5 Ways to Paint Fur in Watercolor

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[@michelleharris4014]

This is the clearest set of instructions I’ve found on painting fur. Thank you so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked the video!

[@decaffsilver2411]

I keep coming back to your fur videos for a refresher. I just got done painting a German Shepard that looked like a wolf until the last day. I decided I needed a refresher on painting fur.

[@mc_va]

You're so generous giving such great techniques on how to paint fur!

[@user-rs6bi5rq1f]

Please, please, please make more videos like this! They are awesome.

[@saltandpepper9050]

Super clear and helpful, thank you! :)

[@patriciakelly5451]

I am really pleased with this tutorial, thank you, it is very helpful

[@CastleMc]

Great video. I manually spread the bristles on my brushes in order to spread them-it's much easier on the brush. I also bought a Scrambler brush that is made for that sort of thing.

[@RahulPande-gz7ey]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@codylynch8964]

Honestly I'm new to the water painting world I've looked all over KZbin for tips and tricks and when I came across your videos I can honestly say your the best to learn from easy to understand and you not only talk about what to do but you show so many different ways thank you I'm gonna continue to watch and learn from you

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm so glad the videos are helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@vickieenders6468]

I appreciate your step by step instruction, and the close up and clear views of this subject.

[@libellula3313]

Followed your advice in the brushes for fur video, and came here. Brilliant instructions, thanks so much. Jo in France 🇫🇷

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Welcome!!

[@judywells4470]

This helped me a lot. Thanks so much for your tutorials. I’d like to say I’m self taught, but I’ve learned so much to help me along the way. I’m actually seeing a great improvement in my artwork. ❤️🌷🌺🐶🦊🦁🐵🐯🐰

[@coolturavoodoo]

X2!

[@djhadaverde]

Thank you, now I'll dare to try painting my cats! ;D

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You can do it! 😃

[@rachelsaunders6103]

I like technique No.4, gonna get myself a couple of synthetic brushes for that!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes! It’s so useful!

[@jonisilva8154]

I like this too. I actually have some cheap dollar store brushes I usually use only for applying masking fluid. Then I discovered the harder synthetic bristles were perfect for fur and even some grasses.

[@jacquibudd9330]

Thank you for this amazingly helpful video

[@enasasker1514]

Thank you for your direct Technic thank you 💓

[@ramya.illustrations]

Thank you for uploading this video. It's very helpful. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melodiouspiano7415]

Thanks for your instructions...i'm planning to paint many animals (and of course, with fur lol)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Have fun!

[@ttl7346]

thanks for this short but very informative tutorial! It really helps!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You bet!

[@sybilmartinez3095]

Have a commissioned watercolor on a cat with stripes. Thanks for the info. I have painted for over 40 years, but am always practicing and improving.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Awesome! Yep, artists are forever chasing that rainbow! 😄

[@Giulia4151]

Thank you so much for the video!

[@karenlaws9997]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@rajbharadia3643]

Thanks a bunch! So helpful!

[@judybreen4530]

Fantastic tips on techniques. Thank you! 👍🙂

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@mc_va]

Also you're so pretty 😊 I hope more people come across your channel and support you and your content!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You’re so kind. Thank you!

[@artsy.7619]

thank you 😭💖💖💖 that's really helped me

[@nafisamaharani7120]

I love this video can help me so much to practicing about fur in watercolor . thank you so much

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@luckyhiker3434]

Emily, your videos are well done and very informative. Very good.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@lukaj12310]

It helps me a lot thanks ☺️

[@leniberzins3539]

Great refresher

[@SB-eg1pf]

Very in-depth and useful.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bevhaywood2129]

I've been wanting to delve into watercolor and this is an interesting start. Thank you!

[@sandraklee7920]

A Very professional video, clear and concise, no waffle. You are very talented and I’ve learned a lot. Thank you.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@marisolportilla5196]

Hola...buen día... Muchas gracias por tus consejos, estoy iniciando en la Acuarela y me gusta mucho pintar animales...muy buena tu enseñanza

[@zed147]

Love this- thankyou

[@Giulia4151]

Your work is amazing 😻

[@coviedogs]

You are a wonderful painter!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw I appreciate that!

[@janesilberstein43]

Wonderful description of how to create various fur types and how to add wet to wet and dry to dry. Thank you so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KateBaldor]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial!

[@raquelsanchez9668]

I draw animals with colored pencils, I haven't used watercolor for a long time and I'm a novice and I would like to go back to it. I love to draw animals. Thank you very much for teaching.

[@Herfstvos]

Thanks so much! Really loved this vid since Im forever struggling with fur, gonna try your techniques!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm so glad!

[@rosemaryclark610]

very helpful video! Thanks!

[@karonwalls1290]

Helpful! Thank you!

[@diverte]

brilliant video can't wait to try

[@renalynartmagosara]

Thank you for all the technigues

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@apoorvasanodiya9037]

Thank you so much I must say your tutorials are the best this was so helpful . You are the bestest mentor 🌼🌼 I love your videos thanks alot . I watched so many watercolour tutorial videos of other artist ,none of them included these tips and tricks , you explained it so well I m really happy I found you ✨✨your videos really really helped me ma'am ❣️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You're very welcome!

[@joycecobbs4586]

I will try this

[@billcuthbert129]

brilliant, thank you!

[@lindabeeston7408]

Loved the different techniques

[@amydeleon3387]

Awesome sauce - TYVM!

[@mariamjones4865]

I definitely appreciate this! I've been confused and overwhelmed with fur.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@umairbutt3470]

Emily is among one of my most favourite artists. So talented, so humble and so generous. Thank you for showing fur-painting techniques, Emily. Once sanity is restored, I hope you will hold workshops and I can travel to CO to learn in person. YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are too kind! I hope that as well.

[@travelbonne4872]

Short and sweet. Thanks!❤

[@homedyhomedy7902]

This is perfect!

[@harrietruffy3515]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@jda974]

This is very helpful, thanks

[@dr.nehasaxena6633]

Beautifully explained

[@johnhughes3963]

Really love this technique! Beautiful work!!

[@Emnememnem]

Why would anyone dislike such a good video?

[@janestaniewicz9095]

Thank you so much for the variety of techniques. I'll you them often.

[@Gab-yn5qt]

Thank you for this! It's really helpful!

[@GarVal5]

Love this!!! So helpful

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@renee5864]

I LOVE THE COW !!

[@loganharrington1553]

Thank you this helped a ton!

[@richardwilliams7310]

Nice work, simple and to the point.

[@Theophilus1968]

Awesome!

[@darleneferrara2900]

Amazing paintings! Thank you!

[@PaintingwithIrene-Clarke]

great demo💖💖💖

[@SarahAndBoston]

This video is super helpful, thank you! I loved seeing the technique then how you apply it to your subjects.

[@ducanhlv1]

Thanks you!

[@MB-kf3yx]

Emily, thank you for a succinct video on how to paint fur. Will definitely give these techniques a try. You are a very talented artist!

[@angelahoynes5649]

Very helpful, thank you very much.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Thank you for a great, informative tutorial on what I find to be very difficult to achieve in watercolour.

[@RR-et6ob]

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@gerrilagrange1290]

You Are Awesome Thank You my Dear❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw thank you!

[@PaulDrawsArt-c4o]

nice work,😊 ill have to try these

[@discoveringmothernature7485]

I just found your videos and I am so inspired! Thank you!!!

[@snodove3]

Thank you for your help. Its nice to get new ideas.

[@rmuller366]

Excellent tips Emily. I’ll be practicing my fur and feathers a lot as I continue to grow in my watercolor journey. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you!

[@mirthagomez8730]

Gracias quedo genial

[@shyuboa]

this video is amazing i have to do a realistic feline with watercolors for my homework and this helped a lot, thanks!

[@TelemachusHeeler]

Thank you so much! That was really helpful. 🙂

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@cheriwhitney2292]

love your tutorials --- love all of the technical information

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm so glad you find them helpful!

[@dawnswoodart717]

Thanks great tips

[@luanakalil9421]

Awesome tutorial tysm heh

[@cynthiahms]

Wow you are good! Beautiful watercolors

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@robynwhite5662]

Thank you Emily! I’ve just completed the best water colour picture I’ve ever done from watching this video.. Wish I could share it with you! You’re awesome!

[@junejenkins8331]

Amazing Artist

[@surreptitially]

Thank you for the tips! Love your channel!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@leojablonski2309]

Can not adequately thank you for this excellent instruction. Your voice, cadence snd communication are far above par

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Wow! Thank you for your kind comment!

[@m.victoriareyess.5687]

Great demonstration and very clear instructions! Thank you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are most welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@corynneful]

This rocks! Thanks so much!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you like it!

[@barbaramain6381]

Just what I’m needing right now, many thanks 👏🏻🤗

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@cindychen8088]

Dis iz great!

[@petrichor2932]

Thank you so much for being precise and these techniques were actually kooool! ❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@gerardbradshaw5644]

meow, wuff wuff and of course RrrRoar brilliant and thanks

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

🙌🙌🙌

[@acidfuuzz]

Insanely helpful and straight to the point. Thank you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’m so glad!

[@Bebe-ft1ef]

very clear, precise and professional. thank you.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ninner196]

Good technique reminders Emily, sometimes a variety works best😊

[@amyjane8902]

Yesssss! Thank you so much for this. You're an amazing artist and to be able to explain techniques the way you do is truly impressive

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate that!