How to draw fur in graphite | Packed with tips | Labrador drawing

In this drawing tutorial I'll show how to draw realistic dog fur in graphite. I will show the importance of layers, contrast and lighting to achieve more photo realism in our graphite pet portraits. Packed with tips and techniques that I use in each of my own graphite portraits.
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Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite & 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 :)
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Links:
Top tips for drawing fur in graphite (French Bulldog drawing):
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How to draw realistic black fur in graphite: • How to draw realistic ...
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Materials used:
A4 (8.3" x 11.7") graphite portrait
Strathmore paper
Derwent graphic pencils
Reference photo provided by client

[@paulellis4908]

Incredible work! 💚

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you 😊

[@katz103]

Great explanation of your process. I've joined your Patreon and am learning so much!

[@zaratomsart]

Ah yay! So pleased to hear the tutorials are helpful. Thank you for the support on Patreon 🥰

[@liannielsen4430]

Thank you, it a great help, for beginner.✏️👍🇩🇰

[@coviedogs]

Super duper great!:)

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you =)

[@misterjayart971]

The fur around the eye on the darker side is staggering Zara, it's crazy that so much effort goes in to all these small spaces. I'm sure the first thing your clients mention is how amazing the eyes are (and so they should ofcourse) but I hope they appreciate the skill and talent that has gone in to every square centimeter of your work. Amazing work x

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you so much ❤️. That's really kind 🥰.

[@migueloleaga9711]

Cuantas horas dibujas al día ?

[@migueloleaga9711]

No hablo inglés pero pongo los subtítulos y me concentro en leer todo el vídeo ❤

[@grinningcheshire7695]

Hi I'm loving all of your tutorials, they're really helpful 🥰 so thank you! xx If I may ask, what method are you using to outline your portraits? The grid method?

[@zaratomsart]

So pleased to hear they're useful 😁. For graphite I either freehand on a separate piece of standard printer paper and then transfer that to my drawing paper to ensure I don't make any mistakes on the good quality paper or if I'm rushed for time I'll use a light box and trace the photo to transfer it onto my paper. If I have time to freehand I'll do that but always on cheaper paper so that any mistakes when I am getting the proportions right can be erased without leaving indents on the good paper =)

[@jcepri]

I've been wanting to draw my friend's white English bulldog, but I can't seem to get a super clear picture with my phone. I'm wondering if you could do a video on how to draw a pet where the reference image is somewhat blurry or one that just doesn't show the detail when you zoom in. Are there any tricks? Thank you!

[@zaratomsart]

Yep I can certainly get a tutorial like that created 😁