The EASY Way to Draw Realistic Fur (for Beginners)

In this beginners' drawing tutorial I teach you how to draw realistic fur textures, the basic techniques used in this video can also be applied to hair, grasses and many other things that grow. Level up your animal drawings and portraits with this graphite pencil basic step by step lesson.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction
0:33 The mistakes beginners make when drawing fur
1:17 Why materials matter
1:56 Paper, pencils, erasers and sharpeners
6:27 Blending tools
8:55 Embossing tools
11:58 Pencil application for fur
14:03 Embossing techniques for fur
14:56 Blending techniques for fur
16:23 Putting it all together plus lifting out techniques

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[heatherdufton]

I'm a 82 year old learner and loving your videos.

[tinaparr]

This fur video was amazing. Thank you so much. You are inspirational, much appreciated.

[Monardadidyma-gq]

Yes. I do appreciate this video and accompanying voiceover. Learning throughout. Thank you.

[joreilly]

I love this. It was so informative. You are so talented and inspirational ❤

[leemorris]

The actual fur tutorial hasn’t even started yet but the info about blending and embossing tools and explanation about cartridge paper is brilliant! Sooo informative so I have great hopes for the rest of the video. 😊

[EvilMP]

I found this neat trick because I have a thing for the smooth Bristol board plate, I found a spray textured fixative. Once I get to the point where the paper won't take anymore lead (not shiny) I spray the textured fixative and let it dry. It creates a textured layer over the graphite that is again workable with slight teeth. It is more time consuming however, I have issues with toothy paper it's just a personal preference. Your video helped me out a lot as a hobbyist creature designer.

[Calme]

Thank you. Yes I have trouble with hair for portraits.
I draw every day with pencil with Staedler pencils.
I love watercolor and gouache as well

[janeadams]

I'm really enjoying this video. It's very informative.

[suel]

Great tips! I’ve seen the embossing tools at our Dollar Tree aka $1.25 Tree.

[patrickbartlam]

Just found you on YouTube. I've been drawing about 4 yrs and still learning. Thank you so much for your tutorials.

[sandyhough]

Thank you, Michele, for another informative video. I always learn something from you.

[grahamramsden]

Another excellent instructional video. Information right up my street. Thanks so much Michelle.

[strongerthanthatable]

By far the best graphite fur tutorial ever! TY!

[yakonpetzinc]

Me gusta esta técnica, estoy practicando acá. Saludos desde Guatemala.

[aliciashackley]

Great drawing tips Michele. Thx as always. 🥰🎃

[michelleanne]

Thank you for this video. I love what I have learned!

[KathrynGoldman]

This video is perfect timing for me. I'm working on pencil drawings of my cat this weekend. Thank you, Michele.

[deborahshannon]

Wow! Love this video, Michele. I usually do watercolors but my dog passed away a few months ago and I’m in the process of drawing and painting her. The fur videos - both drawing and watercolor painting - are very useful. Thank you.

[patrickhalloran]

Thank you Michelle, your videos have helped me enormously . It’s great the way you so thoroughly explain everything.

[listeningwatching]

Great information and tips for detail drawing!
Thank You for making this videos!!🗝🆗✔