WHITE fur on WHITE paper! // In depth step by step tutorial!

[@stevenlouie6852]

No greater complement on instruction than to say it was clear, well illustrated, and practically achievable in a realm where so many examples are not. Well done!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou, I appreciate it! I am really aiming to make things as easy and informative as I can, because when I first started out, I found it so hard to get a decent instructional video that made sense! I hope it helps others out as well 😊

[@millancia1005]

Omg, I should agree with a girl that said this was the best tutorial! The high saturation, etc changed my perception and you can see all colours properly! Thank you

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're so welcome!

[@debthompson4498]

Fur detail is always changing. The dog gives himself a good shake and it changes. It is never exactly the same.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Yes, exactly! That's why I always tell people that you don't have to follow the reference exactly, just the general size/direction of the fur detail will be fine 😊

[@brendadespain43]

This is THE BEST colored pencil tutorial I have ever seen! And I've seen alot! Thank you!! I love your artwork btw!😍

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou, I'm glad you liked it! 😊

[@BuntstiftKunst]

I agree 🌝

[@puuuu9100]

I agree 👍💯

[@samararobertson7717]

100% agree... this person earned a new subscriber :)

[@a.r.t4954]

No

[@matendie9586]

The most useful tutorial yet! Love the identifying reference photos and swatching in Ms paint! So helpful! Thank you!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@julienickel3568]

I can't see any difference between the photo and your drawing. Beautiful, amazing, talented.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Hondagrl22]

Coooooool tip on the eye dropper/color matching technique! Super helpful tutorial.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@uniqueartbybernadette]

Wow what a fabulous tutorial. Thankyou 😊

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@nadadannawi586]

I see too many video regarding dog drawing in colour pencil but this is the best one so far . Thank you for this tutorial , you help me a lot

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀 I'm glad it was helpful!

[@ectorpiusart7023]

A great explanation on explaining the best references for an art project!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thanks so much!

[@amydevaneart]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it helped!

[@linz.aesthetics]

you’re that youtuber who makes tutorials for the problems i have that are too specific to search up anywhere else, thank you❤

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome! I try to make videos that would have been helpful for me when I was first starting out, so I'm glad they are helpful! 😊

[@aangelal]

This was an AMAZING tutorial. I have watched tons and tons of them and I am very impressed with your technique and your way to make everything easy to understand and to follow. THANK YOU! I’m using this one to try and draw my Westie with color pencils. I also subscribed to your channel 😊

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou 😊 I try to make it easy to follow so I'm so glad it was helpful for you!

[@jessicaextra]

This is the most informative drawing tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you so much for this!! P.s your work is stunning 👌🏻

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@roneydeoliveirayoneda8933]

Wonderful ❤❤❤❤ Thank you 🙏

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome! 😊

[@imolavarga8599]

Excellent, very informative and enjoyable tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizi2641]

A really incredible work, I've never seen anyone use a brush to blend and then do the details of the hair like this, it's a very interesting method.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 The brush has solvent (odourless mineral spirits) which I'm using to blend the pencil 😊

[@lizi2641]

@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt Ah I see, it looks so natural from my perspective, it looks beautiful in two ways when you blend it and when you finish it. the brush is a flat brush right? What numbering do you use to make the details? Your work is simply incredible, here in Brazil I've never really seen it done with this technique, it's very beautiful. :)

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

@@lizi2641 the type of brush isn't really important (I use a range of sizes/styles( but in general an acrylic/oil brush works well - I use super cheap ones because they tend to get damaged with this technique 😊

[@lizi2641]

@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt Oh how cool to be able to use these brushes, I get it. Thank you so much for giving me these tips, you are a sweetheart.

[@iloveoregon99]

Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed watching your technique!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou, I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@jastheartist1563]

This is the best tutorial I’ve ever seen!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@myrnalandersartist]

Great instruction! Thank you for this!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You are so welcome!

[@sethjamesras1001]

Thanks for this tips... Now I realize that choosing right photo reference will make you become better artist.. Thanks for sharing an informative ideas

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

My pleasure 😊 A good photo definitely helps!

[@4321togo]

4:12 I still follow the same thing to draw animals. But I did not remember where I saw this trick. Now I remembered...

[@LeesaDiCampli]

So beautiful 😍

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@samwilliams2606]

Awesome so very good and so very well explained easy to understand and not overwhelming like some ive watched i really love your tutorials

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful 😊

[@robhudson2516]

Excellent tutorial. I am debating about whether to use Pastelmat or a smoother paper for a white Samoyed. Now I'm tempted to follow your example. Thanks

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Either is great, but they work differently, so it depends on the results you are after 😊 Pastelmat allows you to add more opaque colour on top of previous layers (even white highlights), but the end result tends to look a little more grainy up close in comparison to smoother papers!

[@christineclark7418]

Thankyou for your fantastic tutorials. You explain the techniques and process so clearly it's helped me get to another level in my own art. I've been using pastels for over 40 years but I have picked up so many tips and advice from these tutorials than I did in art school!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you, I'm glad the tutorials are helpful for you! 😊

[@chodge57]

I love how you teach. Easy to understand. I have never used colored pencils but want to try them.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@snuuby5468]

Thank you so much for posting this tutorial on this dog. The dog is exactly like my dog that passed away. I will use your tutorial to draw my dog.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@wulfseig1864]

Awesome video. Super helpful. Love the high saturation and color study on the computer. Definitely going to use that tip. Thanks for an excellent video. ❤❤❤

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loveskating4eva]

We need real time doggy tutorial of something similar to this on patreon

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

I will definitely add that to my (very long) list! 😊

[@donnagoode6923]

This video is immensely helpful. Thank you.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're very welcome!

[@maggiemac52]

Your work is beautiful. You do a great job of explaining things too.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@sabrinapedronart3235]

I love so much I never used colored pencils but I would like to try. Thank you for a beautiful video

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@animaleros.]

Muy bueno el video

[@gopiseth4523]

It's unbelievable,marvelous 🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tomtop82]

Oh, wow. You are a really great artist 👏👍😊

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@netanyastein9736]

Thank you so much for your tutorials, they are very helpful and easy to follow!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@WateryStar]

I love this video! The most comprehensive video on dog fur I've seen. I found this while searching for something close to my cream colored lab x terrier. I realized I'd probably have to refer to a few different videos for help but this was a great "all inclusive" video.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou, I'm glad it's helpful! I try to include tips and explanations that you can use on other subjects as well 😊

[@wenwake7584]

Super helpful tutorial. It's given me a little confidence to try white subjects or objects. I've saved because I know I'll watch it again.... and again! Thank you

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

I'm glad it was helpful 😊

[@janemccormick2932]

Wow! What an amazing instructional video. I don’t work in coloured pencil, but I do in acrylic paint. I hope that I will be able to transfer some of these amazing tips to that medium. Thank you very much for sharing your incredible talent with us!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 Yes, you can definitely use most of these tips for any medium!

[@mandytmoore7437]

Thankyou for this tutorial you have helped tremendously. I’ve been struggling with white fur, never thought to use different pencils-with pastel pencils/blocks. Love the pastelmat paper. Trying to do a picture on film paper, to try and make the picture pop off the page. Your does just that. Thankyou again, looking forwards to watching all your other videos.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@roberta207]

Fantastic tutorial and sooooooo useful! Thank you so much!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Artbyrodwatson]

Thank you Kirsty. You were quite helpful

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sallysanford8223]

Most outstanding tutorial I've seen on this topic! Really appreciate your expertise and your sharing it with us.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou :) Glad it was helpful!

[@saraedwards2279]

You are amazing! And what an awesome, informative and thorough tutorial!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ml09baker8]

Wow, what a great in-depth tutorial. Thank you for sharing your expertise!!!!!!!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coviedogs]

You amaze me....... truly amazing, your talent wow

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@deirdrewoolford7476]

Thank you for the tutorial....it has been so helpful as I'm doing a dog with white fur at the moment.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful 😊

[@manishlakhmani7532]

You truly deserve more subscribers 💜

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou 😊

[@manishlakhmani7532]

@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt np!!.you deserve this💜

[@gerwinthetiel8878]

your art is amazing I am so jealous!! I have been trying to sketch my dog (she's a bichon) and this is what I found even tho it's a sketch video helped a lot!! even tho I haven't actually started yet!! I have a better idea of what to do!! 💙💙

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou 😊 I'm glad you found it useful! Good luck with your bichon drawing!

[@gerwinthetiel8878]

@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt thanks!! 💙💙

[@SamanthaParker]

You are incredibly talented!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@claudinegalea5030]

so talented! I love watching your videos, so informative and helpful. Thanks so much Kirsty xx

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou, I'm glad you find them useful 😊

[@jmaas145]

I did my first pencil drawing and i made a few mistakes - i used prismacolours and i found using sennelier oil pastels a solution to errors in colour apllication

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Very interesting! There are so many ways to do things, I haven't heard of that 😊

[@olgaLampcov]

Hi, do you have a full tutorial of this white dog painting? I looked at your academy tutorials and couldn’t fine this particular one. Thank you.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Unfortunately, this was filmed a long time before starting my tutorials so I don't have the footage anymore to create a tutorial! All of my available tutorials inside the Academy can be found here; www.kirstyrebeccafineart.com/krfineartacademylibrary

[@justindwyerartistry]

Very nice video! I enjoyed listening to your tips and I entirely agree with them. Thank you for sharing great information.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@meggienaipal8833]

Thank you so much. This is incredibly helpful. Hope to draw my babies soon 🤗

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You’re welcome 😊 good luck!

[@ebonykitten1987]

Amazing tutorial! Really full of useful information and what beautiful art too!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou 😊 I'm glad you found it useful!

[@attheranch4876]

Excellent instructions.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad you think so!

[@jackywerner1722]

really love your tutorials Kirsty

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lenacraib1549]

Wow, thank you for sharing your talent with us. ❤

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou and you're welcome 😊

[@stevemcguire1810]

Just brilliant!!!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@pennyharvey181]

Just found you, wow, thank you that's so brilliant as well as being very helpful 😀

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ninaanns7226]

Stunning 💕

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@clqxdyjoudy1233]

You can clearly see you did a good job when you have 12 dislikes only! And almost a 1000 likes 👍❤ I liked too :) also the people who disliked are just mad that their not as talented and they just gave up and it wasent your fault their not putting hard work in their art work 👏👏 good job Edit daily reminder : don't give up , but instead try harder! Try more! Work harder, then you'll get there no no effort = no goals

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 I don't pay attention to the dislikes to be honest! Every interaction helps my KZbin channel grow, even if they "dislike" my videos, so they're doing me a favour 😊

[@NatalieEquestrian]

Omg! Your artwork is so pretty! I LOVE your artwork btw!!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@jahanlubna]

Really It's so beautiful!!!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@wkreigh22]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DrowningB]

Very shiny! Well done :D

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thanks! 😄

[@josfany]

Magnifique, merci !

[@wheresmysoup1]

Lovely tutorial, I found mars violet (in with other colours) a lovely colour for shadows, it’s my favourite pencil! I’m glad you use the drawing pencils and softer ones first as i found that works for me too! I feel like I must be doing something right now 😂

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

I agree, purples and blues make great shadow colours! Haha as long as it works for you, that's all that matters 😊

[@whiskerske3218]

Love, love, love this tutorial! So many questions that I have had were answered in this video especially with using Pastelmat. Thank you so much!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@lenns_artwork]

Cute puppy, great skills, I subscribed your channel, hope you willing to stay connected.Success Kirsty, stay safe🙏😉👌🙌👍🌹🌺🥀

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou :) I don't plan on going anywhere any time soon!

[@juul7737]

TIP: Hy Kirsty, thank you for your super clear video lessons. I don't know if you've already tried it, but the underpainting of pastels sometimes smears like that…so I first do the underpainting with GC albrecht dürer watercolor pencils, which I blend with water (of course) then continue with pastels. Greetings Julia Bos (I wrote a question in Patreon, did you see that?

[@nicolejulien4545]

Gorgeous; WOW WOW WOW

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou 😊

[@tommullinerart]

some great tips for taking the ref photos. My number one gripe is getting a commission that is being supplied with crappy ref images. Thankfully, I am also a graphic designer, so my Photoshop skills come to good use.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Definitely! That's why I rarely take on commissions anymore, it takes the joy out of it when you have to work from a "less than ideal" photograph!

[@equation8591]

You are so good at art

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou 😊

[@4everfaithful32]

stunning!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you!!

[@BuntstiftKunst]

Really amazing tutorial ❤ thank you 👩‍🎨

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@jurassicdino3000]

love this tutorial! its very helpful. and a eye opener. i always try to get as many details as possible in to a animal portrait. and t dont always look good. what kind of white pens are you using? the white color pens i have do not work over already colored spot with pens like yours do.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

I'm glad it was helpful! The most opaque white coloured pencil I have found is the Derwent Drawing Chinese White (you see me use that a lot in this one - it has a red barrel) The reason my white sticks on top of the other colours is actually because of the paper I am using! I'm using the Clairefontaine Pastelmat because it allows many layers of opaque coloured pencil as it has more texture/tooth than a lot of other papers 😊

[@ecruise2479]

Thanks Kirsten I am down under and I will get the brand you have recommended

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

No worries! www.theartshop.com.au is the cheapest art store in Australia that I have found with the largest range of supplies as well! 😊

[@ZeCrimson]

This tutorial has really helped with a commission I'm currently working on. Your drawing skills are amazing 😁

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad I could help!

[@Nyangomamellisadiane-hi6ie]

Nice work

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@rhondagarrett3976]

Can you use hot or cold press watercolor paper for your techniques?

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You can use hot pressed watercolour paper (the cold pressed would be too rough) The light colours may not work as well on top of darker colours on the watercolour paper, however all of my techniques are the same 😊

[@mayshahasnat4543]

Thank you Kristy

[@JassiArtWork]

Beautiful drawing of a cute dog.. I am very impressed with your techniques .. happy to have you in my favourite list of Artists :)

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gicellesuarez8323]

Great love it! What did you use for the white color pencil I saw it was red on the outside ? Thanks

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 That is the Derwent Drawing Chinese White (most opaque white pencil I have found so far!)

[@artvilla4530]

Thank u...so detailed....

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊

[@carllequire1354]

Hello Kristy have been searching for how to use colored pencil to color a white daisy. Wonder if this technique would work for coloring a daisy on white paper? This is the best video explaining on how to do white. Do not have artistic drawing ability but this is the best video on white so thank you so much.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

It will definitely work! I use the same techniques for any subject, on any colour paper haha It's just super helpful with white, specifically 😊

[@valerielamont2595]

I absolutely love this tutorial. I watched it on youtube and was so impressed I joined your Patreon. Do you have this tutorial in real-time?

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Hi Valerie, Welcome to Patreon 😊 I just replied to your message on Patreon Unfortunately as I only started Patreon 6 months ago, my older drawings are not available as real-time drawings on Patreon You can check out all of the available drawings here www.kirstyrebeccafineart.com/patreontutoriallibrary I hope you find the tutorials helpful! Regards, Kirsty

[@claritzairosario68]

Wonderful!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad you think so!

[@frostalbinowolfrice779]

WOW! This so amazing! Also could you do a tutorial on how to draw a dog (Maltese,Bichon or Labrador your choose actually ^^) thank you for this !!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thanks for the idea!

[@frostalbinowolfrice779]

Of course! And thank you for hearting and replying to me :D

[@garynorthwood4444]

Fantastic ,thankyou for sharing

[@artbychlo3050]

Great tips 👍🏼

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kn6778]

Hello Kirsty, I've just found your channel and I LOVE your tutorials and technique! I just want to ask you if you use any special fixative that works fine with pastels? I used a fixative that I had for years for colored pencil pictures, however the pastels blended together and all of the details just disappeared. Maybe I used too much of it, I don't know. Thanks for the tips!

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou, I'm glad you like them 😊 I have bought Spectrafix for pastels based on a recommendation from Jason Morgan but I'm yet to use it 😅 It's natural and doesn't change the colours much at all! The spray comes in a pump bottle so he pours it into a spray bottle that has a more continuous flow so you don't end up with blotchy areas But you can search "Jason Morgan pastel fixative" and it should come up on KZbin! He has a really in depth video where he's tested a bunch of fixatives 😊

[@kn6778]

@@KirstyRebeccaFineArt Thank you!!

[@ecruise2479]

Hi Kirsty You have given me a lot of inspiration even at 77 after watching your fabulous KZbin sessions. Can you let me know where I can buy the OMS and what brand. Can I get it at Amazon

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Hi! I'm glad you're enjoying the tutorials! It depends which country you live in - I use an Australian brand called Art Spectrum Odourless Solvent, but you can pretty much use any solvent that oil painters use (odorless mineral spirits, odorless solvent, Gamsol, Mona Lisa Paint Thinner, Zest It etc) I have a "Supply List" section on my website where you can find links to the products I use in different countries which might be helpful! www.kirstyrebeccafineart.com/supplylists

[@al1ska.007]

Hi, I am just starting to learn colored pencil drawings and unfortunately don't have access to artist paper (the one that you use to transfer your image to the medium), and my freehand sketches don't work AT ALL, do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!❤💖

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

You can rub pastel/charcoal or graphite onto the back of your printed reference photo and then trace over your printed photo on top of your drawing paper... Then the pastel/graphite/charcoal will be imprinted onto your drawing paper 😊 Hoepfully that made sense! It's a bit hard to explain without showing you!

[@al1ska.007]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the advice 😁

[@Sante1035]

Really love the tutorial!!! I do have a question though. If I have prismacolor pencils and I have a commission to do on a dog as well, could I still use white gel pens and then finish the drawing off with a matte spray fixative to preserve it better so the gel pen does not flake? Its worked in the past, but did not know for sure if it was good to keep the pencil and pen down on the paper. (Also, what paper should I use for the portrait if I am using prismacolor wax based pencils?)

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 I personally wouldn't risk it, just in case. I wouldn't want my clients to come back in 5 or 10 years time because something happened to the drawing However, if you want to do it, I'd just let your clients know that you've used products that aren't archival and it may change the look of the piece over time You can use the Brush and Pencil products to create bright white highlights (and it's archival) if you need to! This tutorial shows you how you can do that, if it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOTXoaKaqlgoZY In terms of paper, it's totally up to you - everyone is different and prefers different papers for the techniques they like to use I personally like to use solvent to blend, so I work on Clairefontaine Pastelmat or Watercolour paper. There are other artists who prefer drafting film, Strathmore Bristol or other smoother papers as well. I'd suggest finding an artist who's work you admire, and ask them what supplies they use 😊

[@jocelynhsu5121]

It is so beautiful and I am very impressed. I am just a starter and I wonder what kind of pencil you used to highlight the white fur.

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 The most opaque white coloured pencil I have found is the Derwent Drawing Chinese white

[@SonOfBitchProduction]

Thanks Rebecca this was a fantastic tutorial & very inspirational. Do you have any white horse tutorials anywhere?

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thankyou, glad you found it helpful 😊 I don't at this stage unfortunately!

[@nettiemoss324]

Excellent video - thank you! Could the Chinese white pencil - or a Prisma - be used over watercolour to add some hi-lites?

[@KirstyRebeccaFineArt]

Thank you 😊 It definitely can, just make sure you do it in that order (watercolour first - let it dry, then add coloured pencil) to avoid any archival issues!