How to draw curly fur with coloured pencils

In this video I show you how to create realistic curly fur using coloured pencils. I'm using Faber Castell Polychromos and Caran D'Ache Luminance. I use Scotch Magic tape to create the highlights in the fur. I'm using white Clairefontaine Pastelmat Board.

[@ionamacphie2191]

I Have never seen the scotch tape technique before, 100% will be trying this out!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

It's a fab technique :)

[@Merryknees1]

Many thanks for a “ magical” masterclass !

[@chirpyh]

Thank you. You are an excellent artist.

[@pamr.3723]

Cool trick with magic tape!!!

[@lindyclarksonart7815]

Excellent video , thanks for sharing your beautiful techniques!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Lindy Clarkson thank you 😊

[@jesilynmorgan4169]

I love the tape, I have never seen anyone use tape to pull up color it is cool. Thank you for this video.

[@conjurefineart3555]

This is great, very helpful. Thanks Bonny!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you 😊

[@DaphnesAlaskanPetPortraits]

That tape thing is so creative!

[@katz103]

Great tips ! Thank you so much for sharing

[@kathyc9335]

Fascinating process! Great info.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you 😊

[@kimbearlysoriginal4276]

Fantastic! Thank you. Your artwork is beautiful. As always. :)

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you so much :)

[@reneemizgala4204]

Thank you for your many tips for curly hair! Including the magic tape tip for highlights. I am getting a cockatoo puppy soon and am so looking forward to trying to paint her and will use these tips.

[@user-jl5sj3lb7o]

😅😅 6:39 6:39 6:39

[@j.fayart5857]

Your work is outstanding, your teaching excellent. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

J. Fay Art thank you 😊

[@deejay2838]

amazing detail...love your work!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you 😊

[@michellehall8734]

Oh my gosh. The tape idea is so incredible! I have been doing art for years, thats one of those gold nugget tips. I search for in videos, books...master artist usually share only a couple at most. Thank you! It's brilliant. I just got highlights back on a drawing I never quite liked. There's hope for it now. I used sm piece of clear packing tape, and a stylus. Worked great.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

It was a tip I picked up from Lisa Clough - Lachri Fine Art :) works so well :)

[@michellehall8734]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy I've been watching her for years. I love her videos!!Never seen that tip. Thank you. You're work is excellent as well.

[@sandyallen1488]

You are an outstanding teacher. I so appreciate the knowledge you share. Thank you.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Calicokate348]

Amazing, just got my first really good colored pencils so will be back often. Thanks 😊

[@ninaanns7226]

Stunning 💕

[@philkennedy8462]

Fantastic so interesting :)) I know what I’ll be doing next few hrs thank you :)) 👍

[@alistewart3451]

Thank you for sharing this. It's very helpful.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you :)

[@lynnrushton7458]

Really helpful .......fascinating to watch it all come together 😍 thanks for sharing x

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Lynn Rushton thank you 😊

[@whiskerske3218]

Thank you for this! I am starting a camel and got super overwhelmed with all the curls and I wanted to trash it. Thanks to you, I now have a plan and the “know how” to tackle this project. Your explanation was very clear and easy to follow. Your work is incredible and I feel very fortunate to be able to learn from you.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Whiskers KE that’s my pleasure 🥰

[@whiteblossom4077]

Fab great tip

[@carlrobson7548]

Wow I wish I was this good. I’ve just started this hobby and bought myself some decent pencil colours.

[@thelivesportsmatchesaandol1257]

cute puppy

[@piabienert9857]

I also draw portraits and your videos are extremly helpful for me. With that I am getting better in drawing details. Thanks for sharing your techniques! Greetings from Germany :)

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Pia Bienert thank you so much 😊

[@clearwater7000]

Thank you!❤️

[@cathleenhorrell2872]

This is so helpful. Is there a full tutorial of this one? Thanks

[@familychannel7548]

Thank you so much i need this for a refrence

[@Tami24945]

I wish there was a place you could go and get the recipe of pencils for different colors of dogs. I have a white and beige Shihzu and I can’t seem to find the right combination. I have the 36 size box of Polychromos, 40 box of Luminance

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

www.bonnysnowdonacademy.com/blog/5-colour-recipes-to-help-you-draw-more-realistic-animals Have a look at this blog, it will help you with picking what pencils to use for a range of fur colours 🥰

[@jt4621]

Curious about your strokes... are you going back and forth, drawing towards your, pushing away? Hard to see from this angle. Amazing results btw. 😊

[@franrobertson9024]

Does this technique work as well with other papers, or do you find Pastelmat superior?

[@jessicasobel4287]

I've used it on arches hot press and it works well.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Having seen some comments over on facebook about this technique it seems that it works well with other papers too - just be really careful and test the paper first. I'd probably try just getting rid of some of the stickiness before laying on the paper

[@christineschafer1484]

Great technique, do you use odorless spirits as well for blending

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Christine Schäfer thank you 😊 no I don’t tend to use anything other than pencil to blend

[@daniquestorm338]

The way I'be been drawing, I've always been copying the reference photo exactly. All the tiny details as well. I wonder why you personally prefer not to copy exactly, but I think I myself should let this stubborn habit go since it costs so much extra time :) Good advice.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

I think do what you feel is right for you - I personally want to create something that looks like the photo by I don’t want to draw all the tiny details 🥰

[@AnkisCreation]

Thank You🥰❤️👏 do You always use the pastelmat board?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

AC Design by Sweden yes I do I prefer it over the sheets 😊

[@pamelad4116]

Would waxed paper work instead of glassine as a protector against hand oils on the paper?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Pamela D yes I think it would work well 😊

[@59annaanna]

Does the pastel not smear?

[@jobadger8323]

Where do I get the embossing point from please? Not finding a source as yet! Thanks. Jo

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

I bought mine from amazon :)

[@jobadger8323]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy Thank you.

[@msluvtodraw2]

I really appreciate your sharing! I try to help fellow artists on my page but I’m not as advanced as you are! 💖

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

msluvtodraw2 thank you 😊

[@EKS49]

What's the difference in using th Scotch tape and ordinary sellotape?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

the scotch tape is matt so makes it easier to see where you've already used it, plus it's got a lower tac and doesn't usually rip the surface of the paper

[@jarondavis2353]

Thank you I have learned so much I would love if you started a Patreon Channel i’ll be your first customer

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

jaron davis thank you so much 😊 Patreon will be coming later this year 😊

[@lindabuss7153]

When you mention a certain colour and then 10% etc., what does the percentage mean please?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Hi Linda - Caran D'Ache Luminance pencils come in the usual sorts of colours you would expect, but they also have tints of colours like the Brown Ochre and Burnt Ochre - these I find really really useful for drawing pale fur. They do a French grey in a tint as well which is the most wonderful colour. I hope that helps?

[@michep.169]

and will be the second one

[@thelivesportsmatchesaandol1257]

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[@bevbailey5847]

Are you going to start a Patreon Channel? Love the curl demonstration!!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Bev Bailey yes 😍 it launches this Friday 😊

[@bevbailey5847]

Bonny Snowdon Fine Art I will be there then!!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Bev Bailey 😊

[@torifielding2008]

I was concerned until I saw that this type of tape was acid free, phew! 😅 I will have to experiment with this technique!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Tori Fielding always good to be cautious 🥰

[@brooklynashley182]

I cant see the first part because the sketching is too light. Is there somewhere else I can view it?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

This is a very old video I’m afraid 🥰

[@thelivesportsmatchesaandol1257]

I learnt coners

[@thelivesportsmatchesaandol1257]

can I get it

[@DaveWoolacott]

A lot of people using FC pencils and Caran D'Ache Luminance. I have the FB - what do the Caran's do for you... are they more brilliant, do they have more colour choices, etc.... thanks

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Helping Street Dogs in Mexico they have some great light Colours which work beautifully on the white paper 😊

[@59annaanna]

pastel or colored pencils?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Only ever coloured pencils 🥰

[@59annaanna]

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[@thelivesportsmatchesaandol1257]

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[@thelivesportsmatchesaandol1257]

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