How to draw black fur in pastels | Step by step tutorial

A step by step tutorial showing how to draw longer black fur in pastels. When drawing a Labradoodle or similar breeds the fur texture overlaps and can look complex. The best way of drawing this black fur is to break the layers down and work in manageable sections. This pastel fur tutorial is packed with tips and techniques guaranteed to add more depth and realism into any black fur.
00:00 Base layer
02:41 Layer 2
06:12 Details
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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 :)
petportraitsandwildlifeart.co...
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Links:
Top tips for drawing fur in pastels: • HOW TO DRAW FUR IN PAS...
How to select pencil colours: • How to draw a Giraffe ...
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Social media:
Facebook page: Zara.Toms.Artist
Instagram: zaratomsart
Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk
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Materials used:
A3 (11.7" x 16.5")
Dark grey Pastelmat paper
A mixture of Carbothello, Pitt, Derwent & Caran d'ache pastel pencils
Reference photo provided by owner

[@artfromtheheart5239]

Thankyou.

[@gracerigsby743]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@zaratomsart]

Pleased to hear that =)

[@kathypaulus2082]

You use the same type of eye shadow tool as I do - so much better than the sofft tools - beautiful work!

[@fuzzydragons]

that tongue and teeth are perfect 😀

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you =)

[@gillianlilley7710]

I'd love to know what materials you recommend for a beginner and also whether your Patreon projects suggest which are suited to beginner level please?

[@zaratomsart]

Anyone new to pastels I always say the paper is so important. This can make a huge difference. Pastelmat by Clairefontaine is what I recommend because it takes many many layers and is very forgiving. For pencils I use a few brands but the Carbothello are beautiful to work with. Soft enough to blend lovely but hard enough to sharpen to a nice point for details. Then other sets or individual pencils from other sets can be added over time. My Patreon has loads of tutorials and many suited for beginners. The Giraffe tutorial I uploaded this month is ideal. Lots to choose from =)

[@Maya7790]

Hi! Do you use fixativ between layers?

[@zaratomsart]

Hey, no I don't. I prefer to build up layers gradually so I don't have the need for a fixative.

[@roberthossack286]

hi zara, new patreon here, is that pan pastel you use for underlay? ty.

[@zaratomsart]

Hey, yep I did use PanPastels for the base layer for this portrait =)

[@roberthossack286]

also, is this a private group?ty.

[@zaratomsart]

@@roberthossack286 Which group? The comments here are on my public KZbin channel but my Patreon tutorials are all for members who have joined a tier and then there is a private Facebook members group as well =)

[@roberthossack286]

so is there only 1 facebook group? as it doesnt say private, and thanks for the reply. @@zaratomsart

[@aaymjen]

Hi! Can I send you a commission I'm working on to get your advice?