Full Pastel Drawing Tutorial Part 1 - How to Paint Black Fur and Cat Eyes

In this full pastel drawing tutorial, I demonstrate how I paint black fur, as well as the eyes. This is part 1 of a previous Patreon tutorial which I am now releasing. I show my pastel technique for painting this cat step by step, from start to finish as I explain what I do and why I do it. The reference photo can be found on Pixabay for those who are interested in trying their version. Part II can be seen here: • How to Paint Black Fur...
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[@CaroleRodrigue]

Here’s part II kzbin.info/www/bejne/bparfaytgNp-rJI

[@christinereeve6771]

Much useful info from a superb artist! Thankyou Carole

[@bampidraws]

Marvellous thank you for showing me this. I'm about to draw my first dog portrait with black fur, so yeah this was well worth watching thanks.

[@artjitters]

This is one of the best pastel tutorials I have seen. I bought a carbothello set, and was afraid to start til I learned about them, and your video has taught me so much! Thank you for this video! The real-time and detailed tips, very much appreciate it!😊

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Art Jitters I’m really honoured! Thank you for the kind words, and all my best with your art. Just have fun and you’ll love pastels!

[@lindadigenova7225]

Carole, I love how you make it sound so simple..."Concentrate on the 'shapes' and 'colours' and when they all come together, you have a painting"...yes, we are actually drawing with our EYES! That what we have to train...drawing what you SEE and not what you THINK YOU SEE. Also your SO CALM voice helps us understand that the whole creative process is supposed to be ENJOYABLE, not make one stressed out! Thank you for sharing your talent! Linda

[@kosakim]

Carole, you are so generous! Love you for this

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Awe! I'm so happy you enjoy this Margaret. I just released part II. :-D

[@uniqueartbybernadette]

Love this. Thankyou so much for sharing this with us. So very kind of you ❤️

[@annaloveless4107]

I love your artwork. I have been interested in pictures since I was younger, I am 75 yrs. old. I like to draw when I am in the mood to do so. Especially like to draw animals, dogs cats, and guinea pigs. I have 2 dogs,2cats 2 guinea pigs, as well as a stray black cat, outside , I have taken pictures of to draw. Thank you for your video.

[@felicianoel4880]

Thank you so much . I love the pan pastels . So versatile , they blend with just about any pencil and pastel stick . You are so generous with your knowledge and being specific with the colors and medium you are using . The dollar store has the cosmetic sponges !

[@CaroleRodrigue]

I’m glad you enjoyed this! There’s also a part 2. Thanks for the tip and kind words!

[@Kharmagain]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing!!! This is great!! Easy to follow and really beautiful too! Thank you!!! :D

[@CaroleRodrigue]

My pleasure! I’m really happy you enjoyed this. Part 2 will be up by tomorrow.

[@Kharmagain]

@@CaroleRodrigue ❤️💕

[@bipbip9294]

J'adore!!!! j'attend la deuxième partie puis je le peindrai pour ma fille qui adore les chats noirs :) . Merci pour ce partage. A bientôt.

[@CaroleRodrigue]

La deuxieme partie est maintenant affichee!

[@ItsMeSienna]

Thank you so much for sharing your videos. Im learning and so far you have taught me heaps

[@CaroleRodrigue]

You are so welcome and glad you’re enjoying them!

[@karenhinson9582]

Thank you about the tip about cleaning the stump and pencil

[@CaroleRodrigue]

My pleasure!

[@Safoy-ii7cc]

LOVELY tips 😍😍😍 thanks for Sharing 😍🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@CaroleRodrigue]

It’s my pleasure. 😄

[@pamelawissinger1838]

Thank you so much. This is exactly the information I was looking for. So excited. Will you be listing your supplies? I am new an I was wondering about the paper that you recommend and possibly the number of the colors for the pencils. So appreciate you sharing so much information. Sometime show us your sleeping dog. How cute.

[@CaroleRodrigue]

I'm so happy you like this! Give me a couple of days and I'll try to list the supplies as best as I can remember them, but basically, for the cat fur, you're working with blues, black, and mauves, a bit of greys, and white. The eyes, any variation of green/grey, yellow. The background is grey with a bit of green, and I state the colors as I paint. Use whichever you have and you'll be fine! The paper is Clairefontaine pastelmat. I'm also working on a tutorial painting my dog which will be available for sale on my website very soon.

[@pamelawissinger1838]

@@CaroleRodrigue At your convenience. Looking forward to your dog tutorial. Thank you.

[@cackieart]

would love to see the reference as you work, to me would help greatly, but fantastic instruction.

[@margclement5606]

Thank you . Great video.

[@adrianaesposito_didi_]

Adorable💕💕💕💕💕 I Love This Amazing Artwork 🌹⚘🌷💐 Greetings from Brazil🇧🇷 🤗🤗🤗 Sorry my english is poor 😮🙃😁

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Your English is just fine. ☺️ Thank you for the kind words!

[@lynskeykimberly3246]

I get the dog. I’m in a similar position. I love my art room but, all my animals do also. Do you give classes? I’m full of bits of information and I’m not finding my own true art self, so to speak. I never thought I needed rules or steps in chronological order . Maybe that’s where I’m messing up. All art I want to do well. I’m not finding any order it’s stumping me. I just need to get over the hump I think. Please let me know if you give a class.

[@CaroleRodrigue]

For those wondering which pastel supplies I prefer to work with, here’s a blog post I wrote last year. ☺️ carolerodrigue.com/blog/137510/my-favorite-pastel-pencils-sticks-and-papers-for-artists

[@felicianoel4880]

Carole Rodrigue Thank you , I read the article and find it educational.

[@joannelediger7781]

Thank you SO much Carole! I am very new to this and want to make sure I have the proper tools to get started. You are AMAZING!

[@barbaracushing7476]

Curious how you decide which color pastelmat to use? Thank you for sharing this. Black is the most difficult for me.

[@sabineleppanenart3014]

WOW😍🤩❣️

[@rosanadesouzabarroncas486]

Maravilhoso

[@camerokid78]

Oh no I hate that you closed your Patreon. I just now discovered you and pastels. :( Will you upload your other tutorials?

[@paulamoors]

I’ve just ordered pastel sticks again but it’s scary.

[@MANOFKENT149]

I can’t seem to find this kitty on Pixabay, Carole. So many images too.

[@MANOFKENT149]

Found it. I use an iPad so why can’t I delete?

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Glad you found it! No idea what you mean about deleting though …. Please elaborate.

[@MANOFKENT149]

When I select the 3 buttons for edit or delete none of them work on my iPad.@@CaroleRodrigue

[@MANOFKENT149]

What is an alternative pastel pencil could I use rather than a very expensive Caran D’ache set please, Carole?

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Carbothello Stabilo are an excellent pencil with a wide range of colours for a decent price.

[@annmarie102]

Hi would wax paper or parchment work for protecting your work?

[@CaroleRodrigue]

I’ve never used those so I can’t recommend. I could see wax paper leave a waxy residue. The reason I use glassine is it prevents static and the pastel stays on your paper and not on the protective sheet.

[@jademail77]

So when you use your finger to blend, aren't you leaving oils behind? Why don't you use the stump?

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Great question Julie! And my answer would have to be no. Blending is different than keeping your hand rested in one spot of bare paper for long periods of time. If I’m resting my hand on the pastelmat, then oily residue gets transferred because there’s nothing between my hand and the paper. When blending, I’m spreading pastel rather than rubbing on bare paper. Also, I keep my hands very clean by washing before working, and cleaning them a lot during. People have used their hands to blend pastels since they were created. Besides, blending stumps are too small for large surfaces. I use them in tight spots like eyes. I do also use sponges for larger areas just because I can work more quickly.

[@jademail77]

Carole Rodrigue thank you! I love your art by the way and so appreciate you releasing the full videos🥰

[@janmay6455]

Hello... love your tutorials... do you have a patreon page please?

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Thank you so much Jan! I closed my Patreon account, so this is why I released some of these full tutorials. These were on my Patreon. ☺️

[@janmay6455]

Carole Rodrigue ... thankyou, so i nformative!!!

[@karenhinson9582]

Can you put pan pastels over stick pastels?

[@CaroleRodrigue]

If your layer of pastel stick is thin enough to take it.

[@paulamoors]

I have been strictly color pencils but…

[@lunaluney5288]

Hola esos lápices como se llaman?

[@CaroleRodrigue]

beatriz Lop mostly Caran d'Ache and sometimes Carbothello Stabilo.

[@rtb03791]

What kind of paper are you using us it rough or smooth side of paper

[@CaroleRodrigue]

This is Clairefontaine pastelmat. There’s only one workable side. It has tooth but is smoother than sanded paper.

[@rtb03791]

@@CaroleRodrigue what are the card pad numbers for are they grades or something

[@CaroleRodrigue]

I’m not sure but I think it’s just about the colours.

[@rtb03791]

@@CaroleRodrigue hi I've got some CarbOthello pastel pencils and clairefontaine pastelmat how do you blend the CarbOthello pastel pencils on clairefontaine pastelmat doubles you use your fingers or fo you use something else

[@CaroleRodrigue]

Brenda Bell I use my fingers and also sponges in some larger areas. For tiny areas like eyes I find blending stumps useful.