HOW TO PAINT SHORT BLACK FUR | PAINTING BLACK FUR IN ACRYLICS

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    How to paint black fur in acrylics.
    I like to tackle this by working light to dark with multiple layers. I like to get a good base layer in place and build up my details gradually.
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    Materials used:
    4" x 6" canvas board
    Liquitex basics acrylic paint
    Daler & Rowney brushes

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  • @sevenirises
    @sevenirises Рік тому +4

    You've made these steps so much easier for me to follow. Thank you. ❤

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  Рік тому

      My pleasure. So pleased it was useful 😀

  • @MFH916
    @MFH916 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent idea to turn the painting upside down. That helped a lot.

  • @wonkywhisker1036
    @wonkywhisker1036 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant, I’m about to paint a black cat in acrylics for the first time. Thanks for the tips.

  • @GregElder-gi4gr
    @GregElder-gi4gr Рік тому +2

    I'm so grateful for this tutorial! There are several on UA-cam, but this one is exceptional. I'm painting a black English Mastweiler today and am going to have your video on step-by-step while doing it. Thanks!

  • @skullingtonfly
    @skullingtonfly Рік тому +1

    You did an absolutely amazing job on that and I hung on to your every word 👍🏼🙏🏼

  • @suzannefulton3015
    @suzannefulton3015 8 місяців тому +1

    This is extremely helpful. Thank you!

  • @Edward-rw3kq
    @Edward-rw3kq Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant, clear in depth tutorial, I had to subscribe its exactly what I was looking for..thanQ.

  • @ateam4986
    @ateam4986 2 роки тому +1

    You have inspired me to start painting again . I love this painting

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому

      Thank you :). It's a wonderful medium, one of my favourites

  • @patriciakersey5356
    @patriciakersey5356 Рік тому

    I attempted to create " black fur. Will try again with your help.

  • @marinasmith7113
    @marinasmith7113 10 місяців тому

    Just great tutorial! Thank you very much!

  • @xenbuff
    @xenbuff 22 дні тому

    Amazing talent you've got . Quick question here: how to blend out my foundation brush strokes once the acrylic has dried out? 😢

  • @ltlove63
    @ltlove63 Рік тому +1

    your work is incredible 🌹🙏

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  Рік тому

      Thank you so much that's really kind ❤️

  • @FRAN2639
    @FRAN2639 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful information

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  9 місяців тому

      Pleased to hear it was helpful 🥰

  • @jennifersheldon2423
    @jennifersheldon2423 2 роки тому +1

    Black dogs are so hard to paint. Thank you ,this lab helped alot.

  • @maudcharleen
    @maudcharleen Рік тому

    Thank you so much. I had to put my best friend to sleep a few months ago my heart is missing her so much.
    I’m trying to paint her picture

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  Рік тому

      Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that 😢. It's the worst part about sharing life with them 💔

  • @user-jk9eo9pr6u
    @user-jk9eo9pr6u Рік тому

    Thank you, great tutorial.

  • @coviedogs
    @coviedogs Рік тому

    You are special!

  • @coviedogs
    @coviedogs 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely!

  • @TheBlueBulliesCrew
    @TheBlueBulliesCrew Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video!!!

  • @samenerve8623
    @samenerve8623 7 місяців тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @milakei
    @milakei Рік тому

    Восхитительно, класс!!! ❤👏😍😍😍

  • @srilakshmij121
    @srilakshmij121 Рік тому

    Loved ur painting

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  Рік тому

      Thank you :)

    • @srilakshmij121
      @srilakshmij121 Рік тому

      Can share vedio on full portrait of black Labrador, will be waiting 🤩

  • @crisalidathomassie1811
    @crisalidathomassie1811 Рік тому +1

    Nice video, interesting process and so much inspiration. Have you ever painted a Chocolate Doberman dog? I would love to see you painting one. New subscriber. Congratulations! Blessings and be safe.❤❤❤

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  Рік тому

      Thank you so much =). I haven't actually. That would make for a lovely painting. I'll get one added to my list 😁

  • @meeraahuja1594
    @meeraahuja1594 11 місяців тому

    Awesome

  • @troygroff4512
    @troygroff4512 2 роки тому +2

    What brand of brushes do you prefer for doing fur? Would love to know all the brushes you used for this? I think I noticed about 5 brushes. Awesome art! Thanks!

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you =). 99% of my brushes are by Daler & Rowney. I love them. Last for years, some I've had for over 5 years and they're still perfect.

    • @merrilywillis377
      @merrilywillis377 2 роки тому +1

      I think he asked about the 5 or so sizes as well ??

    • @rosered8234
      @rosered8234 11 місяців тому

      She doesn’t tell you all the specifics .. because its a matketing ploy for her patreon .. which tbh is fair play .
      Artists do need to make a living …
      But yeah - she goes into all the small fundamentals on her patreon.

    • @rosered8234
      @rosered8234 11 місяців тому +1

      Generally though round 1/2/4//6 are the best brushes
      & rowney line brush 1

  • @christineschafer1484
    @christineschafer1484 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing result. Do you use any glazing mediums or only water?

  • @kareningram9692
    @kareningram9692 Рік тому +1

    Could you do one for short brown fur please am tring to paint a chocolate lab in acrylics

  • @merrilywillis377
    @merrilywillis377 2 роки тому +1

    Can you please point us to the link you mentioned on how to do the eyes? Thanks

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому

      I believe that was in reference to the slow version on Patreon. The link for that is www.patreon.com/zaratomsart :)

  • @linneaheaverlo688
    @linneaheaverlo688 4 місяці тому

    Is there a slower, full length tutorial on this same subject? I can only find the 16 min version.

  • @linneaheaverlo688
    @linneaheaverlo688 4 місяці тому

    I am a subscriber of yours but can’t seem to get to this full tutorial (how to paint black fur). The link infers that I am not a member.

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  4 місяці тому

      Are you a member of my Patreon on any of the acrylic tiers?

    • @linneaheaverlo688
      @linneaheaverlo688 4 місяці тому

      @@zaratomsart I think so? Let me look. I subscribe to about 5 artists.

  • @TravelswithLucky
    @TravelswithLucky 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the excellent study! What color did you use for the glaze

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure =). Erm... I used a few glazes I think. But it depends on the light source. Usually a mixture of a blue (ultramarine blue usually) black or possibly some dioxazine purple if the colour is a little warmer. Sometimes black fur reflects browns as well so it just depends. Something like this in the video more blues and purples in the mix.

    • @TravelswithLucky
      @TravelswithLucky 2 роки тому +2

      @@zaratomsart thank you!

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому

      @@TravelswithLucky :) :)

  • @shirleyarndt3797
    @shirleyarndt3797 Рік тому +1

    How do you decide whether to do the dog in acrylic or pastel??

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  Рік тому

      Great question! For me, this now mainly falls down to what my Patreon members would like to see featured as I try to tailor the content there as much as I can. But when I was just doing pet portraits and a client asked my opinion on what medium would work best I always decided once I saw the photos. If the dog for instance had a really soft looking coat I would likely sway more towards pastels as the blending can be done so easily at each required layer. That's the only real time I'd be definitely deciding between one medium or the other. Other than that pastels and acrylics are very similar in how we work with them so I'd let the client decide if they have a strong preference =).

  • @ateam4986
    @ateam4986 2 роки тому +1

    Did you use acrylic paint for the purple glaze ?

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому

      Yeah, all of this was in acrylics =)

  • @merrilywillis377
    @merrilywillis377 2 роки тому

    Just looking for the eye link you mentioned please

  • @arikawithana3023
    @arikawithana3023 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, what size brush do you use for the fur's fine detail? Thank you!

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому

      I use many depending on the type of fur texture. But mainly I stick to my liner brushes size 1 and 2 usually.

    • @arikawithana3023
      @arikawithana3023 2 роки тому +1

      @@zaratomsart thanks! My detail brushes aren't very good and lose their point quickly.

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  2 роки тому

      @@arikawithana3023 oh really? Have you tried the Graduate series by Daler & Rowney? They have never ended up damaged. Maybe worth a try =)

    • @arikawithana3023
      @arikawithana3023 2 роки тому

      @@zaratomsart I'll give it a shot :)

  • @wendymcmiles5716
    @wendymcmiles5716 Рік тому

    You don’t say what colors or sizes brushes you are using 😊

    • @zaratomsart
      @zaratomsart  Рік тому

      The colours and brushes I've used are all on the Patreon tutorial. The colours are predominantly mars black, titanium white, ultramarine blue and dioxazine purple. This is my go to palette for black fur depending on how warm or cool the fur looks. Black fur is really reflective so it can pick up browner tints as well.