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Arctic Fox

$45.00

This proud arctic fox is set in the snow with backlighting. This fun but challenging tutorial will show you how animals fur is actually made up of other colours and very little actual white. The snow luminescence is created by using mauve and light ultramarine as a base colour. This is an excellent video to learn techniques for white fur and a backlit animal.

  1. Basic Sketching Techniques: You’ll begin with basic sketching techniques, such as how to create the outline of the fox’s body and facial features. It will cover proportion, shape, and symmetry.
  2. Layering and Blending: Pitt Pastel pencils allow for layering and blending to achieve realistic textures and colours. The tutorial will demonstrate how to build up your layers of colour, create fur texture, and blend the colours smoothly.
  3. Capturing Details: Drawing the eyes, nose, and other intricate details is crucial in bringing your fox to life. The tutorial will provide guidance on how to observe and capture these details accurately.
  4. Shading and Highlights: Achieving depth and volume is essential in your artwork. You’ll learn how to shade different parts of the fox’s body to create the illusion of form and add highlights to enhance the three-dimensional effect.
  5. Background and Composition: The tutorial will cover techniques for creating a background that complements the fox and adds context to the artwork. You’ll discover how to choose colours, create textures, and establish a pleasing composition.
  6. Finishing Touches: You’ll finalize your artwork by adding small details and lighting to enhance the overall realism and visual impact.

Follow the tutorial step-by-step and adapt the techniques to your own style and preferences as you gain experience.