How to paint fur, feathers and animals! A basic speed painting tutorial of an owl.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

You can find my hour long real time lessons & Patreon here www.patreon.com/onehourpaintings

[@suev1520]

After days of searching the net for a tutorial about feathering and light finally, one i understand, thank you, really easy to follow..i am a gouache painter and reckon I can practice with this method and get somewhere at last...what a lovely young man xx

[@kwalden801]

You're adorable, the owls too. LOL.

[@gailvetter3295]

You are one of the few KZbin artists that tell me what type/size brush to use. Absolutely important for a beginner.

[@Sarahbailey222]

Awesome!!! Explained well. Your fluffy owls are so cute I want to squeeze them

[@AELongoria]

I wish I would have seen this sooner. I tried painting a picture of my dog and I know what you mean about going crazy trying to paint individual hairs. You are now my go-to guy for painting and drawing tutorials. Thanks for putting these videos together :)

[@janettcosta213]

But your owls are so beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@junebackhouse8561]

Thank you. This is the first time that I have seen your work and I loved watching it.

[@GossomerPenguin]

I like your philosophy regarding a great work or a good lesson. Nothing wasted! Thank you for a great tutorial + tips!

[@stephengmott]

This was a very good lesson. I find the tutorials, really help me to think about how I am going to attempt to paint something. I would love to see one of your strokes in slow motion so I can try in mimic/ understand the movement the brush needs to make .

[@rfsninja]

Wow... just so cool. I just recently realized that I can paint, and paint somewhat decent. You helped me with my painting of a quetzal. it is so refreshing to know that I am not the only one out there that hacks their paint brushes. Thanks again so very very much. Good work.

[@cobykia]

I put my brushes away several years ago due to dissatisfaction(unable) to do a good painting. Your videos are so educational and possible I am ready to pick up my brushes again. 10 minutes a day, non judging, better and better every day. Thank You!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

That's the right attitude :)

[@dreyhawk]

I love that technique with the cut brush! What a time & stress saver. That fuzzy stage of the baby owl we call the "bottle brush" stage because of how it sticks out, lol.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

"Bottle brush" Haha very cool!

[@artistsakkidra]

Awesome tutorial! Your thoughts and ideas mesh with my own. I really enjoyed watching you paint.

[@124toosh]

I used to paint on canvas but now I am addicted to digital art in Corel Painter and find your work very helpful to transfer over

[@DarnellHorton-ze7yh]

Fantastic Artwork and video. Thanks

[@Sungoddess_crystal_healer]

These owls are so adorable :)...Great painting thank you

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+d west Haha, thank you!

[@Iloveflowers2024]

Love the owls. Thanks for your helpful videos. You are talented.

[@barbarathwing755]

Really enjoyed watching Ryan's You Tube videos!

[@claygirl6133]

Came out great!!

[@MySweetTootie2]

Thank you Ryan for the tips. Love your painting of the owls. Have a blessed day!

[@arneilliloan7805]

WOW! VERY AMAZING

[@joygilley12]

Great video and I appreciate your encouragement too

[@katztail6700]

You are a wonderful painter and teacher. You've really inspired me to learn more.

[@jcepri]

OMG a James Franco look alike!

[@barbarac5809]

I just came across your site this morning. I am enjoying reading the comments on how you look like someone else and how handsomely gorgeous you are. Not only your artwork is great your fans are great by giving you all this excellent criticism 😉😉

[@bluesky6028]

Your owl is so cute, & you are very cute too !

[@RoseArtGallery]

I really enjoy watching you paint ❤️

[@cindyfoster4353]

Very nice painting!

[@tikustycoon5131]

Prob the only very good artist that is very good looking as well 😬 on youtube

[@shebamiller2991]

Great! Thank yoy for sharing your talent!!

[@terryw9253]

Painting looks really nice. I like your technique and will have to try cutting the brush.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Terry W Awesome! For the record you can also purchase a "rake brush" it looks like this www.firedartdesigns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/RAKE-BRUSH-15.jpg and will do the same thing with no extra effort needed! (I learned about this after making this video lol)

[@KaBArtStudioStLeonard]

This is so cool! You're amazing!

[@Artchick1972]

I love this painting!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Thank you!

[@jedwards1979]

hello you are super great.....I have an outside project of a tree trunk with a cat birdhouse for the head and needed to make the trunk have the illusion of cat hair......I will use your technique with the cut brush …..can't wait to try it out,,,,,best to you my friend

[@Karin-dw4cl]

thank you very much for sharing these techniques.. I mostly draw but I want to try painting animals now and this is really helpfull!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

I'm pleased to hear that! If you ever have any specific questions regarding techniques feel free to come back and ask!

[@shellywalton6145]

You are very talented! Thanks for the tips, Im going to try them out.

[@DressedForDrowning]

Wow, this is so good! Thank you, Ryan.

[@islandgirlshelley]

OMG thank you!!! I just dove into my second painting ever, I didn't realize what I was getting into! Of course i chose an owl. But with your video I actually finished it!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+shelley mclennan Good for you for persisting and finishing despite the challenge!

[@jacquelynhenson8941]

Great tutorial. I found it quite interesting.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+Jacquelyn Henson Thank you!

[@schristianASMR]

New to your channel and I love your work and teaching style :) it's very accessible and your sense of humor is great too!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+christianASMR The humor wasn't intentional, I just didn't know what I was doing lol Thank you though!

[@geralyn2011]

Close up of the brush would be nice

[@karlarichardson6462]

thats amazing x

[@AMPhotoArt]

Very good from a fellow artist

[@CheekyChace]

You inspire me ☺

[@carolineharden5359]

This is so beautiful, you're extremely talented! Thank you so much for this video :)

[@markbambao9444]

hi ryan you are brilliant artist...

[@PrinceZaiden]

this video was really helpful thankyou ^__^

[@tinaswearingen8399]

I'd love to see a demo on how to do an extended wing. Love your demos!

[@hekstoo5988]

James Franco got skills =X lol nah but seriously great video and painting. Also his video on making a rake brush is awesome! 👍

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+hector gracia Haha, thank you for the positive comments!

[@hekstoo5988]

+Ryan O'Rourke - Artist no problem 😉

[@Mossyfoxfae]

Beautiful painting! thanks for sharing ^_^

[@hilaurch33]

Great video :)

[@lesliemorin4409]

Had the same experience painting my first, Great horned owl. Had to paint layer after layer, unitil i thought it was done.

[@maryroberson9583]

I just wanted to take the time to wish you a happy New year even if it is a day late. I hope you had a great time and you paint more this year.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+Mary Roberson Well I'm three days late but happy new years to you as well! I hope it provides you with inspiration and plenty of time to work creatively :)

[@maryroberson9583]

I'm painting again and researching techniques so hopefully I'll get things right on trying to teach myself the different methods of painting animals. So far its been easier since I watched your painting of the owls. Thank you for being there to learn from

[@mariannekeller7504]

I absolutely LOVE these owls! Is there any way you can do a more detailed video of how you painted both of them? From the drawing through to the finished owls - especially the eyes?? Thank you and keep up the great videos!!

[@carolgardner7595]

I would like to see that also, just a beginner and you have the best owls I have seen!!!

[@moustiquedebas6875]

Thanks. Very good 👍

[@anavreeland6397]

Wow !

[@daliasilva5443]

You should make an Instagram for all your art work, it's all amazing!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+Dalia Silva I actually do have one, you can find it here instagram.com/ryanorourkeart/ By the way, your body painting looks incredible!

[@daliasilva5443]

+Ryan O'Rourke - Artist awesome! I found it thanks 😊 I'll share your work, & thank you means a lot coming from an artist like you!

[@jocelynebrin8917]

Beautiful

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Thanks!

[@Skippy66]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@jodyfox1366]

Hi Ryan, I've been watching your videos for about a month now, and I've learned so much! Do you recommend a certain brand of brushes?

[@jennypepin4669]

I just subscribed to your patreon and i was hoping to find a full length video of these adorable owls.. Is there a full length tutorial on this and where can I find it?

[@nguyenthuan9166]

I like this.. :3

[@missFunkyArtZ]

Wauw!, great work, how did you exactly cut your brush? , I would like to try it to!

[@MakoRuu]

I thought he was James Franco at first.

[@DEEPBLUEPLANET]

Great video love it! Just text oo hard to focus on my canvas lol keep staring on the guys face haha🤪

[@Ningnomaningnong]

Half way through that owl is the most evil looking owl I have ever seen. lol

[@azula305]

wooo eres muy bueno; exelente

[@pudgieperalta]

OMG!!! They are so beautiful, I love them! Out of curiosity what price would it be if you're selling them? They're so awesome!😊

[@SelenaGomez346]

I love this tutorial, the owls look great. How did you cut the brush to make the multiple tips? For the fur. Thanks!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Hey Ashlynn, I used a very small pair of scissors (Large ones should work as well with a steady hand), I then separated little parts of the bristles and cut a millimeter or two ever millimeter or two, depending on how many strokes you wish to create, I recommend only cutting about 2 millimeters of length off of the brush so if you mess up you can make a full clean cut and start again. I hope that wasn't to confusing, if so let me know and I will attempt to word it better, best of luck!

[@nellybranth]

U so smart.... I love to do cats and it's always hard to get the fur to look good... I will try this.... or do you have any other way to do so?????? xxx (I'm a new subscriber and I just love u account)

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Many thanks :) I would use this technique to render cats fur, the cut brush really will help!

[@tanuki_0474]

Ryan O'Rourke - Artist I really need help! How do you do shading? Do you get and a bit of black???

[@AMPhotoArt]

Did you add any water to the paint to make it easier to paint with?

[@louiserasmussen1903]

Hi Ryan, Just curious, to get the posture right etc. do you then have a photo reference when you paint? Great work on the fur, and getting some shine into those eyes. Feel free to step by my facebook page Art by Louise Rasmussen, and give it a like to follow updates once in a while. I usually paint nature and animals, or trying at least to practice it, so as you can imagine it's easy to get inspired by you. Recently I did an eagle, just a small one, brown and more brown is so hard to make interesting for the viewer with contrast and such (adding just a hint of colours from the surounds do help a ton too though..If you remember to do it..ahem haha.. I dont always). For future paintings I will take you up on the advise with reversed stroke technique and test that to make more depth. I'll have to look through your other videos now sometime. The clouds etc, could use abit more 'softness', if I had to give a tiny advice:) Keep up the good work!

[@tpe54]

thanks!

[@sueslone7180]

Please show us how to cut that brush to make the feather look. Enjoyed this video. Thanks

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iICbl5SHaL5oga8 I made a short video explaining the process, I hope it helps and thank you for watching!

[@sueslone7180]

OK thank you so much Ryan. Best wishes from Kentucky

[@zvjezdanapuljanic8891]

Great

[@TayTayJelly]

Amazing work! Also, you're very handsome :)

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Well, you're very kind ;)

[@HoiJahn]

bery bery bery gewd

[@DanielHarvey1980]

"backtrace". nice.

[@originalredneckgirl]

Hi, dont know if anyone has asked this but is there anywhere where you have a shot of how you cut your brush?

[@originalredneckgirl]

+Barbara Miller duh.. never mind I found it .. sorry ..

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+Barbara Miller Haha not a problem..I probibly should have organized things better!

[@kelseyoakes803]

Hey it's James Franco :P

[@RosieMayAbrams18]

So talented! And hot! :D xx

[@areevi]

hey i am a beginner artist i normally do abstracts but i wanted to try semi abstract semi realistic and it involves painting an owl i want to use brighter colors but am finding it hard to paint in such detail how should i go about that?

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Well my first tip would be only using a brush with a tip size of 1-2 millimeters (Providing you do paint with a brush) If you're using acrylics I would also suggest watering the paint down a great deal, it will apply smoothly and you will be able to work with more detail. If you do water it down significantly I would suggest doing a couple extra layers, hope that helps!:)

[@areevi]

Ryan O'Rourke thank you so much i will try doing that and see how it goes =)

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

areevz l Not a problem! Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions along the way :)

[@AMPhotoArt]

Is this acrylic or oil?

[@dejavu9529]

I use oil paint, can it be done with oil paint??

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

I think it might be more difficult because the layers of feathers/strokes would blend much more..however, if you don’t try you fail so go for it!:) Worst case scenario you learn something! I would suggest being really careful with the pressure you use, so when you lift the brush your strokes remain sharp and don’t blend to much! Best of luck!!

[@sofilove...20]

You are beautiful without beard:D

[@saudingak8906]

OMG you are so cute xd haahahahahahahah great painting

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+saudin gak Haha, thank you!

[@melaniekroukamp6976]

Hi I am really struggeling to paint eagle feathers.... any advice?

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+Melanie Kroukamp I haven't personally studied eagles. However, I would really research the anatomy of the wing and then apply the application tips I spoke about in the video above.

[@melaniekroukamp6976]

+Ryan O'Rourke - Artist thank you

[@rachellestrella]

existe la posibilidad de tener subtítulos en español?. al parecer no puedo verlos en castellano.

[@irinichimollari3907]

can you please show me the bryshes you used for? you are great!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+eirini lilifoula I used this one for the majority of the fur :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iICbl5SHaL5oga8&lc=z12tzdhzxmrkdj5vs235grvi2l3azj1rm04

[@irinichimollari3907]

Thanks but, I cant understand the sizes.

[@AMPhotoArt]

Ok cool thanks :)

[@gailvetter3295]

Also, have you done sand doons?

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

I haven't. However, I do plan on doing a lesson on them in the future!

[@gailvetter3295]

Since I am just a beginner, I like the fact that you describe each brush you use. Keep me posted.

[@arimaarner4459]

Hi can you make tutorials in real time, I am a beginner and thank you so much, blessings.

[@govindaim1]

its real good , how to draw animal paintings from govind (india)

[@joanngarrahan723]

Have you done any real time paintings? I would like to join you for one if you end up doing it.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

+Joann Garrahan I have one thus far, it's also on birds :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaepioSOaLyZhac&lc=z13yvznqdzqlvpfz404chhahxteksv0wm24

[@joanngarrahan723]

+Ryan O'Rourke - Artist great! thank you I just got done painting for today so this will be something for me to do soon.

[@natalieveary1192]

do you ever do real time lessons, i am a beginner and my owls look nothing like yours

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

The last 15 or so lessons on this channel were rendered in real time :)

[@natalieveary1192]

Ryan O'Rourke - Artist thank you...and the btw, absolutely breathtaking owls just incredible... what kind of brush do you use for hair/fur

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Rake/fan brushes work great! I also occasionally use very small, thin square headed brushes for real detail work.

[@natalieveary1192]

wish i could post a pic so you could offer advice or juat laugh

[@Esgoda]

You kind of look like James Franco :)

[@jennypuppy31]

Damn ur pretty smexy it was hard to pay attention to the painting u look like james franco

[@tinhtran-vc2ul]

Slower paint is good, look less timely. thank you