And, as always, good reference photographs will be of tremendous help here! Hope that helps!
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    • @beccamaroney3782
      @beccamaroney3782 Год назад +4

      I'm glad I'm not the only one who suffers from such.

  • @UATU.
    @UATU. Год назад +101

    You inspired me to finish a cat portrait I started about 12 years ago.

  • @neil2242
    @neil2242 Год назад +232

    ...when the 10 minute RUclips video contains more tips and is better presented than the 2 one hour classes I had to slog through. Thank you! I've been trying to improve my animal paintings and this just hit on the steps that I was missing.

    • @Turtlenaide
      @Turtlenaide Год назад +5

      Dude is giving 1 hour of college class in 10 mins a little too quick to really get into detail but you can at least watch this at home and take your time

    • @Illuminati_HD
      @Illuminati_HD Год назад +1

      This literally had more info that I EVER got during art class considering that since even starting school i havent learned anything i didnt already know

  • @tomasblazek6687
    @tomasblazek6687 Год назад +93

    Your way to explain it step by step, instead doing the usual "do or dont" is incredible, thank you so much

  • @brittani6720
    @brittani6720 Год назад +15

    I love how the “donts” aren’t necessarily wrong, but show the results directly of why. Those approaches can work for different texture of fur effects!

  • @bobnolin9155
    @bobnolin9155 Год назад +34

    This was super helpful. I'm a transparent watercolorist trying to learn gouache. It's like working backwards! Dark to light...weird. 😊

    • @ajdatolio934
      @ajdatolio934 Год назад +1

      same, im trying to learn gouache too

  • @lonkwuzhere4433
    @lonkwuzhere4433 Год назад +30

    I love the way you explain this! Even as a digital artist I was able to see how I could apply this to my artform. Thank you so much for the awesome vid!

  • @wierdo225
    @wierdo225 Год назад +2

    I haven't even watched the video but the "don't" look from the thumb nail still looks like real fur that's wet! Amazing.

  • @goldenbo6909
    @goldenbo6909 2 года назад +29

    This was fantastic! I wish I had found it a month ago before I painted a tiger that looks like he stuck his paw in a light socket! I am beginning a basset hound painting and know I will be accessing my notes on your video over and over. Like the comment below, I hope it sticks!!

  • @hoshi-db3xz
    @hoshi-db3xz 2 года назад +7

    even though this is a tutorial for traditional painting, this has helped so much as a digital painter, thank you so much

  • @minipainter2
    @minipainter2 Год назад +5

    This is the best fur tutorial I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been learning and painting for decades. Thanks.

    • @StudioWildlife
      @StudioWildlife  Год назад

      Wow, thank you! Glad you’ve found my video helpful 😁

  • @rhampton47
    @rhampton47 5 месяцев назад +1

    I am sooo glad I saw this before I started the fur/hair on my lion. You are such a great teacher. I had the same teacher for over 50 yrs and now I am learning so much from you!

  • @show_me_your_kitties
    @show_me_your_kitties 2 года назад +9

    I'm so glad I found your channel this morning. The effort you put into this video is very appreciated. You really taught me a lot. I painted a highland cow recently and now I'm going to revisit it because I've learned so much from you today.

  • @meiravanderspa4109
    @meiravanderspa4109 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been wanting to learn how to paint fur and never quite managed to get it looking realistic. I am now practicing my skills using your techniques and have been able to make huge improvements in my work!

  • @Desolate-Undaunted
    @Desolate-Undaunted 15 дней назад

    I find the best lesson here and I never knew it - light over dark, I never knew that - thankyou - amazing artist.

  • @zakosist
    @zakosist Год назад +5

    Great tutorial. I've been painting for some years and manage to make somewhat realistic animal paintings, but I still learned a lot from this video. I dont think I gonna remember everything afterwards, but I may watch it again

  • @warwickboyce8673
    @warwickboyce8673 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much,you have finally made painting Fur not a nightmare ,you make it so sensible

  • @meggles881
    @meggles881 Год назад +8

    My skills with watercoloring fur have been so hit and miss. Your video, while about acrylics, still is the exact key I needed to figure out where I was going wrong. I think that showing the technique while explaining with the small tutorials is a perfect way of presenting how to learn these skills. 10/10

  • @hoovesandfrogs
    @hoovesandfrogs Год назад +3

    Fur is something I've always struggled, with, this will help so much! I started teaching myself to draw at the end of 2019, I started with just pencil, the slowly moved onto coloured pencil any then onto soft pastels and pastel pencils. Fur has always been such a nemesis of mine and using paints so I've avoided both until more recently. I started my first Acrylic painting a few days ago, and he's been going great, however I'm now starting to try and add some detailed fur and after 3 layers it's still not right, this video though has really helped me! I need to go back out today and darken down my layers then add the lighter on top and then add shadowing etc. I'm going to watch your other fur video first to ensure I get the right colours etc. I don't paint for anyone else, just me. My dream would be to paint endangered and at risk animals and work with animal charities and to sell my paintings to people to bring some happiness to their life. Art is so important to me, I always drew as a child but stopped when I hit teenage years, however after a long hard battle with cancer that began at age 29, after beating the cancer and a tumour I thought life would go back to normal, working, hiking, rock climbing, dog walking, motorbike pulling etc. But not for me, because the cancer had spread and I had an inoperable tumour I had 2 different kinds of radiotherapy as well as chemo. Thankfully this worked and stopped the cancer dead, and the tumour has been dormant since too, however the radiotherapy caused massive internal damage and slowly overtime I started to struggle with a number of debilitating symptoms. After numerous operations and ridiculous amounts of medication, I have been left in a wheelchair, with no bladder and no bowel, and 6 discs from my spine disintegrated and my vertebrae damaged in the area of the treatment. So for a few years I sat in a wheelchair in the corner of a room waiting for life to end, then one day I thought why not try drawing? So what I've done is instead of focusing on what I can no longer do, I'm now focusing on new things that I can do. This video and other fur videos have helped so much! Id show you how my painted dog is coming along, however I can't do that here sadly. Please keep your videos coming, they're such a huge help to me as you explain things in terms I understand 😁 a huge Thankyou 🐸 Dee 🐸

  • @Erika70079
    @Erika70079 2 месяца назад

    Yes!! Thank you! This video is exactly what I need before I start my water buffalo painting. I love all the do's and don'ts and showing us the examples. Such a helpful video.

  • @walterreansalley3410
    @walterreansalley3410 5 месяцев назад +2

    I've learned so much from this video. Thank you. ❤🎨

  • @KirstyMacneill
    @KirstyMacneill Год назад

    This tutorial is just amazingly helpful, so simple to see how you build it up. Thank you for mentioning the type of brush and colours you use too, it really makes a difference if you're getting into this as a novice.

  • @rahotep789
    @rahotep789 19 дней назад

    What an exceptional tutorial. Im actually painting a small 3D sculpt and am going to try this technique on it.

  • @g.gulenc8591
    @g.gulenc8591 2 года назад +1

    Very generous of you to share your awesome talent !!
    Thank you !!

  • @jodysmith7399
    @jodysmith7399 2 года назад +2

    Great tutorial. You make it seem so easy, but it is very hard (at least for me). I love all your tutorials. Thank you! I have learned so much from you.

  • @scripturebased365
    @scripturebased365 Месяц назад

    Thank you for this video! I have always wanted to paint a lion, and had no idea how to start, now I can do it! Your channel is amazing and you explain things very clearly!

  • @socalsal627
    @socalsal627 Год назад +1

    I am such a beginner that I didn't realize you were even working with a paint brush! I thought it was a pen because nobody's ever told me how to hold a detail paint brush LIKE one would hold a pen, but that makes it so much easier!! Yay. I know it wasn't even one of the tips on your video, but thank you! 😂🤭

  • @tbray
    @tbray Год назад +2

    Fur and rocks - my two big stumbling blocks. This helps immensely with one of them - thank you!

  • @rosemarysek1796
    @rosemarysek1796 2 года назад

    Absolutely fabulous and a very big help for me as I have just started painting a dog. Lots to remember but I have made notes and have already watched your video twice. Thank you very much indeed. I think your videos are great.

  • @lawsdraws
    @lawsdraws Год назад +14

    Every single little furry swatch (that sounded weird) is a masterpiece! :D
    How would one achieve fur when working from light to dark with say ink or watercolour, keeping definition and it not becoming a blobby mess?

  • @esteryn4930
    @esteryn4930 8 месяцев назад +1

    Perfect teaching skills, great video, amazing all the tips and examples you managed to fit in just 10 min, thank you ever so much.

  • @imphie
    @imphie 8 месяцев назад

    Wow!! This guide made me feel like i did when i was a kid and i learned you needed to create a new paragraph when someone new spoke in writing!! My eyes are opened and my brushes are ready

  • @kittyc3525
    @kittyc3525 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your expertise freely!

  • @ruthdorner4001
    @ruthdorner4001 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I'll practice your tips later on. I'm working on some cat paintings on river stones. I'm excited about how it comes out!

  • @estherkendell3270
    @estherkendell3270 Год назад +1

    Extremely helpful, I mostly work with oil and water color or do pencil drawings but all of these tips worked for those mediums too. Thank you very much.😊

  • @bygodsgracejourneytohealin8368
    @bygodsgracejourneytohealin8368 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for your expertise and your time in sharing your knowledge. Many blessings to you.

  • @anneashley5110
    @anneashley5110 Год назад +1

    Brilliant thank you so much. Best tutorial on fur ever. Can see where we are going.

  • @sarojini108
    @sarojini108 2 года назад +4

    Brilliant tutorial, thanks so much! I paint purely as a hobby, for fun, but I still want to be the best I can and after watching your painting white fur video I painted a white cat much more successfully than my previous attempt, a rather flat looking fox! ( All the fur the same length and in one direction...)But my cat painting is small, and after watching this video I can see what I need to do differently next time- mainly not so much sharp detail all over.

  • @suebarnett-naturegazing
    @suebarnett-naturegazing 8 дней назад

    Excellent. Thankyou so much. This is one of the clearest videos I have watched on this subject. Just got to put it into action now! 😄

  • @gwenhafford4112
    @gwenhafford4112 Год назад

    I’ve just found this video (on 3/7/23) and subscribed. Thank you so much for posting this tutorial. Of course, you make it look easy and I know I have many days/weeks/months/years of practice in front of me to even become proficient. This tutorial will be watched often. I love how you divided the paper up into sections for repeated practice. Thank you again.

  • @JulialovesAustin1
    @JulialovesAustin1 2 года назад

    This is the BEST video I’ve ever found on fur painting. Thank you!!

  • @lakwatserangPG
    @lakwatserangPG 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. Glad i found this video before doing my painting.

  • @rkoko6612
    @rkoko6612 8 месяцев назад

    I binged watched a bunch of your videos, thanks for sharing I learned so much. You do make things look easy, but I will give your tips a try. You are a magnificent artist and teacher.

  • @Jenny-yl2hw
    @Jenny-yl2hw 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this tutorial, your explanation of each stage was much appreciated..

  • @bettybho2168
    @bettybho2168 8 месяцев назад

    What a great tutorial, super helpful advice and straight to the point - thanks for the useful tips!

  • @jenniferbl8011
    @jenniferbl8011 2 года назад +1

    Most helpful video I’ve seen for painting fur_thank you!

  • @allthelittleworms
    @allthelittleworms 2 года назад

    This was awesome and super helpful, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

  • @triptisartwork
    @triptisartwork Год назад +1

    That was extremely useful, very well explained. Thank you!

  • @DarkisArt
    @DarkisArt Год назад

    This is one of the best explanations and demo I’ve ever seen!

  • @reemafadhel5409
    @reemafadhel5409 3 месяца назад

    This is absolutely amazing! One of the best tutorials I’ve seen so far ❤

  • @alic6958
    @alic6958 9 месяцев назад

    One of the best painting videos I've seen. Thanks so much!

  • @jennyalpin8055
    @jennyalpin8055 4 месяца назад +1

    switching away from a detail brush was the best thing I did for painting detail ironically enough

  • @faunaonpaper
    @faunaonpaper 2 года назад

    Thank you for these fantastic videos and for sharing your skills with us!

  • @helenatorres1963
    @helenatorres1963 2 года назад

    This is gold!!! Thank you so much! I love your work🤩

  • @douglasdishroon1834
    @douglasdishroon1834 2 года назад

    Wicked and very informative. Thank you for your time and expertise.

  • @Merricat66
    @Merricat66 2 года назад +16

    Thank you for this clear and really helpful tutorial. Just what I needed!

  • @angelascanvasdelight1444
    @angelascanvasdelight1444 2 года назад +1

    You already know, I've got front row seat ❣️

  • @melh1030
    @melh1030 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for sharing these tips! Wonderful video!

  • @rosanesilva6830
    @rosanesilva6830 Год назад

    Preciosas aulas. Obrigada pela generosidade de compartilhar seu conhecimento.

  • @remysstuff3321
    @remysstuff3321 5 месяцев назад

    Thank You Thank You for sharing your expertise..... Your work is BRILLIANT. Cheers

  • @albania10
    @albania10 2 года назад +1

    I think your work is amazing and a very underrated artist, you need more subs, your videos are quality and very useful

  • @AndrevwZA
    @AndrevwZA Год назад

    Brilliant. Super clear instructions.

  • @H4me7215
    @H4me7215 Год назад +2

    Wow, this is a great simplistic video. I have seen a lot of videos but this is the best one when it comes to making fur..the other videos do not show up close on how too...but yours is excellent!!!! Just a well informative video..❤❤thank you for sharing ❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sablezubshruz9811
    @sablezubshruz9811 Год назад

    Very good technique! Thank You! Details-details...

  • @theuggorim5737
    @theuggorim5737 Год назад

    Fine observations. Thanks for sharing your perceptions.

  • @Lions_Pride_
    @Lions_Pride_ 7 месяцев назад

    Seriously great Video. Thanks for the explanation!

  • @jeremy8692
    @jeremy8692 Год назад

    This is the mist informative video I've seen on paint techniques. A jem in a sea of speed paintings that don't teach anything. Thank you 🙏

  • @cheryl641
    @cheryl641 Год назад

    Awesome video. Very clear and really helpful. Thank you

  • @zinzolin14
    @zinzolin14 Год назад

    These are great tips! I draw digitally but there are all advice that can be applied to drawing on screen too 😁👍

  • @ennov9349
    @ennov9349 Год назад

    And here I am thinking I could paint good enough to get the don' t example :) Thanks for the video .

  • @aragasparyan8346
    @aragasparyan8346 Год назад

    Thank you. You really help me . Your lesson helps me to improve my mistakes .

  • @seamacfly
    @seamacfly 2 года назад +1

    Great tutorial, thank you !!

  • @jennyjennywesternwestern8679
    @jennyjennywesternwestern8679 11 месяцев назад

    Wow, I better get practicing. Wonderful instruction.

  • @michaellavelle9943
    @michaellavelle9943 9 месяцев назад

    Brilliant video. Very well though out, and very helpful

  • @TheYjmfan
    @TheYjmfan Год назад

    Fantastic tutorial,thank you!

  • @celtyrysuje
    @celtyrysuje 2 года назад

    Thanks. I always watch your videos multiple times and then again before painting just to remember every tip. Now I am paiting a samoyed dog and after that I will be painitng my cat on a smaller canvas. For sure all these tutorials will help a lot.

    • @StudioWildlife
      @StudioWildlife  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching! so glad you are finding them helpful

  • @armarat7419
    @armarat7419 Год назад

    Excellent guide!! Well done, sir!

  • @cindywine4660
    @cindywine4660 2 месяца назад

    I’ve been using a pastry brush and it’s great for large areas

  • @CanalLegallega07
    @CanalLegallega07 2 года назад +1

    Magnífico!!!! Boa dicas mestre!

  • @wickylee4513
    @wickylee4513 Год назад

    Thank you for the amazing tips❤

  • @arthurpletcher7299
    @arthurpletcher7299 Год назад

    So clear, concise and logical. Ty

  • @unico9606
    @unico9606 2 года назад +1

    The best tutorial I have ever seen!!!

  • @rhondamarcelissen2919
    @rhondamarcelissen2919 Год назад

    Thank you. Well done 👍🏻

  • @PaulsFreestyleArt
    @PaulsFreestyleArt 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for another great tip! More power and keep safe.

  • @leanneviglione1112
    @leanneviglione1112 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much..I love learning from you it’s always useful and clear information. From Melbourne Australia 🦘

    • @StudioWildlife
      @StudioWildlife  2 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! and Thank you for watching! really glad you are finding my videos helpful :)

  • @deliachavez974
    @deliachavez974 Год назад

    Muchas gracias!! BENDICIONES!!!

  • @LiliSing
    @LiliSing Год назад

    Really cool. thank you for this piece!!

  • @amyt6254
    @amyt6254 2 года назад

    Wonderful tutorial!!

  • @santiagobaron4630
    @santiagobaron4630 Год назад

    What a useful video, thanks

  • @mmblue3986
    @mmblue3986 7 месяцев назад

    Very educational…thank you.

  • @yadvindersingh1752
    @yadvindersingh1752 Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing ❤️🙏

  • @gettingpolitical
    @gettingpolitical Год назад

    This was extremely helpful, I enjoyed the vid.

  • @lynnmckibbon9150
    @lynnmckibbon9150 Год назад

    Great tips. Thank you

  • @chrislafferty1475
    @chrislafferty1475 Год назад

    Awesome!! Thank you!🎉

  • @susanshew2373
    @susanshew2373 4 месяца назад

    Wow - Thank you!

  • @normalshape
    @normalshape 6 месяцев назад

    Really helpful tutorial thanks a lot

  • @wall_art_els
    @wall_art_els 5 месяцев назад

    This is very well said and exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤. I love your channel 10:48

  • @positiveradiojo2833
    @positiveradiojo2833 2 года назад

    Amazing video and information
    Thank u very much 🧡👍🏼

  • @flowerflower-xl8qs
    @flowerflower-xl8qs 10 месяцев назад

    That‘s exactly what I needed!