How To Paint Fur With A Fan Brush

By Crista Forest in Art Tutorials > Painting Tutorials There are many styles, methods, and techniques for painting furs. But I’ve had a few people ask me how to draw fur, so I thought I’d share my how-to. Different types of bristles will require different techniques and different types of brushes. In just one picture below, there are short fluffy coats, long silky coats, thick clumps of fur, etc.Quick Notice – EmptyEasel created a Faster, easier way for artists to have their own art website. Click here to learn more and get a simple art website of your own!The second thing to remember is that the hair is noticeably thick. So in most cases, when painting fur, you want at least 3 layers of color to create depth. The darkest color you see on an animal’s coat will usually be the deepest area closest to the skin. So you would put that color down first. You will then add more layers, finishing with the lightest colors that accentuate the tips of the fur. In general, you’ll also want to start with a thicker brush on the bottom layers and finish with a thinner, finer brush for softer tips. more: How to say yes or no in French Let’s take a closer look at the picture above. In this detail you can see wide areas of relatively fine hair.I used a fan brush to build my layers. I started with a larger fan for the bottom layer and moved on to a smaller fan on the next layer. (A filbert scratch brush may also work, depending on the animal and its coat type.) Try to vary your stroke length, stroke angle, and brush angle to keep them from looking too even. . Wild animals are not groomed, so you want them to look a little shaggy. (Of course, if you’re drawing a pet portrait of a dog in an awards show, this doesn’t apply. You’ll want your strokes to look fairly even so your dog looks well-groomed. ) After the first two layers go back and add a few more strokes here and there with a primer to add a bit more shading, as well as the final highlights.Read more: how to change idle pulleys on ford f150 With a coat like this, you’ll want to start with a medium round brush to contour to the basic shape of the blocks. Again, start with the darker colors on the bottom layer, then use a smaller circle to make the middle, lighter layer. Finally, go back and add some soft bristles with the lining script again on top, the lightest layer. It is the last, lightest layer that gives depth to the coat. Always try to vary the length and angle of your brushstrokes, even with a few twists in it from time to time, to give it a “wild” ungroomed look. , there’s nothing magical about the technique I use. . . it is simply a system that has worked for me. Just remember to go from dark to light, from a larger brush to a thinner brush, and keep your strokes varied. Yes, and there’s one more thing you’ll need if you’re dealing with a wild, hairy animal — lots of time and patience! ????For more information from Crista Forest, please visit topqa.info. NOTE: You may also be interested in EE’s step-by-step drawing tutorials for artists. Click below to learn more! This post may contain affiliate links. Read more: how to make a bowl from wood