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Draw a Stunning Cat's Eye using Pastel Pencils
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Draw a Stunning Cat's Eye using Pastel Pencils

Discover your hidden artistic talents with this free art tutorial on creating a beautiful, realistic cat's eye.
Created byColin Bradley School of Art
Last updated 2/2024
English
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What you'll learn

  • How to Draw a Realistic Cat's Eye
  • The basics of using Pastel Pencils
  • The light to dark rule when layering Pastel Pencils
  • How to apply the techniques learnt to start their own pet portraits

Course content

3 sections • 8 lectures • 1h 21m total length

  • Introduction1:50

    Please read this first before getting started :-)

Requirements

  • Pastel Pencils (listed in the introduction)
  • Pastel Paper - Colin uses Fabriano Ingres Paper but you can use another make
  • Colour Shaper Blending Tools (We recommend to have at least a grey chisel size 2 shaper)
  • Pencil Eraser (we recommend a double ended eraser - one with a soft and hard end)

Description

Have you ever dreamed of creating artwork you can truly be proud of? With this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to paint a stunning, realistic cat’s eye—even if you’ve never picked up a pastel pencil before! By the end of this course, you’ll have a finished piece that will amaze you, and maybe even surprise you, with what you’re capable of achieving.

Why Pastel Pencils?

Pastel pencils are one of the easiest and most forgiving art mediums to learn. As an artist with over 30 years of experience, I can confidently say they’re perfect for beginners. They blend effortlessly, layer beautifully, and offer a level of control that makes creating detailed artwork a breeze.

What Makes This Course Unique?

You don’t need any freehand drawing skills to get started. We provide an outline drawing for you to trace, so you can focus on learning and enjoying the process. Step by step, I’ll guide you through the techniques to create a lifelike grey cat’s eye, showing you just how easy and rewarding pastel pencils can be.

What You’ll Need

Getting started is simple! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Pastel Pencils:

    • Faber-Castell PITT Pastel Pencils (101 White, 230 Cold Grey I, 233 Cold Grey IV, 181 Payne’s Grey, 143 Cobalt Blue).

  • Pastel Paper:

    • Sand-coloured PastelMat is ideal for its durability and ability to hold multiple layers, but other pastel papers like UART 800 grit work well too.

  • Outline Drawing:

    • Use the provided outline to trace your starting point. A graphite or white tracing sheet makes this quick and easy.

Learn Step by Step

This course includes clear, easy-to-follow video lessons where I’ll show you exactly how to:

  • Blend colours seamlessly.

  • Build depth and detail layer by layer.

  • Create textures that make your artwork come alive.

Each step is explained in detail so you can follow along at your own pace, gaining confidence and new skills as you go.

Start Your Artistic Journey Today!

With just a handful of supplies and this beginner-friendly course, you’ll see how simple it is to create stunning artwork. Whether you’re looking to try something new or begin your journey into pet portraits, this course is the perfect place to start.

Sign up now and discover the joy of creating art you can be proud of!

Who this course is for:

  • Artists that would like to learn to use Pastel Pencils
  • Anyone wanting to try colouring as an enjoyable hobby
  • Artists that enjoy drawing pets
  • Anyone who wants to be an artist

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