How to Draw Fur Pt 1 | 3 things to help you BEFORE you start drawing

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
In part 1 of this pen and ink drawing tutorial I share 3 invaluable tips on drawing fur. This is a challenging topic for many so I want to take my time working through it. In this video I focus on 3 important Pre-Drawing tips. These are things to look and think about based on your observation that will help to give you the confidence, foundation, and guidance you need before you start laying down your strokes. These tips can be applied to a wide variety of subjects, so its all a matter of how you choose to apply them.
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Music: George Street Shuffle, by Kevin Mcleod

[@kouyopoto]

Great I'll finally be able to draw my mother in law

[@alphonsodunn]

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[@tyk3833]

Are you saying she's hairy?

[@anyelanajera6926]

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[@nightcollapse]

Ohhh snap go off 🤣🤭

[@jesuschrist7816]

i was finna say “aww that’s sweet” but then remembered what this tutorial was about😂

[@ramniwassingh3684]

He is the best art teacher of our time . (Those who agree hit like)

[@KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES]

he is my favorite. there are people with more specific videos on design, especially for cars, but no one explains things as clear or in depth.

[@igdlackbig]

Nah I won’t hit like but I like his video

[@inz_uzi]

The tip about clusters of fur opened my eyes. Never thought about it that way. It makes fur rendering more realistic regardles of style. Your videos are simple - in a way - but very dense with useful information. And fun to watch. Thank you.

[@BigDomski]

YES! I thought you were gone forever! Your videos have inspired me to pick up drawing again (I’m 22). It was always something I’ve enjoyed doing growing up, but it just kinda vanished from my life at some point. You have no idea how happy it makes me feel, knowing that I’ve found something I love doing because of the process of doing it, not the end result. Thank you Alphonso, I am definitely buying your book soon. Your way of teaching is excellent, everything you say makes sense to me even though I’m nowhere near your skill level haha 😆 Edit: as to your book, would u recommend it for someone who is mainly interested in drawing with pencils/graphite? Obviously your books are titled „pen and ink” but I feel like it would still apply to graphite in majority of instances. Anyone else who bought the book (or not!), feel free to give me advice 😁

[@Losckeychan]

Hey! For pencil and graphite there may be some techniques that will differ since pencil and graphite are blendable, however i think a good point is made in this review of Alphonso's work; kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WUcotjrr2Dgpo To summarize the key point, whether you are working with pencil or pen, the foundation of line quality and varience is still the same. With pencil and other mediums like it, you just need to know what details you need to stress vs ones you don't and practicing your linework with the other principles will help with that. I hope this is useful! I wish I could say more on the topic but I'm more of an inker myself. Good luck!

[@tsunayoshisawada5353]

Maybe you expand your skillset and try out pen and ink! :D you will only gain knowledge

[@gooeyissilver2925]

The dislikes are the people who fell asleep and accidentally clicked it while drawing lots of fur

[@alphonsodunn]

Lol

[@ovee5281]

Me- omg I’ve got the same pen as his....I bet I’ll be able to it Me after trying it 10 times but failing: sheesh......👁👄👁. 😂😂

[@lekwolokh1633]

I’ve learnt so much about how to draw from your videos. I even scored my tattoo apprenticeship recently, huge thanks to you Alphonso. I just purchased your two books and cannot wait to learn more! Big respect, from Australia

[@RosaPerez-ox6xr]

Saludos desde Venezuela. Excelente trabajo. Practico con tu diseños. Gracias!

[@Randyrocker1]

Alphonso, I want to thank you for your lessons on drawing fur. I drew the rhythm and lighting part always forgetting about the clusters, but now that you shed some light on it, I see it makes a big difference in thinking. You've helped me step up my game.

[@alphonsodunn]

Glad I can help : )

[@cazhary_0797]

Can these principles also be applied to drawing feathers?

[@HD-cp1fg]

i will never get tire of watching you spilling life on blank piece of paper).

[@MoonBurn13]

Mr Dunn, I have at least 1 of your pen-and-ink books and didn’t realize it until this vid. Currently I’m working mostly on maps for a fantacosm I’ve written. Could you please in some future vid describe best approaches to this subject - media, paper, etc? (I’ve found so far that artmarkers seem best - over a limited map width/height. Could you also make a vid on how best to render a pseudo-steel engraving look? Is it pencil over textured paper?

[@thegirlrocks12345678]

Unbelievably easy to follow and notetake. Thank you so much!!

[@soupbonep]

How you explain by breaking down structures of forms makes drawing so much easier. This fur demo reminds me of Jazz. Plus, the jazz music in the video made me think of it too. When I first was learning how to play jazz, the thought of improvising seemed so hard like looking at the single strands of hair is intimidating to tackle too. But learning that there is a foundation to improvising, and drawing complex things like fur, is based on a foundation was a big help. The chords of the song, and the music is based on the major scale, like the complex fur is based on simple shapes that get more complex. Improvisation, like this example, has direction, clusters, and, like the values of light and shadow change, so does the dynamics of the music. And one decides when playing, what tones to use and it can change depending on how you feel and how you imagine the results can be seen and felt, just like a piece of art. And just like putting the bold strokes in the wrong spot, one can play some wrong notes. And practice makes perfect.

[@getinthevanihavecandy]

Love the new popup tips! Maybe one day you could dub your soothing voice in for the tips!! Love to hear what youre thinking as you apply the ink to the paper.

[@chrismachado8664]

This channel and your book are so underrrated. I’ve learned a lot hanging around here and greatly improved my art!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much

[@gunsmokeandghouls]

The whole cluster idea is simply brilliant, big help. Thanks!

[@catguinillust]

Tq! :D I finally understood how to fur by step,as a meaning of fact about this tutorial.I recommend this to people who draws fur or animals a lot,also Alphonso.Tq very much! :>

[@VeryBlueBot]

Super clear and useful like always, Thank you! Please please please do more videos.. just an un edited time lapse of you doodling around can be also super useful to see.

[@anthonyrojas8657]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge champ, two thumbs up

[@brucemarshall892]

This really is the best. I've looked at other videos with pencil, but pen is so crystallised and defined by nature that the technique is beautifully clear....love your books...every one needs them.

[@jeanettegeldenhuys5050]

Loved it, don't feel so intimidated doing fur now, from sunny South Africa 😎

[@valenguajardo6625]

oh thank you so much Mr dunno what's your territorial on for because I have a very hard time with that and I watched it and studied it and you're amazing but mine came out horrible I don't know what I'm doing wrong can you give me a tip or what I can do or what book would help me the most of yours

[@alaynaschrader5542]

very helpful video, especially the part about shading! thanks so much!

[@momo-xo6vs]

me trying to draw a wolf and looking at my holy birmans soft fluffy fur didnt work so i came here🙏

[@georgeshinas8375]

thank you. This has been very helpful.

[@1MightyR]

U did it like a boss!$ great tutorial!$

[@skailyy3312]

thanks, I can draw grandma's foot fungus

[@thihuedinh2842]

You are awesome man, I love the way you teach, so easily to understand. Thank you very much. Love you from hanoi 😀😀😀

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much

[@xeesoxee4619]

So its kinda like drawing the tree but harder...

[@nomadicwolf6132]

That actually made fur seem a lot less daunting. I was dreading try to learn how to do it. Thank you!

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂 glad I could help

[@jonmahashintina]

ok but why is he drawing cocoons?

[@laurahurst1960]

You are the best instructor 🎉

[@zeddazza8436]

Thanks sir,, it helps me so much

[@lauravongraszouw9809]

That was awesome!! Thank you 😊

[@Komeiji0401]

Does this technique can be also be applied when drawing hair? Great video as always!

[@alphonsodunn]

Yes it can!

[@piper7183]

OH MY GOD. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VID!!

[@Plutarkthefirst]

great tutorial, first video of yours I watch and I'm sold!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@pupawupagus]

y’all need to GET HIS BOOK!! Mr Dunn’s videos are amazing stand alone tutorials… but add the book 😮😮

[@KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES]

furkin awesome! 10/10

[@iarna5886]

I can wait for the first book to came

[@marianomargarit7595]

Amazing tutorial!!! Thank you!!! Dos you use just black ink yo fill It?

[@AliTayar305]

Thanks

[@itryen7632]

Thanks, man!

[@fhefarFarNorth]

👍👍👍

[@GirafaOriginalGiraffeOriginal]

Very Thanks

[@davidpaisley2963]

Hey bud .... I have been learning a lot from your tutorials ....I recently purchased some online drawing courses at Udemy ....it would be awesome if you had a lecture on there .... check it you drawing skill is awesome I am just starting my journey

[@darkcreed211]

The rat

[@itbelikethat1055]

i... can’t

[@meowmelanie4896]

THE BEST art tutorial channel on youtube!

[@alphonsodunn]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MegaDudewithacamera]

i dont draw w/ pen/ink so idk if this video really applies to me, but i just want to say that im 30 seconds in and im in love w/ your voice

[@santanumohapatra1326]

Please make your books available in India.

[@alphonsodunn]

Its available so far in the Apple book store. I’ll announce this soon

[@danielmiller7022]

Merci beaucoup

[@windywednesday4166]

Wonderful video! I love the way you explained this and broke it down. Thanks.

[@jamesc.2054]

Your books might end up being the next Bridgman's Guide.

[@HUGDERR]

Thanks for your technique.

[@jimquim1574]

Why is this guy not have a million subs

[@alphonsodunn]

Haha

[@snowflakethefox2442]

How to draw animal legs and paws please

[@alphonsodunn]

🤔

[@sharpshooter86dziri]

useful tricks, thank a lot

[@alphonsodunn]

🙏

[@БогданаРобочек-л3я]

Hi from Ukraine) thanks for the great tutorials!

[@pierremasset5049]

Hi, i'm Pierre from a little village in France and i've just received your books and i'm very pleased with them. Thank you very much for charing your experience.

[@alphonsodunn]

: ) thanks much! 🙏

[@IringPalo]

Dear mr. Dunn. As you added white note label, please add what size of Micron are you using each part of drawing. Thank you.

[@alphonsodunn]

03

[@sameribrahim6432]

Can u make a video on how to shade dark mid and light tones with one black micron

[@looleeka]

Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Colombia

[@welbertrindade3617]

Hey Alphonso! Thank you so much for your videos, Always. I live here in the coutryside of Brazil and it's a little difficult to me to buy material things on Amazon. Do you have any intention on making your books availiable on e-book, on Amazon? Love your work.

[@alphonsodunn]

Yes I am working on it. Will announce it when its ready. Stay posted. 👀

[@PEGuyMadison]

Thanks for all the videos, bought your book just to help out a bit more.

[@melissajohnson4338]

Hi Alphonso, I just got your pen and Ink book off Amazon yesterday. It is great and will really help me with shading etc.

[@alphonsodunn]

Yayy thats awesome! Thank you

[@gloriarodriguez3721]

Thank you very much for this tutorial, your work is greatly appreciated. You deserve so many more subscribers I hope you get a million one day

[@muniraslife2657]

Thank you one day I will have an idea for pencil drawing so I follow you.

[@markyiam2298]

Alphonso apologies

[@alphonsodunn]

No worries 🙂

[@laimawolf6826]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ZERO HELP! ''just draw fur'' I WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO DRAW THE STROKES NOT WHATEVER SHADOW OR STUFF

[@alphonsodunn]

Are you new to drawing?

[@myphilippineamericanjourne4731]

R u serious? How could you watch any instructional video and get 0 help? He is teaching you the concept and structures of drawing fur. Then you can apply that to any animal. How would it help just showing you how to draw a stroke? That doesnt even make sense. Every animal is different. So he should show you the strokes he would use on every type of animal? A cow has different fur than a rabbit. So what animal are you wanting? lol I think you want a cheat sheet for drawing fur. You dont really want to learn the science behind it. You earn a big WHATEVER .

[@vocaloidsrock6987]

This guy is a very good art teacher.

[@juicebox8466]

I am new to art, does this work for fountain pens?

[@alphonsodunn]

Of course it does

[@juicebox8466]

@@alphonsodunn Sorry im just young lol, I dont have much of a brain really. Only 10.

[@leilamarialamon6397]

I appreciate too much your videos they give me good tips.

[@CweenOfTheMark]

I can't find part 3!

[@PatrickPoet]

Alphonso, I wish your demo would have been of something recognizable as something with fur, for example if you'd quick sketched a dog and then worked on the back leg in a bit more detail. The reason is, that your final demo could be plant matter too. It doesn't necessarily read as fur without context.

[@alphonsodunn]

It could be a tail, an ear, body and more. The concepts is whats most important then application later. I will do more concrete examples later on 🙂

[@PatrickPoet]

@@alphonsodunn thank you:) I pre-bought your book, but didn't realize until today for some reason about the workbook. It's on my wish list on Amazon because I'm broke right now;)

[@MyMadhatters]

very inspiring as always, thank you Alphonso!

[@mexicola8866]

very cool

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@sherylrodriguez2776]

Can you do a a hand tutorial? Those things are IMO one of the most difficult things to draw.

[@pictoart2282]

hands can be broken to cylinder or cube shape(for the fingers) and the thumb can be separate to cube,cylinder and sphere take it easy :)

[@acornkiss]

Thank you so much for everything you are teaching us. I want to buy your book too, soon I hope. You are an amazing teacher!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much 🙏

[@menisc2797]

Thanks for this, it's really helpful.

[@ENNEN420]

viewer: alphonso can you please do a video on how to draw fur for fine art? alphonso: for fine art? viewer: yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@alphonsodunn]

😳

[@yyrkoon13]

Just ordered both of those books. Based solely on these videos and his teaching style.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much 🙏

[@yakuzaman5074]

Can these methods work for other art medias? Or only ink pens ??

[@alphonsodunn]

Of course

[@edzejandehaan9265]

Usefull indeed. Timely too, I was planning to do some drawings of our animals. Just did a lamb in charcoal. This makes we want to have a go at the dogs in ink...

[@alphonsodunn]

You can do it

[@edzejandehaan9265]

@@alphonsodunn Thank you 😁

[@hobnobs1550]

woaaah. nice mic upgrade!

[@jorexcalamba410]

Thanks man. Im gonna win those pen and books 😆

[@n1ghtmar3w0lf3]

when you started to make clusters of fur i started to think of anime hair

[@alphonsodunn]

Lol

[@markyiam2298]

Great job Alphington thanks x

[@alphonsodunn]

Lol

[@inkwellflood8276]

Awsome video sir, I've watched your videos for awhile now, you've inspired me, now i can use pen to a medium level and hope to get better. Keep up the fine work, much respect.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much 🙏

[@inkwellflood8276]

@@alphonsodunn Anytime, please keep up the spiffing work.

[@sameribrahim6432]

Thanks

[@sidesignfurniturerestoration]

Dziękuję 🕊️

[@theartofdrawing8271]

Thanks you 🙂👍

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@joaogisbert9914]

This...this is what I came for, thank you

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂

[@glacia]

The absolute best instructor!!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

🙏🙏🙏

[@EM-ug8ud]

So good 🤩

[@greyareaRK1]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@kolkrabbi-io]

Perfect soundtrack

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂

[@dodimcnelis453]

Thanks Alfonso.

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome

[@eugenenciu9492]

Thank you AD!

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂🙏