How to Draw Fur

How to draw realistic fur.
Hi everyone! Here's another tutorial video. Showing how to draw fur. I really hope this is helpful in some way. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
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[@SatoriGraphics]

It's been quite a while since I have picked up a pencil and delved into some life drawing or pencil art. Too much computer related work and a lack of time, but you inspire me to want to make the time!

[@Hollyheartsart]

This video is one of the most incredibly helpful art videos. Thank you!

[@LethalChris1]

Wow, I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for the support, Holly! :)

[@shutupwispa2689]

LethalChris Drawing I got proper art pencils rubbers and tools today I'm over the moon I can draw properly

[@marylouparker1900]

LethalChris Drawing I found this video very helpful!! thank you so much!

[@thomasbucukland9542]

I good at it and I used the wrong materials

[@thomasbucukland9542]

So helpful!

[@muminah99]

You explain this really well. Very helpful 😄

[@LethalChris1]

I'm so glad to hear that. Really hope this video helps out. Thank you for the support. :)

[@koalapanda8306]

LethalChris Drawing thanks man it really helped

[@aishvaryanandakumar8402]

LethalChris Drawing it's realistic great work...😊

[@ChrisR_68]

I agree 😁 his art blows me away !!!

[@letisierra5909]

Ik right

[@bettinico]

I really need to get myself a blending stick....

[@kerimekurt8448]

Connor Bettini i use my finger XD It messes the drawing up sometimes :,) So same

[@ava1002]

@@kerimekurt8448 Using a napkin/tissue works better than using your finger :P

[@april_]

if you don’t have a blending stump a q tip can work pretty well

[@Nature_soul1]

I work with those make up things (like q tips) forgot how they're called. Work really well

[@skinnny2055]

Grab a piece of paper, roll it up really tight, ripe it in half, used the ripe side and twist it, and use it

[@LethalChris1]

Hi everyone! Here's a video showing how I like to draw fur. I slowed down a couple of clips to hopefully show more of the process. I used to worry so much about drawing fur or hair, but since learning this technique I genuinely enjoy working on it now. Really hope this video helps out in some way. Thank you so much again for the amazing support. Hope you're having an amazing day! :) -Chris

[@altthisisjustanalt9916]

LethalChris Drawing where do you get your tools?

[@khoderalimuh2634]

LethalChris Drawing where you from

[@Nighthuntress2012]

Can you post another video I'm still having trouble with fur

[@cookiemonster6963]

LethalChris Drawing how many hours did spent working on this art?

[@TamiHummel]

Do you have this in drawing how to or just in video?

[@sinu0us]

if it's not too much of a hassle, do you think you can link something like an Amazon list with all the equipment you use in each video. I would really love to use the same types of pencils and erasers as yourself, it just helps me be more confident in following your tutorials. many thanks, and keep up the very great work you do, it helps tremendously!

[@jonadegner7003]

Hey Chris, I doubt you'll see this comment, but just on the off chance you do I just want to say thank you. I have watched this video over and over and I've tried using this technique and it works so well. I love using it, I've actually been on an animal drawing binge since learning this technique. You are truly an amazing artist and I love everything on your instagram and you channel. I really hope you never stop producing these amazing works of art.

[@AnnetteKalfon]

So pleased to hear you teaching sound clear and easy.

[@MagicalBevanna]

YAY another artist that layers fur. I was beginning to feel lonely. Lovely pieces and so well explained. I picked up your use of a fine tipped eraser. I usually use an electric eraser, as I've found many Erasers too cumbersome. I'm going to give yours ago, as I think I will have more line control... Thanks!

[@conradmorin5314]

Magical Bevanna8

[@zaeriuz]

I first tried my own method of drawing fur and it looks ok. I'm excited to apply this

[@gooseheading]

Thank you so much for showing the strokes in slower motion first. It's very very very helpful. I also like how you showed the different pencils/pens you used along the way...

[@LethalChris1]

Really glad to hear that, Kevin. :) Thanks so much for the support!

[@chargedupgaming726]

Thanks. This was so helpful, your elaboration was enough to understand but not complicated senselessness.

[@candaceguardado4789]

I watch so many videos about drawing fur this is the ONLY one that helped me finally understand fur THANK YOU

[@kourtneyhoover825]

This is the best video of how to draw fur realistically. If I haven't watched this I wouldn't have ever known people use a small eraser. Thank you!

[@kristilyons8735]

This is brilliant. What a great process. It will really improve my technique, and thus, results!

[@vanijain1201]

Ive seen so many videos on how to make fur but this was by far the most helpful

[@SilvaraHale]

Very cool. The method is very simple but so effective. Wow. Love it.

[@NiceLoki]

Thank you for this really clear explanation and demonstration. I can't tell you how many videos I have watched and how many times I have tried to do fur. Put it this way - I no longer need to put a base layer of blended graphite down anymore! As they say, practice, practice, practice.

[@ninjasex4923]

This is better than all videos i watched for hairs and that. Good job and thank you.

[@shawnhackertelena]

Freaking thank you. I've watched so many videos and they were either so long and drawn out that I couldn't bear it or they didn't describe in enough detail wtf was going on. Yours was straight straight the point and easy to understand!

[@JDeF.39]

Hello! I am a freelance artist and am now working on a drawing for my grandchild's room...lots of animals, etc ~ I usually draw more people and florals so animals are relatively new to my portfolio. Your method of drawing hair/fur here is excellent ~ very helpful. Thank-you...new subscriber here!! ✍😊 ...I will be watching...

[@lizzielolz2837]

I love the way you say eraser and your fur looks awesome

[@JenuineYT]

Thank you so much for this! Fur and hair is one of the biggest struggles for me when it comes to drawing. This will help me a ton!

[@simonporter9255]

first I watched the cat video, and this really explains what you do in the fur! Thank you!

[@madgiboogeohagen4590]

Thank you. I will definitely be trying your technique

[@rebeccabilly7466]

I love this video! I share it with my drawing students, when they're stressed out about drawing hair. Not only do you demonstrate the techniques, but you do it in a really positive way, which makes it even better.

[@aine7894]

Could you maybe make a video on colourings fur with your Copic markers?

[@LethalChris1]

Awesome suggestion! Thanks so much. :)

[@aine7894]

LethalChris Drawing no problem I'm glad that I could help!

[@Crowen.]

That would be pretty cool, yeah

[@KL-xs5qq]

I really need a fine eraser. And some more led for my mechanical pencil. But this really helped. Thank you!

[@fellipeparreiras4435]

How did you deal with not having the eraser? I dont have one aswell

[@loums1757]

Is it just me or is a mechanical pencil speeded up really satisfying.

[@angelgalarza8963]

the detail on the cat is so precise, i love it

[@terrya9364]

can you make a video on feathers

[@katielynneastoria]

Chris, Thank you for putting up this tutorial on fur. There are a lot of squirrels, cats and mice in the works I’m going to color, and this will help me immensely. Boy do I have a lot of practicing to do!

[@keithruley]

I’m an artist and I do enjoy watching other people’s methodology’s!!!!!!! This was by far the best video and instruction I have seen to date!!! And a really good way to do fur!!!!!! Awesome 😎

[@Clementine_Cat]

This video was really helpful! Thank you so much! I will defenitly watch this a few more times when I am drawing fur.

[@lorilacendre2917]

Your great with your teaching it's so easy to follow the directions, especially for a beginner like me!

[@wkmowels]

This is a very good guide. Easy to understand and gives great tips with real time

[@disneypatterson8667]

That is the best and simple fur drawing video. Thanks for sharing your technique.

[@washiamv]

Another top notch tutorial. Great work Chris.

[@washiamv]

I've learnt so much from you.

[@crit7514]

I really like the more detailed tutorial/tip videos. I'd like to see more of these kinds of videos in the future. If i should say something that i would like to see, it would be seing more tips of what els you can do, other techniques, mainly because i can't draw like you :3 But anyways thank you as always for another piece of art, and some helpful techniques. I really am grateful for what you're doing.

[@foxleymeow]

Perfect timing! I was just about to do a bunny study yay

[@LethalChris1]

Awesome!! :D Wishing you all the best with your bunny drawing!

[@foxleymeow]

Thank you 💕

[@erika9476]

@@foxleymeow I know I'm late but how did it go?

[@user-sf1wh1lc7k]

Hi, you helped me, everywhere I was looking for a video on how to draw fur and did not find it, and came across your video, thanks 😊

[@satishburam9190]

Tysm bro.. This video helped me alot..the way u explained was quite different..! It's worth watching ❤

[@musicaldrawing4808]

Loving it!

[@LethalChris1]

Thanks, Anna!! :)

[@Modellflug4Life]

I've always been extremely afraid of drawing fur 'cause it never ended up looking the way I wanted it... but after seeing this video I might give it another try and actually have a good feeling about it^^ thanks for those amazing tips and tricks :)

[@vapsman88]

Thanks Chris, very helpful. Have a good day!

[@denisbarquero20]

Thank you for taking you time, and sharing your knowledge. Its great that you explain and share. Thanks man

[@LethalChris1]

Thank you for the support, Denis. No problem at all. I really hope the video is helpful.

[@marktefft5530]

This video and your clear, concise description has given me such inspired guidance that I can't wait to get started! I am eternally grateful for this as I too have ALWAYS started with areas way too dark. Now I have your beautiful process as a guide. You ARE amazing and SUPREMELY talented! Thank you. Thank you. THANK. YOU. It's like a light bulb has been turned on.

[@Ancefran]

I really liked the technique. Thanks

[@mandypannack1511]

Thanks so much for this video. Ive been drawing since the beginning of the year and tried fur for the first time this month. Your video will really help. I'll go back and work on my cat now to improve on it

[@jojosart5572]

Now this is a professional " how to" video

[@JB-uq9fn]

I just wanted to say that I have watched pretty much all of your videos and I’m so glad that I’ve discovered the channel!

[@lindaguerrero6949]

Yes! I really like that you did some real time drawing in your video rather than all time lapse. It makes it easier to copy what you're doing. Excellent. Please do more like this. 😊

[@LethalChris1]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Linda! I'll try to add more real time footage to future videos. It was fun to try something new for this tutorial and hopefully it helps out.

[@a..c..2469]

I love this tutorial, it has helped so much, thank you

[@doodlesdrumsticks9187]

Thank you one thousand times! I'm going to start a project where I have to color fur and I've never done it before. I was honestly stressed and lost but now that I've seen this video I have a good idea how to achieve this look. Thank you so very much!

[@musashi1605]

I had lost heart about three months ago, but after seeing this clip I have got the I aspiration and drive to try again, many thanks 👍

[@wulfseig1864]

The environmental shading is very helpful. I read in a painting book about it but now I understand how it works. Thanks for sharing your awesome videos. I am going to share on Facebook as soon as I'm done. Thanks again.

[@CamilleOlivia]

Remarkable! It never occurred to me to use the eraser that way. I finally bought one of the same mechanical pencils you use and I couldn't be happier with it. So thanks for that too! I'm off to give this a go. Cheers, Darlin'est Chris. Many thanks and a load of hugs ~

[@LethalChris1]

Really glad to hear that, Camille! :) Wishing you all the best with your drawings! Thanks so much for the support.

[@Kivivame]

I don't have any social media but I wanted to tell you, your videos helped me a lot for a drawing of a Batbear (Batman + Bear). I drew it as a Birthday present and it was apparently one of the best gifts he could get

[@famkeschoonbergen6532]

Thank you for this video. It is so clear. We love all your video's. My son (9) and I watch them together all the time! It really is so nice to share our love for drawing with watching your video's. Especially all those amazing dragons!! Thank you!!

[@marco1853]

This is good fricking content thanks man now I can focus on my drawings and I get the job done, thanks man

[@seahorse5689]

This video was super helpful, thanks!

[@edianaventrice31]

This was very very helpful. I'm a beginner but I really want to draw animals. This was a perfect step by step video on how to draw the fur. Thank you for showing us your tips & tricks. 👌🏼

[@fddude96]

this video is very helpful Chris thank you

[@itsmxe9671]

this helped me so so so much!!! ive never been able to draw fur, and how you explainded it just made it so much easier!!!!

[@Will-hu2oe]

Thanks for breaking it down like this. I don't feel so anxious about trying to draw fur :)

[@ArtCadets]

I really look forward to watching your videos- such a range of tones with just an HB pencil! Fantastic!

[@rahul0988]

Thank you youtube for recommending me this video. And thank you for explaining in depth details 😇😇

[@MA-xl6do]

This is the most useful video i have come across on drawing fur.. So realistic.. Love your work.

[@alexaplayz4161]

LethalChris Drawing, you are very talented

[@murrayronaldson993]

Really enjoyed your video. A lot of great tips and help. I am at present drawing wildlife and the need for understanding drawing of fur is imperative. Thanks again. 👍🏻

[@arielluna3760]

This is one of the most helpful videos on drawing fur I've seen. Hair and fur have been a challenge for me. Just can't get it to look realistic. I tried your technique and I can see an improvement in my drawings. They don't look as good as yours, but they look better than what I've done in the past. Thanks for the tip. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@ChrisR_68]

Thank you so much for this video on fur, I love drawing animals and I have a bad habit of always muddying my drawings and I saw another brilliant artist on Instagram and he was using a tombow for his highlights and very fine shading so I got one and it's something I've been looking for, I have pencil erasers which are great at erasing small surfaces but not much help for small thin highlights etc. I always thank artists who take the time to help us beginners, I'm more intermediate because I'm doing courses but it's irrelevant really because there is so much still for me to learn , I've just got to practice more, cheers Chris for all your videos 😁

[@kerai86]

My mind is blown once again!!!!!

[@sytrob]

really good technic !! thanks !

[@Lakotah08]

Thanks for your tips and stuff on drawing fur! my own drawing is coming along, im not completely satisfied (perhaps because I don't draw fur often). but I will keep at it

[@NewWave-zl6wx]

It looks so real 👍👍👍

[@samson-judahsaintlaurent7003]

wonderful as always.

[@ginasartcorner5686]

This is expained very well :) I will try this method for sure.

[@LethalChris1]

Awesome. :D Really glad to hear! Thanks so much for the support.

[@Sagano96]

since i remember i was scared of drawing detailed fur. you make this look so easy and enjoyable. maybe i will get back to my practices in some time :3. thank you for sharing your content. It is very pleasurable to watch.

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

Thank you for making this video. Can’t wait to try this method out! Really would love to see more of your tutorials

[@fatalscythe2270]

For this week's Fantasy Friday, I think it would be awesome if you could do a Griffon. I have a huge love for fantasy and love that you do that on Fridays and watching you make a Phoenix as well as a Griffon would be awesome since they are both my favorite fantasy creatures. I also love how your Phoenix turned out.

[@LethalChris1]

Thanks so much for the suggestion. I really love working on the Fantasy Art drawings. :D

[@vladspirkin7815]

Love your work hope you will get to 1 million

[@kathleenhancock6425]

Many thanks, very, very helpful. Much appreciated.

[@SeanHogan.]

Great video..... learnt a lot from it... love pencil work.....

[@LethalChris1]

Thanks so much, Sean! Really glad to hear. I hope the video helps. :)

[@cee_jay8999]

I am obsessed in drawing animals and I stumbled on this video. This really helped me a lot... I subscribed Awesome videos Very helpful tips

[@rachelw.4720]

I really enjoyed your videos on how to draw animal fur and eyes in graphite! They are very helpful and well explained. I'd love to see how to do fur that clumps and separates into clumps like on some areas of a wolf or on a mountain goat. I'd also like to see how to get that soft fur effect on a bushy foxes tail or the soft fuzzy effect on a new little fox kit. Just layering doesn't seem to come out right.

[@acorgiwithacrown467]

I've always had trouble drawing fur so this video was very helpful.

[@julian1471]

My friend , i really , really love your work and the way you teach . Thanks for taking the time .

[@mariazamudio167]

Amazing and so informative

[@anonymous-eu3pd]

You are an amazing tutor...Thank you😊

[@perryxgustin4271]

Thanks for this man,this helped me understand realism a little more. Now time to apply!

[@mark_sammy1440]

You're really awesome man....love your work..

[@letisierra5909]

This is REALLY helpfull for drawing animals! Like reall ones

[@AnjaliCreates]

Wow! Your artwork is incredible! I’m a complete beginner but I’m sure I’ll learn quickly from you!

[@XXanimeseekerXX]

definitely easy to follow, love it

[@howiedick6857]

The effect that you talk about at around 5:20 seconds is called Rim Lighting.

[@marpy6524]

This is very helpful im going to have to practice in the morning thanks

[@allysonperry2506]

Fantastic video, really helpful and I am excited to try again with my own drawing!!

[@Lisa_88888]

Awesome tips and video! Thanks for sharing.

[@LethalChris1]

Thanks so much for the support. :)

[@sallyridge5180]

THANK YOU sooo much LethalChris...your fur is amazing it just pops, BUT you make it look so easy!! Thank you x