Realistic Wildlife Images in Graphite Pencil
A course by Cole McNair , Artist
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.
Capture the essence of wildlife with realistic graphite drawings in this online course. Join artist Cole McNair as he shares his expertise in depicting animals through detailed linework, shading, and blending techniques. Throughout the course, you'll explore texture, value, and form to create stunning illustrations that bring the animal kingdom to life.
You'll start by learning about the materials needed and how to build values, tones, and texture. Cole will guide you through the process of drawing different kinds of fur and help you choose the main subject for your composition. You'll explore accurate proportions, blocking in base shapes, and refining every detail to create realistic drawings.
Discover Cole's creative process and techniques for adding depth, dimension, and realism to your artwork. He'll also show you how to incorporate backgrounds and introduce pops of color to your black and white drawings. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to create your own wildlife illustrations with graphite, using just a pencil and paper.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (45)
- 2,098 students
- 15 lessons (2h 11m)
- 16 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
For the final project of this course, you'll have the opportunity to illustrate a detailed wildlife composition featuring an Andalusian horse. Applying the techniques and skills you've learned throughout the course, you'll capture the beauty and essence of this magnificent creature, bringing it to life on paper with graphite.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of how to use graphite pencils and a passion for wildlife art. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced artist seeking to enhance your skills, Cole McNair will guide you through the process of creating realistic animal drawings. Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of depicting the animal kingdom with just a pencil and paper.
Requirements and materials
To make the most of this course, you'll need a set of graphite pencils, paper, brushes, cotton balls, blending stumps, and an eraser as basic tools. Please refer to the detailed materials list for additional tools that you can acquire. Join us in this creative exploration and bring your wildlife illustrations to life.
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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.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Understanding Tools and Techniques
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The Materials
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Different Ways of Creating Texture
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How to Create Different Animal Fur 1
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How to Create Different Animal Fur 2
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U3
Using an Image to Block in Shapes
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How to Choose Imagery
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Sketching Your Work to Accurate Proportions
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How to Block in Base Shapes
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U4
Techniques to Refine Your Work
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Refining the Detail on the Head of the Horse
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Refining the Detail on the Body of the Horse
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Final Touches
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Adding a Background
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U5
Taking Your Work to the Next Level
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Matting and Framing for Presentation of the Work
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How to Add Fun Pops of Color for Black-and-White Art
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FP
Final project
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Realistic Wildlife Images in Colored Pencil
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Gostei muito deste curso porque ele complementou minha técnica em desenhar com grafite, principalmente pêlos de animais. Mas para quem é iniciante, acredito que o curso também será proveitoso. O instrutor tem conhecimento sobre o que ensina, boa didática e preparou exercícios + material complementar que irá ajudar a completar o curso e aplicar nos desenhos pessoais pós curso
Excelente curso, me ajudou principalmente na parte de textura
very articulate, breaks things down into steps nicely.
Excelente curso. El profesor impresiona por su destreza y su arte. Hermoso trabajo.
I watched the videos one time now and starting over again...so i can draw with the videos.