Article · Studio Eriksdotter
Pet Portraits: How to paint realistic face and body
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2021
About this lesson
Continues the pet-portrait series by covering ears, face and body: building ears with skin folds and fur direction, linking features with mid-tones, layering directional strokes for fluffy versus sleek coats, and adding whiskers sparingly. Includes advice on pushing through the 'ugly phase'.
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R.J. Fleming