Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil
Refining the Detail on the Head of the Horse
A course by Cole McNair , Artist
About the video: Refining the Detail on the Head of the Horse
Overview
“In this lesson, I will teach you how to start adding details. Then, you will see how to use all the techniques to create the horse's shadows, highlights, hair, and fur texture. ”
In this video lesson Cole McNair addresses the topic: Refining the Detail on the Head of the Horse , 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 now that in the previous lesson, we went over how to get our base layers for this horse to really make sure that we're set up for the next part of our drawing. In this lesson, we are going to go over how to refine the detail in the head of the horse. So usually for me, when I start with my drawing, I've gotten all my base layers down. I like to kind of figure out what areas I need to spend the most time with and start there and then kind of work my way out. One of the first steps I really love to do is go in and define the shape of the eye and most of the texture. So then that way we can...”
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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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