HOW TO PAINT SHORT BLACK FUR | PAINTING BLACK FUR IN ACRYLICS

[@MFH916]

Excellent idea to turn the painting upside down. That helped a lot.

[@zaratomsart]

So pleased it helped =)

[@sevenirises]

You've made these steps so much easier for me to follow. Thank you. ❤

[@zaratomsart]

My pleasure. So pleased it was useful 😀

[@giselsotopy]

When you shared the last picture, I thought it was the original photo. Amazing. Trying to paint a Doberman, but I’m not sure how to add value to the work if it just looks like a photo. Maybe adding some abstract object in the background? Thank you for this tutorial! It was very informative and helpful!

[@wonkywhisker1036]

Brilliant, I’m about to paint a black cat in acrylics for the first time. Thanks for the tips.

[@zaratomsart]

No problem =)

[@Edward-rw3kq]

Absolutely brilliant, clear in depth tutorial, I had to subscribe its exactly what I was looking for..thanQ.

[@zaratomsart]

So pleased to hear it was useful =)

[@Edward-rw3kq]

@@zaratomsart 👍💜👍

[@suzannefulton3015]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@zaratomsart]

My pleasure =)

[@patriciakersey5356]

I attempted to create " black fur. Will try again with your help.

[@skullingtonfly]

You did an absolutely amazing job on that and I hung on to your every word 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@ateam4986]

You have inspired me to start painting again . I love this painting

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you :). It's a wonderful medium, one of my favourites

[@mangalathatte]

I love the way you explain and always find your art work ver very interesting. Having learned immensely from your videos, I will appreciate if you to let me know the brushes ( which number) you were using for this project. Also kindly mention the colors used for the fur.

[@GregElder-gi4gr]

I'm so grateful for this tutorial! There are several on KZbin, but this one is exceptional. I'm painting a black English Mastweiler today and am going to have your video on step-by-step while doing it. Thanks!

[@zaratomsart]

So pleased it was useful =).

[@FRAN2639]

Wonderful information

[@zaratomsart]

Pleased to hear it was helpful 🥰

[@marinasmith7113]

Just great tutorial! Thank you very much!

[@xenbuff]

Amazing talent you've got . Quick question here: how to blend out my foundation brush strokes once the acrylic has dried out? 😢

[@ltlove63]

your work is incredible 🌹🙏

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you so much that's really kind ❤️

[@maysloan-t1t]

Thank you, great tutorial.

[@zaratomsart]

Pleased to hear it was helpful =)

[@jennifersheldon2423]

Black dogs are so hard to paint. Thank you ,this lab helped alot.

[@zaratomsart]

So pleased it was useful =)

[@srilakshmij121]

Loved ur painting

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you :)

[@srilakshmij121]

Can share vedio on full portrait of black Labrador, will be waiting 🤩

[@JessicaHutton-xg2br]

What brushes do you use and what glazes please? WOW! Beautiful painting!!! I would love to learn what materials you use, thank you for this!!!

[@zaratomsart]

@JessicaHutton-xg2br I like to use synthetic filberts, rounds and liners. They're my go to brushes for all paintings. I like Daler & Rowney brushes. I have a video here on KZbin where I show multiple examples of how to use glazes etc =)

[@maudcharleen]

Thank you so much. I had to put my best friend to sleep a few months ago my heart is missing her so much. I’m trying to paint her picture

[@zaratomsart]

Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that 😢. It's the worst part about sharing life with them 💔

[@coviedogs]

You are special!

[@coviedogs]

Lovely!

[@zaratomsart]

thank you :)

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Nice video, interesting process and so much inspiration. Have you ever painted a Chocolate Doberman dog? I would love to see you painting one. New subscriber. Congratulations! Blessings and be safe.❤❤❤

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you so much =). I haven't actually. That would make for a lovely painting. I'll get one added to my list 😁

[@troygroff4512]

What brand of brushes do you prefer for doing fur? Would love to know all the brushes you used for this? I think I noticed about 5 brushes. Awesome art! Thanks!

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you =). 99% of my brushes are by Daler & Rowney. I love them. Last for years, some I've had for over 5 years and they're still perfect.

[@merrilywillis377]

I think he asked about the 5 or so sizes as well ??

[@rosered8234]

She doesn’t tell you all the specifics .. because its a matketing ploy for her patreon .. which tbh is fair play . Artists do need to make a living … But yeah - she goes into all the small fundamentals on her patreon.

[@rosered8234]

Generally though round 1/2/4//6 are the best brushes & rowney line brush 1

[@meeraahuja1594]

Awesome

[@zaratomsart]

Thank you =)

[@kareningram9692]

Could you do one for short brown fur please am tring to paint a chocolate lab in acrylics

[@zaratomsart]

I'll add it to my list =)

[@merrilywillis377]

Can you please point us to the link you mentioned on how to do the eyes? Thanks

[@zaratomsart]

I believe that was in reference to the slow version on Patreon. The link for that is www.patreon.com/zaratomsart :)

[@TravelswithLucky]

Thank you for the excellent study! What color did you use for the glaze

[@zaratomsart]

My pleasure =). Erm... I used a few glazes I think. But it depends on the light source. Usually a mixture of a blue (ultramarine blue usually) black or possibly some dioxazine purple if the colour is a little warmer. Sometimes black fur reflects browns as well so it just depends. Something like this in the video more blues and purples in the mix.

[@TravelswithLucky]

@@zaratomsart thank you!

[@zaratomsart]

@@TravelswithLucky :) :)

[@samenerve8623]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@milakei]

Восхитительно, класс!!! ❤👏😍😍😍

[@TheBlueBulliesCrew]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@zaratomsart]

No problem =)

[@christineschafer1484]

Amazing result. Do you use any glazing mediums or only water?

[@zaratomsart]

Hi Christine, just water :)

[@shirleyarndt3797]

How do you decide whether to do the dog in acrylic or pastel??

[@zaratomsart]

Great question! For me, this now mainly falls down to what my Patreon members would like to see featured as I try to tailor the content there as much as I can. But when I was just doing pet portraits and a client asked my opinion on what medium would work best I always decided once I saw the photos. If the dog for instance had a really soft looking coat I would likely sway more towards pastels as the blending can be done so easily at each required layer. That's the only real time I'd be definitely deciding between one medium or the other. Other than that pastels and acrylics are very similar in how we work with them so I'd let the client decide if they have a strong preference =).

[@BarbaraAnne51]

How do you make sure you have enough of the different values of color for the entire painting?

[@zaratomsart]

I only mix small amounts of paints and create a range of tones as I work. I find that helps to ensure the painting is more 3D and has more depth.

[@ateam4986]

Did you use acrylic paint for the purple glaze ?

[@zaratomsart]

Yeah, all of this was in acrylics =)

[@linneaheaverlo688]

Is there a slower, full length tutorial on this same subject? I can only find the 16 min version.

[@zaratomsart]

Yes, on my Patreon =)

[@linneaheaverlo688]

I am a subscriber of yours but can’t seem to get to this full tutorial (how to paint black fur). The link infers that I am not a member.

[@zaratomsart]

Are you a member of my Patreon on any of the acrylic tiers?

[@linneaheaverlo688]

@@zaratomsart I think so? Let me look. I subscribe to about 5 artists.

[@elizabethhinchee9920]

Can anyone tell me how to get Patreon app on my smart tv with KZbin

[@merrilywillis377]

Just looking for the eye link you mentioned please

[@arikawithana3023]

Hi, what size brush do you use for the fur's fine detail? Thank you!

[@zaratomsart]

I use many depending on the type of fur texture. But mainly I stick to my liner brushes size 1 and 2 usually.

[@arikawithana3023]

@@zaratomsart thanks! My detail brushes aren't very good and lose their point quickly.

[@zaratomsart]

@@arikawithana3023 oh really? Have you tried the Graduate series by Daler & Rowney? They have never ended up damaged. Maybe worth a try =)

[@arikawithana3023]

@@zaratomsart I'll give it a shot :)

[@wendymcmiles5716]

You don’t say what colors or sizes brushes you are using 😊

[@zaratomsart]

The colours and brushes I've used are all on the Patreon tutorial. The colours are predominantly mars black, titanium white, ultramarine blue and dioxazine purple. This is my go to palette for black fur depending on how warm or cool the fur looks. Black fur is really reflective so it can pick up browner tints as well.