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Zara's Pet Portraits & Wildlife Art
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 20 ม.ค. 2018
My name is Zara Toms, based in Hampshire in the UK. I specialise in detailed pet portraits and wildlife art in pastels and acrylics. My TH-cam channel is packed full of painting & drawing tips and techniques. If you're beginning your art journey, a hobbyist or an advanced artist I'm always happy to answer any art related questions. If you'd like to grow and develop your art further I offer in depth, considerably slower, often real time tutorial in pastels and acrylics on my Patreon. My Patreon has a large range of domestic pets for members who are looking to expand into pet portraits themselves. With a range of breeds demonstrating the tips and techniques I use to transfer into their own portraits. There is also a wide range of wildlife subjects so there is something for everyone :).
I upload videos to TH-cam every Tuesday & Saturday.
I upload videos to TH-cam every Tuesday & Saturday.
How to paint dog ears & fur in acrylics | German Shepherd painting
In this tutorial I'll show how to paint dog ears and fur in acrylics. The tips and techniques can be used in any upright ear shape regardless of the animal. Cats for example has the same ear shape and position. When painting dog ears like this, the layering order is crucial. That is what will help make it far easier to paint and achieve more depth and realism.
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Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite & Tutorials:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart
Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :)
petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk/?page_id=3404
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Links:
Tips for painting fur in acrylics: th-cam.com/video/7jTCFX8tem0/w-d-xo.html
How to glaze with acrylics: th-cam.com/video/gArTCMSkZv8/w-d-xo.html
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Social media:
Facebook page: Zara.Toms.Artist
Instagram: zaratomsart
Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk
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Materials used:
8" x 10" canvas board
Paints: Liquitex Basics
Reference photo: Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash
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Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite & Tutorials:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart
Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :)
petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk/?page_id=3404
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Links:
Tips for painting fur in acrylics: th-cam.com/video/7jTCFX8tem0/w-d-xo.html
How to glaze with acrylics: th-cam.com/video/gArTCMSkZv8/w-d-xo.html
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Social media:
Facebook page: Zara.Toms.Artist
Instagram: zaratomsart
Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk
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Materials used:
8" x 10" canvas board
Paints: Liquitex Basics
Reference photo: Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash
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In this tutorial I'll show how to do blue cat eyes in pastels. I've also included a few tips for drawing fur in pastels when working on the fur around the eye. The layering process of both sections is so important. When trying to capture bright colours and keep colour saturation the layering process needs to be right to ensure the layers don't look muddy. If that happens it can be hard to fix s...
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How to paint a photo realistic Lion in acrylics | Painting fur in acrylics
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Excellent video thanks
Thank you very much for this tutorial! I watch your pastel videos but thanks to you I wanted to take up graphite again and I'm having a great time following this tutorial! Thank you
@@melikayna8342 so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tutorial 😁
Amazing talent you've got . Quick question here: how to blend out my foundation brush strokes once the acrylic has dried out? 😢
is there a way i could send you my work for you criteria
i don't know how you manage to get all the hair from your reference photo in exactly the same place . I've recently finished a commission for two short haired dogs and putting in all the tiny hairs was a mare.
@treetop1957able this is something I cover in my real time tutorials. I use a set layering process that makes it much easier to work out what to draw first. Mapping in the lights and darks early on really helps.
So great, thank you. I'm going to join your Patreon graphite tier! When you have client provided photos, how do you get photos that provide enough detail, especially in the eyes and nose? I try lightening them digitally but still sometimes still not enough detail.
Wonderful and very helpful, love watching your vids ❤
@Lizziebird-pg4gj thank you so much. So pleased it was helpful 😊
Love your work. Do you have a list of pastel colours that are good basics for animal portraits please?
@jandaniel9133 thank you =). I have a list of my must have supplies on my Patreon. But the basics for animals are usually a few different brown shades, some greys, a pink, a purple and some ochre. That will cover the bulk of neutral colour fur. But with all the different fur colours there's no one set selection.
Thank you x
What is it what you are doing with that metal plate?
Hi, I'm having trouble with the lineart before I start shading. Could u pls make a video on the drawing/lineart for a white cat (ragdoll)? If u want the reference I'm working with I would be inclined to send it to you.
this is imposiable with canson pastel papers 😢
@@jumanas4012 paper plays a bug part in what level of realism can be achieved with pastels. Pastelmat has been the best paper by far that I've tried.
Great tutorial! When you are working on the muzzle, it almost looks like you're using a gray pencil at times. Are you?
@LaurieLyon-t3b thank you =). All the pencils are graphite so they're different grey shades but it depends on how much pressure is applied and lighter pressure will create a lighter grey etc.
I love how you’ve captured the movement of the mane. I’ve only painted one lion so far, which I enjoyed especially the different details. But…I foresee more lion paintings in the future. And I love how you said ‘I can ADJUST the colour with a glaze.’ I try to refrain from calling it colour correction which would indicate a mistake.
@mimisart I love painting this Lion so I'd happily paint more 😅. I don't mind mistakes. That's what makes us better artists. Learning how to work around it or fix them improves our painting/drawing skills. But glazes are wonderful because it takes the stress away from worrying about mixing the exact colour at every layer. Lovely way of working to break down the process a little more 🥰
Love your work. I’m having trouble mixing the right colours, I end up making it to red. Any suggestions. Cheers😊
@@mareederby what colours are you using? Are you trying to mix browns more similar to this Cockerpoo painting?
I’m painting a covoodle using cad yellow light, Prussian and cad red light. I find it’s to red so added burnt umber thank you so much for replying x
This staffys face is a carbon copy of my dog when he was a little younger, watching this i thought it was him only diff is he has littke white dots on his left ear and some black around his sholders, face has this exact same amount of black and white in the same places gorgeous portrait xx
This is stunning the blue majorly pops against the fur colouring, thankyou for sharing and for the tips, i find pastles difficult, i would like to give them another go at some point ❤❤
Thank you Zara for a wonderful tutorial. Cats eye looks so realistic, you have given some great tips and I look forward to putting them to use 💕
@@Lizziebird-pg4gj so pleased the video was helpful =)
I'm a complete beginner and this was fascinating. So much I didn't realize that goes into it. Thank you for this.!
this is amazing! You're very talented and gave me some new insight! Thank you!!
@susanKochenberger thank you. So pleased it was helpful 😊
WoW 🙀
@dariebruneau7086 thank you 😊
hola quedo hermoso ,pregunto lo que usas para dibujar lo pelos de la pata es una plantilla me gustaría verlo mejor gracias desde argentina ruben...
i don't believe you included your tools.
@madelyn7521 all of the tools are in the real time tutorials on Patreon.
☺️What paper do you draw on?
The description states that it is a canvas board.
@@RAMI263 its a canvas board =)
I have well I used to have a poodle. He was supposed to be a toy miniature poodle, but he came out to be sort of medium size. We got him when I was six years old and he just passed away on Saturday so I’m just trying to think of like Christmas ideas because I love doing art I’m not professional, but I just love to do it for fun, I’ve known him my whole life pretty much I mean my mom has had a couple dogs before but this winter longest dog she’s ever had. I’m just trying to think of ways to keep them around. I’ve seen people create their pets in art, but I don’t know how.
Awsome Miss. ❤
How did you draw the original outline so well? I struggle the most with the outline and proportions.
At precisely 13:34, you use a black tool with a silver base and a spongy looking black tip for the spaniel's ears. What is that? Is it a smudger or a type of pencil?
@@22cyndi22 it's a pastel stick holder with a black pastel stick inside.
Beautiful thank you
@leelanandaihalagamage8005 thank you 😊
how do you sharpen your pastel pencils? I can never get mine long enough to make such fine fur details
@@rachellobb6904 I use a Stanley knife to sharpen my pencils.
Che meraviglia.
what is that big black pastel pencil youre using for the darkest largest areas?
I am left handed so things the way you do it I struggle sometime with the angles
Maybe try turning your canvas. Being right handed I struggle with certain angles that a leftie wouldn’t struggle with. Another thing you could do is mirror the image/reference photo. So the lion would be facing to your right instead of the left.
Superb creation, thank you. I adore. 🎨👍
@fredericbryla6412 thank you so much 💓
@@fredericbryla6412 so kind, thank you 😊