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How to Draw White Fur

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Drawing white fur is a must for all pet portrait artists. This how to course teches you how to use reflected light to create realistic but interesting white fur from your own photos. 

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How I'll Teach You

Every drawing course has been designed with care to give you the very best learning experience.

Video Courses

Clear video courses broken into easy steps.

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Use the community to get feedback from me and other students. Also take part in competitions!

Downloadables

Every course has video steps, a traceable outline, PDF workbook, materials list and step prompts.

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Beginner? Try the mini membership for £7.50!

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The membership has more than a few 'step-by-step' art lessons, a lot more...

 
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Student Work

Work from membership courses and personal projects

Best Bits

With well over 40 courses, there's lots to choose from! 

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Boxer Portrait

Part of a selection of pet portrait courses, the Boxer looks at heightening realism with value manipulation and careful use of details.

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Weekend Courses

For people short on time, the weekend courses have become really popular. All under an hour but with the same high quality results!

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The Foxes

Released several years ago, this still captures people's hearts. It's excellent for improving your fur work, with a special half-hour master class, too.

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Tiger Portrait

Part of a whole Africa series, this portrait is always a go to for new and old members alike. There's a lot to be learnt in this course and it's sure to push your limits.

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MORE THAN STEP BY STEP LESSONS

How You'll Learn to Draw

Step-by-step art lessons teach you to copy. I teach you to draw.

Fundamentals of Art

Start with the specially designed Fundamentals Course which gives you essential knowledge to begin.

Technique & Theory

Continue to grow with detailed art theory and pencil technique lessons for specific textures and colours of fur.

Beginner and Up

Courses range from beginner to advanced, with heaps of detail to help you progress through the membership.

Feedback

Upload your work to the community for tailored feedback from myself and others. Get areas to focus on and course suggestions.

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Lioness & Cub

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One of the most beautiful and technical courses to come to the membership, this will progress your skills and leave you with a whole new way of approaching your drawings.

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What's in a Lesson?

Reference Photos

Each class comes with a reference photo and a trace photo so you can get drawing quickly.

Materials List

Find exactly what I use for every class. The pencils numbers are also included in the real time video.

Techniques

Knowing how to use your materials correctly will allow you to create realistic textures every time.

Start to Finish

Every class has every step. Nothing is hidden so you can see exactly how I create each piece. 

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DEBBIE'S EXPERIENCE

"I’ve really enjoyed every minute and have some wonderful pictures which I now display proudly on my walls at home or gifts to friends and family. I will always want to continue with the guidance provided as I still have lots to learn but have now gained the confidence to start experimenting with my own independent pieces."

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How to start drawing

 

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CORE CONCEPTS

Quickly move from a basic 3D shape to a realistic animal with the fundamentals course that teaches you how to use tone.

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HOW TO BEGIN

Don't struggle to start a drawing ever again! I'll teach you material selection & underpainting techniques to get started.

Get 4 FREE Project Plans

 TECHNIQUES

A whole range of professional drawing technique videos that make your work look good enough to touch.

How to Draw Fur eBook

Pastel Mail

I offer free advice, tips and techniques, just good stuff, no fluff! 

How to start drawing

 

drawing lesson for tone showing two 3D shapes in pencil on paper

 

CORE CONCEPTS

Quickly move from a basic 3D shape to a realistic animal with the fundamentals course that teaches you how to use tone.

Enjoy a FREE Lesson

HOW TO BEGIN

Don't struggle to start a drawing ever again! Choose your materials, and your photo and use my methods to get cracking.

4 Free Project Plans

TECHNIQUES

Get stuck into a whole range of professional drawing techniques that will make your work look good enough to touch.

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MARTIN'S STORY

Emily has transformed me from never holding a pastel pencil to creating wonderful wild cats that friends want to purchase in less than 12 months! Her methodical workbooks to perfect step by step videos allow anyone to create beautiful paintings that you will want to hang on your wall. 

After 12 months and only 11 pastel paintings friends were suggesting I set up a local exhibition and open my own gallery! 

Course Library Trailers

Watch the trailers for every course currently available. See how long the course is and which membership tier it's available in.

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Lioness & Cub

Level: Advanced
Duration: 7+ hours
Best for: Complex Lighting

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Beau - Out April

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: White Fur

COMING OUT APRIL

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Boxer Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Short flat fur

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Jackapoo Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Special Timelapse Lesson
Best for: Inspirational learning

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Cockapoo

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 3 hours
Best for: Wavy Fur

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Labradoodle Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 1.5 hours
Best for: Wild fur textures

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Spaniel Portrait

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 2 hours
Best for: Eyes and curly fur

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Pastel Fundamentals

Level: Total Beginner
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Getting started

 Creator Membership

 Mini Membership

 

Techniques Library

Level: Intermediate +
Format: Multiple Lessons
Best for: Leveling Up

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Art Theory Area

Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Format: Multiple Lessons
Best for: Deeper Learning

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Lemur

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: White Fur

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Otter

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Value Compression

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Bright Beetle

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Weekend projects

 Creator Membership

Mini Membership

 

Tiger Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 4+ hours
Best for: A large project for experienced artists

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

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Horse Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3.5 hours
Best for: Learning colour theory for portraits

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Bee & Blackberries

Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Pencil techniques

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

 

Cecropia Moth

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend projects

 Creator Membership

 Mini Membership

 

Blue Tit

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Detailed weekend project

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Cow Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3+ hours
Best for: White fur

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Iris Study

Level: Beginner
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Luminosity with complimentary colours

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Fig Study

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Creating 3D forms

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Fighter Fish

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Illusion of vivid colours

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Foxes

Level: Advanced
Duration: 8 hours
Best for: Fur masterclass

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Reticulated Giraffe

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 3+ hours
Best for: Warm and cool tones

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Wild Leopard

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3.5+ hours
Best for: Creating fur patterns 

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✘ Mini Membership

Buy single class for £25
 

Nuthatch & Moss

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Desaturated colours

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Robin with Snow

Level: Beginner +
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Simple colour theory

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Tiny Hare

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Illustrative style

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Sunbird

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Art theory

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Swallow

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2+ hours
Best for: Creating iridescence

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Tawny Owl

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Weekend project

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Black Grouse

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Learning compressed tones

 Creator Membership

Mini Membership

 

Hare Portrait

Level: Advanced
Duration: 3.5 hours
Best for: Creating realistic fur

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Kingfisher & Water

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5 hours
Best for: Illusion of water

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Harvest Mouse

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend projects

 Creator Membership

 Mini Membership

Baby Chimp

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2.5 hours
Best for: Black fur

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

Bee Eater

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1.5+ hours
Best for: Complimentary Colours

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Hawfinch

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Layering Colours

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Goldfish

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Understanding Underpaintings

 Creator Membership

✔ Mini Membership

 

Bauble

Level: Beginner
Duration: -1 hours
Best for: Value Study

 Creator Membership

✔ Mini Membership

 

Atlas Moth

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend Project

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Beetle

Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 hour
Best for: Weekend Project

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Sycamore

Level: Beginner +
Duration: 1+ hours
Best for: Fundamentals Recap

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Collie Timelapse

Timelapse Voice Over
Duration: 30 mins
Best for: Insight

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Leaping Horse

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Colour Theory

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

 

Reindeer

Level: Advanced
Duration: 2.5+ hours
Best for: Reflected Light

 Creator Membership

✘ Mini Membership

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Want to be a pet portrait artist?

Fun fact, I'd never drawn a dog before my first pet portrait commission. I didn't need to, I had the right artistic building blocks already in place...

 

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