How To Paint LONG FUR with Acrylics or Oil Paint

Welcome to another video artists! Today we're going to learn how to paint some realistic long flowing fur or hair with oil paints, but acrylic paint will totally work too!
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[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thanks for watching! Wondering how to paint a certain animal? Leave me a comment with the next tutorial you want to see! Want to know what art supplies I use? Check it out: kit.co/DaniTrudeau/art-supplies

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[@ignaciobentley8747]

@Deangelo Dario Glad I could help =)

[@lizzyjo7454]

Hands down one of the best "fur tutorial" on line! I am painting hair and came across your video! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Awe thanks, so glad you think so!! I actually have a few more fur-related tutorials in the works right now, starting off with how to paint white and black fur 😊

[@JennyJune2]

I agree

[@ZiggyLu-og3zp]

Yes I completely agree.

[@kellyfrazier6890]

I paint in acrylics and up until recently I had only done still life's and landscapes. My friends and family all found it strange that I don't do animals because I'm a life long animal lover even working hands on in the animal industry for many years. My sister finally got me to agree to paint her dog. After watching countless videos on painting fur, and feeling like giving up, I found yours. Your tutorial was very well explained and demonstrated, without being intimidating or overwhelming. I had the "lightbulb" moment, and I FINALLY, was able to produce a painting that I felt good about. Thank you so much!!

[@Romeikefamily]

Which brushes do you use and what glaze material would you use for acrylic? I think your painted hair looks stunning!!! I have to try this out!

[@angelalittlejohn2301]

This is a excellent tutorial for beginners (I will definitely practice this method). Thanks for your wonderful tutorial!!!!

[@LunarEleven]

Beautiful, thank you! I can't imagine how much practice this will take to learn but it's a fun challenge to try for any animal lover. Grateful for such pro advice.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

I’m so thrilled that you found this so helpful!!

[@hardheadcat]

Your the MAD HATTER WOMAN . You have some amazing artist gifts and I can learn so much from you thank you very much

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Well thank you for the sweet comment!!

[@foxerrr7864]

Working on a Scottish Highland cow painting and this was perfect. Thank you! Straight to the point-finally someone gets it.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@aj1426]

This deserves more views! Thank you!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you!!

[@leonormartinez6378]

This was absolutely what I needed in a video about long animal fur. Can’t wait to try it on my highland cow oil painting. Thank you.

[@SuperKotkoda]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! It was very clear with ample explanations and it's just the right length.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you liked it!! 😊

[@mooingkat9514]

This is THE BEST fur painting tutorial on KZbin! Very detailed step by step, amazing! I wish I could hit the like button a thousand times!! Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@oilonpaper]

I am fairly new to acrylics and tried painting a fox, which was so frustrating to do. So glad I found this tutorial! I sure will try it with more of a plan next time I paint fur! Thank you!!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it, good luck!

[@foxyonthefarm8144]

Much better info Danielle. I'm impressed with your work load. I hope you push yourself to illustrate your life one day. GL

[@simonsobo4644]

Thank you for the wonderful lesson!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

You are welcome!!

[@alhernandez4304]

thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@DomingoFreire]

This is a really nice tutorial for painting lovers. Thank you a lot from Venezuela

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you liked it!

[@DomingoFreire]

@@DanielleTrudeauStudios you give us an awesome information. Thank you.

[@davekennedy52]

never tried glazing before, it makes such a difference, thanks for the excellent tutorial, just subscribed!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thanks!! I hope you give glazing a try, it’s honestly made such a difference in my work 😊

[@tinabaker09]

Excellent technique/demo! thank you!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lynnlambert3068]

thank you SO MUCH. Absolutely beautiful technique and excellent tutorial

[@lopezelba1]

Best fur tutorial I've seen yet. Its so amazing, I just want to run my fingers through that hair.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you for the sweet words!!

[@judygrubbs1093]

Great information. Thank you❤

[@Thatslovelyy]

😍😍😍😍😍 thank you for this detailed tutorial

[@MsCristina38]

Did you snip out small sections of bristle in your flat brush so that it makes hair like streaks?

[@jammuna1]

Well explained tutorial. Thank you 😊

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@camerokid78]

What brushes were you using?

[@karenfoster6929]

Excellent tutorial- thank you !

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasonfella265]

My god, woman. This is insane haha. Stunning work

[@tiffanymoore3636]

Good morning, I have watched your videos which are incredibly helpful for someone like myself learning how to paint fur in its realistic tones and shapes, I was wondering because I use acrylic paint what glaze you would recommend, or if it is needed with acrylic? Thank you

[@lindadelorey1286]

Your ability to create the sense of fur/hair is phenomenal. Would you list the size, material, perhaps even names of the brushes you use. thanks again

[@sarahmedina3820]

Thank u soo much I’ve been needing to learn how to do fur even though I’m working on a big canvas

[@pushpasrivastava4171]

So realistic and amazing! I am struggling to paint hair in portraits, I am sure this will help me a lot! Please tell me know which Rigger brush you used for painting individual hairs at the end of the video ? I am waiting for your tutorial on Glazing, yours looks so beautiful. Thanks

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you so much 😀 My favorite rigger/liner brush is from the brand Princeton, specifically from the Aspen line. Holds a really beautiful and crisp line :)

[@violettalewandowski4913]

Excellent video...thank you for sharing...

[@anamariaportilholopes7082]

Parabéns! Ninguém no mundo é capaz de fazer coisa parecida! Você é única!

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

Awesome tutorial! I am doing a red golden doodle dog now and this will help so much!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

So glad you found it helpful!!

[@sharontarr4236]

Great demo. Thanks for offering these demo's. I wish, however, that you would increase the volume on your speaker. I have to strain to hear what you say. It seems to be the same on all your demo's.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Hey there! Thanks for letting me know! It sounded fine on my speakers but I’ll be sure to adjust the levels more going forward

[@faithpeace8683]

Thankyou for this. I've been looking for a good tutorial to help me paint human hair, and even though this is fur, it works beautifully. Thank you.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

So glad you found it helpful!! 😊

[@JanKruk]

Great video! You are very clear about each step and use of materials. Thanks👈🏻😀

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@flowergurl1990]

Thank you so much for this xx

[@TheTuffOnes]

You list your favorite brushes with an Amazon link but what is the rake brush brand and size that you use in this video? You say, "I'm using a large-ish brush" but that's all I got. Thank you very much! You are tremendously talented! I just want to paint my little Maltese dog. 😊

[@paulwhiting1648]

Hi Danielle really great video. Best painting Fur lesson on You Tube

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Well thank you!!

[@paulwhiting1648]

Your very welcome.

[@jamesking3757]

really effective, thanks so much

[@freshgamez9566]

This is amazing I’m painting a sloth for my friends birthday and this is perfect and the perfect colors that I need for the sloth you need to keep this up your an amazing talented artist and you should have way more views and followers then you do

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thanks for the sweet words!!

[@Artbycarrie]

Liquin is actually used to speed up drying time in paint. I’ve never seen it used as a glaze

[@jeanmcskimming7565]

I have noticed that you are using a brush that i havent seen on the market. What kind of brush are using that will distinct the hair?

[@AnahiVco]

Thank you for giving detailed advice! I really appreciate it! What primer do you recommend before painting with acrylic?

[@angelali3270]

Great tutorial. Thanks, what color do you use for the golden glaze?

[@erikah5092]

Love this so much! Thank you! This deserves more likes!

[@courtneys69]

wow! amazing tutorial! thank you so much!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@lymn2002]

Blending oils is easy, let me sub now and can you produce a vid on blending acrylics ?

[@joseluisderivera465]

Really helpful demo!!!!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you liked it!

[@joseluisderivera465]

@@DanielleTrudeauStudios thank you! It's really great you share your knowledge! I started following you. My instagram @joseluisriverart

[@bunblanche1104]

Hello there, it seems that the brush you are using has different length hairs - what type of brush is this?

[@kimrichardson4616]

I just learned a whole lot.

[@viceversarte]

Thank you Danielle, great video!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you liked it!!

[@AutumnHorses8]

thank you for the video! can you create a tutorial on a horses long mane>?? also what brush are you using, seems great for painting fur!

[@loriagarcia8114]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing, I love it, SO HELPFUL!!!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Fidelabstractfineart]

Thanks so much for your quick reply.

[@kylianrb7283]

Thanks for the information. Ik prbeer free download , maar het lukt mij niet. Do you have an link?

[@christinekoz5353]

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful talent. How long did this take in real time?

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

This piece probably took a few hours, maybe 3 at max.

[@ArtistRahulPal]

Amazing

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!!

[@elainepatterson9905]

Love it. What is the best brush for painting fur? Mine all muddles together.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

I use filbert brushes and liner brushes for detail only 😊

[@elainepatterson9905]

Your answers helped so much! Thank you!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad I could be helpful! 😊

[@kratzundsteuben3719]

wonderful tutorial. I only wish you'd provided shots of the particular brushes you used, as you did with the bottle of liquin. anyway, thank you very much. I'm doing a picture involving wild hyenas with long, flowing manes, and the procedure you demonstrated looks incredibly useful.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you!!

[@Kikochef0102stl]

Thanks so much for this helpful video...

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aliciaurbanski1518]

I’m looking for suggestions on how to approach the hair for a long haired coo cow in acrylic.✌️

[@maciejewskaanna7231]

Thank you very much for this video. I was struggling with painting long fur and you also showed how to fix if you overdue. You have new subscriber!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!! Glad it helped

[@Fidelabstractfineart]

For a black and white border collie, would you use black or would you mix colors to get a deeper black? Also: do you treat the white areas as the darker areas, i.e., in three tones or just mid and light? Thanks a lot!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

I have a tendency to avoid black paint entirely for the most part, even when painting actual black fur. In some cases when I do use black, it’s mixed in heavily with other colours (usually burnt umber, Prussian blue and manganese violet). If the fur is looking more brown than black in the later steps, I’ll go in with a glaze and black paint to darken it up. I typically use the “three tones” philosophy for all fur, you just have to adjust the ratio of each. White fur will have less of the darkest tone, and dark fur will have less of the lightest tone. Hope that helps!

[@ChambersofMyHeart]

Simple yet very effective.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thanks! Sometimes simplicity is best 😊

[@ChambersofMyHeart]

Danielle Trudeau Studios indeed and can yield some of the best results.

[@flipperdale51]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgecowie5705]

Looking for guidance in painting realistic orangutan fur, came across your demo, super thanks!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad it helped!! 😊

[@eidlog65]

What kind of glaze what do you use with acrylics?

[@BubblegumCreepydoll]

Vwey helpful and lovely.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you!!

[@joumanaro5934]

truly amazingly so real! Do you think that we can use it also to do human hair?? Thanks

[@pmb5005]

Awesome tutorial! Fur is so hard for me to paint. Thanks for sharing! I hope you do more tutorials on YT.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

I hope my little tutorial helps with your future paintings!

[@27DragonsBlood]

When you glaze, are you going over wet oil paint or are you letting it sit some before glazing? I usually mix linseed oil into my paints so I was curious.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

You definitely want to let it dry completely first! If you don’t you’ll end up lifting up and muddying the paint

[@27DragonsBlood]

@@DanielleTrudeauStudios Thank you! :D

[@27DragonsBlood]

This video was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@potomaccrafter]

So good!!

[@richardfeaga8768]

Great tutorial!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!!

[@paulwhiting1648]

Great tutorial Are you using Liquin for all the different layers?

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Yep, Liquin is used throughout the painting 😊

[@valeriefelicione4583]

I am doing a commission dog portrait And I have a few questions for you. Is there a glaze like that that I can use with acrylic?.Also is there a way that I can send you the picture so that you can give me a few tips? I’ve done quite a few dog portraits but this one is a long-haired Chihuahua and I am kind of worried about doing it. Thank you so much Valerie Felicione

[@janelcaton6271]

Thank you for this tutorial! I'm struggling to get back into doing artwork on a regular basis and your videos are inspiring to me :) I also appreciate the background music...Hey, I was wondering specifically which brushes you used in this tutorial. Thanks!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

So glad that you like it!!

[@carolynbarnes5095]

Aloha from Hawaii Danielle. First time that I have watched a video of yours, it was sooo informative, thank you. At the beginning of your videos could you possibly just show the brush(s) that you are using. I think that the type of brushes used are so important. I subscribed!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!! I was using what is called a “ridge brush” at the beginning, but to be honest any brush type works at this stage. I almost never use that particular brush anymore, in the early phases it doesn’t matter very much!

[@carolynbarnes5095]

@@DanielleTrudeauStudios aloha Danielle, Thank you for responding to me so quickly. I do a lot of dog portraits, especially to help earn money for our Humane Society. I didn't know about a ridge brush, our local art store is not very well stocked. So, the early stages if the hair i can see you probably could use about any kind of brush, but it seems like the ridge brush would be invaluable for the later layers. I remember watching your video, that you relied heavily on Liquin, which i also like very much. I'm going to have to watch your video carefully several more times. Thank you, Carolyn

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Enjoy the painting! 😊😊

[@Goose395]

Do you have a video for painting black fur?

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

Thank you!!!

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

😄😄

[@lindadogot4460]

Hi, such a stunning work What brushes are you using please???

[@BethanyIngham]

Thanks this was very informative 😊

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Martinmutungachnl01]

Yea its good

[@josemadrigal4622]

Nice. I think this tutorial would work for normal hair

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

You are probably right!

[@swimsuitissue123]

This is amazing

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thank you!!

[@sylviepoitras3708]

Very great technique, love your work, I would like to know what brushes are you using. Could we see the brushes before you start painting. I'm a beginner to paint fur. I subscribed.

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Hello, thanks for subscribing! I don’t stick with any particular brushes, so you can use almost anything!

[@malwinawloszek6299]

Hey, great video! I would like to paint my dog belgian shepherd malinois. What colours of paint would you recommend?

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Thanks! I would definitely use mostly burnt umber and white, then add some warmth with Burnt Sienna 😊

[@louiserosefield38]

If using acrylics first would you glaze and fine detail with oil ?

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

You totally could! As long as you work with acrylics first and then oils, it should work just fine. Although there are mediums that work with acrylics that allow you to glaze as well

[@viviennenhatrang741]

What brush why you do not mention

[@kattacked3507]

What was the first brush in the used? Or can you link one that is similar?

[@jasonfella265]

It looks like some kind of comber or rake brush

[@Kyomiibrown]

Hi Danielle. I have a question re glazing. If that dries faster than the layers underneath, will that not cause an issue? I’m thinking fat over lean or does the glazing medium act as the “fat?”

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Good question! In this case, the glazing medium acts largely as the fat in the equation. I personally don’t have much experience with glazing over thick impasto layers, but if I did I would ensure that the layer is mostly dry to ensure that there aren’t any adverse effects.

[@carmenf.desousa-aritst3044]

What is the name of the brushes your using and where do you purchase them ? I noticed their shape is different at the tips GREST JOB.... THX

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

I don’t use any particular brand (I’ve even used some brushes from dollar stores), the technique is more important 😊

[@carmenf.desousa-aritst3044]

@@DanielleTrudeauStudios thanks for the reply :)

[@kathymurphy7745]

I'm making an 8 foot tall Big Foot for a birthday present. I have three cans of spray paint ... Black, dark brown and Light brown. I'm thinking of using a Batik technique. Trying to layer colors. Just needs to look good from 30 feet away!!! Any ideas?

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Ahh I wish you luck! I have no experience with spray paint, so any advice I would have would probably be totally invalid

[@RaymondOreFineArt]

Great tutorial, thanks

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

Glad you liked it!

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

helpful!

[@irenea.h9623]

What kind of brushes do you use ?

[@DanielleTrudeauStudios]

I use an assortment, I rarely stick to the same brushes! Some are incredibly cheap too, it’s much more important to pay attention to the techniques rather than the brushes 😊😊

[@wisdommorepreciousthanrubi8321]

Thank's looks good

[@_shiza]

Best