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How To Draw A Realistic Cat Eye In Colored Pencil
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How To Draw A Realistic Cat Eye In Colored Pencil

Learn How To Create Realistic Drawings In Colored Pencil
Created byKristy Allen
Last updated 1/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • How to create realistic fur texture
  • Proper Layering techniques to achieve a realistic result
  • How to create a shiny or glassy surface
  • Using various detailing and highlighting methods

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 1h 31m total length

  • Introduction2:03

    In this course we will learn how to draw a realistic Cat eye in colored pencil. Beginners welcome! I will be using Fabriano Artistico 140lb Hotpress paper, Polychromos and Prismacolor Pencils.

  • Transferring The Image5:09

    First we will use a graphite stick and the image print out to transfer the image to our drawing surface.

  • Adding the first Layers of Pencil10:15

    Now we start adding the first layers of color to start building the under painting.

  • Building Color in The Eye16:02

    In this section we will build the colors in the eye and create the foundation where we can then add the highlights and shadows.

  • Blocking out the fur texture17:49

    Here is where we start to block out where the fur sections are in the shadowed areas to help us build off of.

  • Adding More Color in the Eye11:29

    Here, we will dive into the smaller details of the eye to get the realistic result.

  • Building the Fur Texture and Creating Depth13:55

    In this section we will slowly work in the fur and add sections pf fur by grouping the clumps of fur in dark areas, then build color in the warm to cool portions.

  • Final Highlights and Shadows14:53

    Finally, we will go back into the drawing as a whole, and bring through more of the darkest areas and the brightest highlights to finish the drawing!

Requirements

  • Beginners Welcome!

Description

Our Project for The Course is a Blue/Green Beautiful Cat Eye!

I printed my reference photo in a 3 X 3 size. The Reference Photo is attached below.

The Course is broken down into 7 sections

1. Transferring The Sketch - How to accurately transfer your reference photo using graphite.

2. Applying First Layers Of Color - We will build the foundation to work from by applying very light layers of the mid tones.

3. Building Color Saturation In The Eye - Slowly we will increase layers of the mid tone colors and start to separate the darker shadowed areas.

4. Starting The Base Layers Of Fur - We will start building a foundation of texture for the fur by using the black pencil for the darker groupings of fur then add in lots of fur strokes with the mid tone greys.

5. Final Layers Of Color In The Eye - Now we are getting to the point where we can apply more pressure and saturate the eye to create the values and contrast.

6. Creating Texture and Depth In The Fur - At this point we are really diving into the value and making sure we have our darks and lights in. Then we will use a Slice tool (or Xacto knife) to create tiny fine lines to increase the appearance of texture and create some highlights.

7. Highlights and Shadows - Now we are at the fun part! We will use the white pencil and a white paint marker to get the glossy highlights in the eye and around the lids. Then, by using the black pencil we will go around the whole drawing and saturate the darkest areas to finalize the drawing.

Supplies:

Fabriano Artistico 140lb Hotpress Paper

Putty Eraser

Graphite Stick (any graphite pencil)

Odorless Mineral Spirits/Solvent

Taklon Brush to Blend

Slice Tool or Xacto Knife (optional)

Uni-posca White Paint Marker (Or any White Paint Pen/Marker you have will do just fine!)

Polychromos Pencils:

Black

Cold Grey III

Light Cobalt Turquoise

Bluish Turquoise

Deep Cobalt Green

Cold Grey V

Indigo Blue

Cobalt Green

Cobalt Turquoise

Warm Grey VI

Cold Grey II

Dark Sepia

Light Pthalo Green

Helio Turquoise

Prismacolor Pencils:

Black

White

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner to Intermediate Colored Pencil Artists

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