Drawing fur can feel daunting, especially when you're still building your graphite pencil skills. It’s easy for the texture to look coarse or wiry instead of soft and realistic. However, once you understand the right techniques, you'll see it's not as difficult as you'd expect

In this beginner-friendly class, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step process for drawing realistic fur with graphite pencils, helping you achieve soft, lifelike texture and natural contrast.

By the end of the class, you’ll know how to:

Choose the essential materials every graphite artist needs
Use core pencil techniques to build realistic texture
Layer tones to create depth and contrast
Draw a complete kitten portrait, from the initial sketch to the final details

This class is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to improve their realism with graphite. I explain every step clearly, without complicated terms, so you can focus on enjoying the drawing process while building your skills.

Silvia Soto

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