Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil
Different Ways of Creating Texture
A course by Cole McNair , Artist
About the video: Different Ways of Creating Texture
Overview
“Now, I will show you how to use the tools to create texture and patterns to create an Andalusian horse. ”
In this video lesson Cole McNair addresses the topic: Different Ways of Creating Texture, which is part of the Domestika online course: Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil. Unlock your artistic potential and create wildlife images using graphite pencil. Learn how to draw a horse using techniques that can be applied to any animal..
Partial transcription of the video
“So in the previous lesson, we went over all the different tools and materials that we need in this course. Now, in this lesson, we're going to go over how to utilize your X-ACTO knife to get a sharp point with your pencil and the different ways that you build value tones with your graphite. The first thing I'm going to go into is how to sharpen our pencil. So I am going to step back a little bit, just that way I can show you how to use this at a very safe manner, because of course we don't want to hurt ourselves in this process. So I like to use my X-ACTO knife. What you can do is just grab...”
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Course summary for: Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Pencil Drawing, Realistic Drawing

Cole McNair
A course by Cole McNair
Cole McNair is an accomplished artist based in Austin, Texas, specializing in wildlife artistry using graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor. With a focus on capturing the beauty and intricate details of animals, Cole's artwork reflects a deep understanding of the animal form and conveys a sense of realism and emotion.
Through his expertise in drawing animals, Cole has mastered the techniques of working with graphite to create depth, dimension, and texture in his artwork. His unique approach combines additive and subtractive processes, allowing him to bring his subjects to life on paper.
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