Painting Fur in Watercolor part 1

Let's explore how to approach realistic soft fur techniques in watercolor
reference image - • Post
Arches 140lb cold press paper - natural white
15x22"
Jen Prior Art - / @jenpriorart

[@francehebert2403]

So nice ! ✨ Thanks a lot Shelly!

[@albertkline1731]

Love it Shelley, so good at texture, which I love! Looks alot like Gigi and Kevin that I painted about 3 years ago! Love your approach too!

[@tl6537]

Would love you to complete next week,it's a beautiful subject

[@other7398]

Yes, please complete next week because I still don't understand how it would look like dry hair.

[@lindagray284]

Yes, please continue next week! 1:08:32 1:08:33

[@carolannefisher1516]

Thank you so much for the fur!!! Well done -- answered most of my questions. You are the best!!!

[@janiceespie-steffen9938]

Yes please finish it next week

[@mcdermbr1]

I saw you use that flat damp brush on the horse you painted and it changed my painting life!!! What a difference that has made. I also use it to soften edges and it truly has been a game changer for me!! Thank you so much for these weekly demonstrations!! I LOVE them and look forward to them every Wednesday!!

[@karencornell3073]

Your tutorials are so helpful. Thank you.

[@suedavison4440]

Yes please Shelley, I’d love you to finish this next week please. I’m learning so much 😊

[@suel4269]

So beautiful so far !

[@eldridschafer7155]

I do animals and my process has been self taught beginner so your teaching is extremely valuable to me thanks

[@CatharinaE]

Love to watch this. 😊

[@needle.thread.watercolor-jloh]

Learning so much from this demo. Thank you. Would you show differences in painting for dark fur?

[@shelleypriorfineart]

@@needle.thread.watercolor-jloh not a lot of difference in technique other than more pigment of course.

[@cecilialofgren1396]

Nice to hear the correct pronunciation of “Arches”…. 👍🏼😃

[@audreyconn9881]

Wonderful demonstration. I need to work on being more patient. And thank you for teaching me how to avoid those pompoms.

[@liviariviello9474]

Che meraviglia! È già bellissimo così!!

[@phyllisw3123]

can you use a fine mister instead of brushing the water on .

[@shelleypriorfineart]

You can use a fine spritz to a point but then you may want to try the brush or just let things dry, re-wet and continue

[@brendamichalowsky1710]

I find a skewer works well for scraping miss spelling

[@brendamichalowsky1710]

Yes I would