Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil

Final Touches

A course by Cole McNair , Artist

Artist. Austin, United States.
Joined July 2022
98% positive reviews (43)
1,944 students
Audio: English
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About the video: Final Touches

Overview

“Details may make the difference between your artwork and others. Therefore, I will teach you the importance of stepping back and observing your work to see where you can add more contrast to make your drawing stand out even more.”

In this video lesson Cole McNair addresses the topic: Final Touches, 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

“In the previous lesson, I went over all the details of how to build the texture and dimension of the face and the body of the horse, as well as starting out with the mane, and then showing you guys how to add your own touches to the hair. And now this lesson, we're gonna go over how to do the final details, maybe take a few step backs if you wanna add a little bit more depth and dimension as well. First things I wanna start with is go over the hair. I know that we mapped it out, so now we need to start building those value tones and those shapes into the horse. So I'm gonna be using my pit ...”

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Course summary for: Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil

  • Level: Beginner
  • 98% positive reviews (43)
  • 1944 students
  • 5 units
  • 15 lessons (2h 11m)
  • 3 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Areas

    Drawing, Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Pencil Drawing, Realistic Drawing

Cole McNair

Cole McNair
A course by Cole McNair

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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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  • 15 lessons (2h 11m)
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Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil. Illustration course by Cole McNair

Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil

A course by Cole McNair
Artist. Austin, United States.
Joined July 2022
  • 98% positive reviews (43)
  • 1,944 students