How to Draw Fur Pt 1 | 3 things to help you BEFORE you start drawing

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    VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
    In part 1 of this pen and ink drawing tutorial I share 3 invaluable tips on drawing fur. This is a challenging topic for many so I want to take my time working through it. In this video I focus on 3 important Pre-Drawing tips. These are things to look and think about based on your observation that will help to give you the confidence, foundation, and guidance you need before you start laying down your strokes. These tips can be applied to a wide variety of subjects, so its all a matter of how you choose to apply them.
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Komentáře • 163

  • @inz_uzi
    @inz_uzi Před 5 lety +44

    The tip about clusters of fur opened my eyes. Never thought about it that way. It makes fur rendering more realistic regardles of style. Your videos are simple - in a way - but very dense with useful information. And fun to watch. Thank you.

  • @kouyopoto
    @kouyopoto Před 5 lety +216

    Great I'll finally be able to draw my mother in law

  • @ramniwassingh3684
    @ramniwassingh3684 Před 5 lety +133

    He is the best art teacher of our time . (Those who agree hit like)

    • @KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES
      @KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES Před 5 lety +8

      he is my favorite. there are people with more specific videos on design, especially for cars, but no one explains things as clear or in depth.

    • @igdlackbig
      @igdlackbig Před 4 lety +1

      Nah I won’t hit like but I like his video

  • @BigDomski
    @BigDomski Před 5 lety +44

    YES! I thought you were gone forever! Your videos have inspired me to pick up drawing again (I’m 22). It was always something I’ve enjoyed doing growing up, but it just kinda vanished from my life at some point. You have no idea how happy it makes me feel, knowing that I’ve found something I love doing because of the process of doing it, not the end result.
    Thank you Alphonso, I am definitely buying your book soon. Your way of teaching is excellent, everything you say makes sense to me even though I’m nowhere near your skill level haha 😆
    Edit: as to your book, would u recommend it for someone who is mainly interested in drawing with pencils/graphite? Obviously your books are titled „pen and ink” but I feel like it would still apply to graphite in majority of instances. Anyone else who bought the book (or not!), feel free to give me advice 😁

    • @Losckeychan
      @Losckeychan Před 5 lety +1

      Hey! For pencil and graphite there may be some techniques that will differ since pencil and graphite are blendable, however i think a good point is made in this review of Alphonso's work; czcams.com/video/AD1AX-yXPL8/video.html
      To summarize the key point, whether you are working with pencil or pen, the foundation of line quality and varience is still the same. With pencil and other mediums like it, you just need to know what details you need to stress vs ones you don't and practicing your linework with the other principles will help with that.
      I hope this is useful! I wish I could say more on the topic but I'm more of an inker myself. Good luck!

    • @tsunayoshisawada5353
      @tsunayoshisawada5353 Před 5 lety +1

      Maybe you expand your skillset and try out pen and ink! :D you will only gain knowledge

  • @Randyrocker1
    @Randyrocker1 Před 5 lety +5

    Alphonso, I want to thank you for your lessons on drawing fur. I drew the rhythm and lighting part always forgetting about the clusters, but now that you shed some light on it, I see it makes a big difference in thinking. You've helped me step up my game.

  • @soupbonep
    @soupbonep Před rokem +1

    How you explain by breaking down structures of forms makes drawing so much easier. This fur demo reminds me of Jazz. Plus, the jazz music in the video made me think of it too.
    When I first was learning how to play jazz, the thought of improvising seemed so hard like looking at the single strands of hair is intimidating to tackle too. But learning that there is a foundation to improvising, and drawing complex things like fur, is based on a foundation was a big help. The chords of the song, and the music is based on the major scale, like the complex fur is based on simple shapes that get more complex. Improvisation, like this example, has direction, clusters, and, like the values of light and shadow change, so does the dynamics of the music. And one decides when playing, what tones to use and it can change depending on how you feel and how you imagine the results can be seen and felt, just like a piece of art. And just like putting the bold strokes in the wrong spot, one can play some wrong notes. And practice makes perfect.

  • @lekwolokh1633
    @lekwolokh1633 Před 3 lety +5

    I’ve learnt so much about how to draw from your videos. I even scored my tattoo apprenticeship recently, huge thanks to you Alphonso. I just purchased your two books and cannot wait to learn more! Big respect, from Australia

  • @gunsmokeandghouls
    @gunsmokeandghouls Před 2 lety +1

    The whole cluster idea is simply brilliant, big help. Thanks!

  • @windywednesday4166
    @windywednesday4166 Před 5 lety

    Wonderful video! I love the way you explained this and broke it down. Thanks.

  • @thegirlrocks12345678
    @thegirlrocks12345678 Před 6 měsíci

    Unbelievably easy to follow and notetake. Thank you so much!!

  • @HD-cp1fg
    @HD-cp1fg Před 5 lety +4

    i will never get tire of watching you spilling life on blank piece of paper).

  • @MyMadhatters
    @MyMadhatters Před 5 lety

    very inspiring as always, thank you Alphonso!

  • @brucemarshall892
    @brucemarshall892 Před 2 lety +1

    This really is the best. I've looked at other videos with pencil, but pen is so crystallised and defined by nature that the technique is beautifully clear....love your books...every one needs them.

  • @RosaPerez-ox6xr
    @RosaPerez-ox6xr Před 5 lety +5

    Saludos desde Venezuela. Excelente trabajo. Practico con tu diseños. Gracias!

  • @alaynaschrader5542
    @alaynaschrader5542 Před 4 lety +1

    very helpful video, especially the part about shading! thanks so much!

  • @PEGuyMadison
    @PEGuyMadison Před 5 lety

    Thanks for all the videos, bought your book just to help out a bit more.

  • @getinthevanihavecandy
    @getinthevanihavecandy Před 5 lety +2

    Love the new popup tips! Maybe one day you could dub your soothing voice in for the tips!! Love to hear what youre thinking as you apply the ink to the paper.

  • @pupawupagus
    @pupawupagus Před rokem

    y’all need to GET HIS BOOK!! Mr Dunn’s videos are amazing stand alone tutorials… but add the book 😮😮

  • @chrismachado8664
    @chrismachado8664 Před 4 lety +2

    This channel and your book are so underrrated. I’ve learned a lot hanging around here and greatly improved my art!

  • @HUGDERR
    @HUGDERR Před 5 lety

    Thanks for your technique.

  • @meowmelanie4896
    @meowmelanie4896 Před 5 lety +1

    THE BEST art tutorial channel on youtube!

  • @anthonyrojas8657
    @anthonyrojas8657 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge champ, two thumbs up

  • @VeryBlueBot
    @VeryBlueBot Před 5 lety +2

    Super clear and useful like always, Thank you! Please please please do more videos.. just an un edited time lapse of you doodling around can be also super useful to see.

  • @jeanettegeldenhuys5050

    Loved it, don't feel so intimidated doing fur now, from sunny South Africa 😎

  • @EM-ug8ud
    @EM-ug8ud Před 5 lety

    So good 🤩

  • @1MightyR
    @1MightyR Před 5 lety +2

    U did it like a boss!$ great tutorial!$

  • @markyiam2298
    @markyiam2298 Před 5 lety

    Great job Alphington thanks x

  • @gloriarodriguez3721
    @gloriarodriguez3721 Před 5 lety

    Thank you very much for this tutorial, your work is greatly appreciated. You deserve so many more subscribers I hope you get a million one day

  • @menisc2797
    @menisc2797 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for this, it's really helpful.

  • @lauravongraszouw9809
    @lauravongraszouw9809 Před 6 měsíci

    That was awesome!! Thank you 😊

  • @glacia
    @glacia Před 5 lety

    The absolute best instructor!!!!

  • @Plutarkthefirst
    @Plutarkthefirst Před 5 lety +1

    great tutorial, first video of yours I watch and I'm sold!

  • @catguinillust
    @catguinillust Před 4 lety +1

    Tq! :D
    I finally understood how to fur by step,as a meaning of fact about this tutorial.I recommend this to people who draws fur or animals a lot,also Alphonso.Tq very much! :>

  • @eugenenciu9492
    @eugenenciu9492 Před 5 lety

    Thank you AD!

  • @KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES

    furkin awesome! 10/10

  • @nomadicwolf6132
    @nomadicwolf6132 Před 4 lety +1

    That actually made fur seem a lot less daunting. I was dreading try to learn how to do it. Thank you!

  • @leilamarialamon6397
    @leilamarialamon6397 Před 5 lety

    I appreciate too much your videos they give me good tips.

  • @greyareaRK1
    @greyareaRK1 Před 5 lety

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @gooeyissilver2925
    @gooeyissilver2925 Před 4 lety +4

    The dislikes are the people who fell asleep and accidentally clicked it while drawing lots of fur

  • @looleeka
    @looleeka Před 5 lety

    Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Colombia

  • @jorexcalamba410
    @jorexcalamba410 Před 5 lety

    Thanks man.
    Im gonna win those pen and books 😆

  • @acornkiss
    @acornkiss Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for everything you are teaching us. I want to buy your book too, soon I hope. You are an amazing teacher!

  • @itryen7632
    @itryen7632 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, man!

  • @iarna5886
    @iarna5886 Před 3 lety

    I can wait for the first book to came

  • @yyrkoon13
    @yyrkoon13 Před 4 lety

    Just ordered both of those books. Based solely on these videos and his teaching style.

  • @pierremasset5049
    @pierremasset5049 Před 5 lety

    Hi, i'm Pierre from a little village in France and i've just received your books and i'm very pleased with them. Thank you very much for charing your experience.

  • @muniraslife2657
    @muniraslife2657 Před 5 lety

    Thank you one day I will have an idea for pencil drawing so I follow you.

  • @melissajohnson4338
    @melissajohnson4338 Před 5 lety

    Hi Alphonso, I just got your pen and Ink book off
    Amazon yesterday. It is great and will really help me with shading etc.

  • @AliTayar305
    @AliTayar305 Před 4 lety

    Thanks

  • @sidesignfurniturerestoration

    Dziękuję 🕊️

  • @MegaDudewithacamera
    @MegaDudewithacamera Před 4 lety

    i dont draw w/ pen/ink so idk if this video really applies to me, but i just want to say that im 30 seconds in and im in love w/ your voice

  • @vocaloidsrock6987
    @vocaloidsrock6987 Před 3 lety

    This guy is a very good art teacher.

  • @MoonBurn13
    @MoonBurn13 Před 5 lety +1

    Mr Dunn, I have at least 1 of your pen-and-ink books and didn’t realize it until this vid.
    Currently I’m working mostly on maps for a fantacosm I’ve written. Could you please in some future vid describe best approaches to this subject - media, paper, etc? (I’ve found so far that artmarkers seem best - over a limited map width/height.
    Could you also make a vid on how best to render a pseudo-steel engraving look? Is it pencil over textured paper?

  • @mexicola8866
    @mexicola8866 Před 4 lety

    very cool

  • @edzejandehaan9265
    @edzejandehaan9265 Před 5 lety

    Usefull indeed. Timely too, I was planning to do some drawings of our animals. Just did a lamb in charcoal. This makes we want to have a go at the dogs in ink...

  • @hobnobs1550
    @hobnobs1550 Před 5 lety

    woaaah. nice mic upgrade!

  • @danielmiller7022
    @danielmiller7022 Před 4 lety

    Merci beaucoup

  • @thihuedinh2842
    @thihuedinh2842 Před rokem

    You are awesome man, I love the way you teach, so easily to understand. Thank you very much. Love you from hanoi 😀😀😀

  • @zeddazza8436
    @zeddazza8436 Před 2 lety

    Thanks sir,, it helps me so much

  • @inkwellflood8276
    @inkwellflood8276 Před 5 lety

    Awsome video sir, I've watched your videos for awhile now, you've inspired me, now i can use pen to a medium level and hope to get better.
    Keep up the fine work, much respect.

  • @dodimcnelis453
    @dodimcnelis453 Před 5 lety

    Thanks Alfonso.

  • @jamesc.2054
    @jamesc.2054 Před 5 lety

    Your books might end up being the next Bridgman's Guide.

  • @user-vj3qc7tk8t
    @user-vj3qc7tk8t Před 4 lety

    Hi from Ukraine) thanks for the great tutorials!

  • @marianomargarit7595
    @marianomargarit7595 Před 4 lety

    Amazing tutorial!!! Thank you!!!
    Dos you use just black ink yo fill It?

  • @ovee5281
    @ovee5281 Před 3 lety +4

    Me- omg I’ve got the same pen as his....I bet I’ll be able to it
    Me after trying it 10 times but failing: sheesh......👁👄👁. 😂😂

  • @theartofdrawing8271
    @theartofdrawing8271 Před 5 lety

    Thanks you 🙂👍

  • @sharpshooter86dziri
    @sharpshooter86dziri Před 5 lety

    useful tricks, thank a lot

  • @piper7183
    @piper7183 Před 3 lety

    OH MY GOD. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VID!!

  • @cazhary_0797
    @cazhary_0797 Před 4 lety +1

    Can these principles also be applied to drawing feathers?

  • @sameribrahim6432
    @sameribrahim6432 Před 5 lety

    Can u make a video on how to shade dark mid and light tones with one black micron

  • @fhefarFarNorth
    @fhefarFarNorth Před 5 lety

    👍👍👍

  • @valenguajardo6625
    @valenguajardo6625 Před rokem

    oh thank you so much Mr dunno what's your territorial on for because I have a very hard time with that and I watched it and studied it and you're amazing but mine came out horrible I don't know what I'm doing wrong can you give me a tip or what I can do or what book would help me the most of yours

  • @kolkrabbi-io
    @kolkrabbi-io Před 5 lety

    Perfect soundtrack

  • @Komeiji0401
    @Komeiji0401 Před 5 lety +8

    Does this technique can be also be applied when drawing hair?
    Great video as always!

  • @jimquim1574
    @jimquim1574 Před 4 lety

    Why is this guy not have a million subs

  • @welbertrindade3617
    @welbertrindade3617 Před 5 lety

    Hey Alphonso! Thank you so much for your videos, Always. I live here in the coutryside of Brazil and it's a little difficult to me to buy material things on Amazon. Do you have any intention on making your books availiable on e-book, on Amazon? Love your work.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes I am working on it. Will announce it when its ready. Stay posted. 👀

  • @sherylrodriguez2776
    @sherylrodriguez2776 Před 5 lety

    Can you do a a hand tutorial? Those things are IMO one of the most difficult things to draw.

    • @pictoart2282
      @pictoart2282 Před 4 lety

      hands can be broken to cylinder or cube shape(for the fingers) and the thumb can be separate to cube,cylinder and sphere take it easy :)

  • @IringPalo
    @IringPalo Před 5 lety

    Dear mr. Dunn. As you added white note label, please add what size of Micron are you using each part of drawing. Thank you.

  • @PatrickPoet
    @PatrickPoet Před 5 lety

    Alphonso, I wish your demo would have been of something recognizable as something with fur, for example if you'd quick sketched a dog and then worked on the back leg in a bit more detail. The reason is, that your final demo could be plant matter too. It doesn't necessarily read as fur without context.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 5 lety

      It could be a tail, an ear, body and more. The concepts is whats most important then application later. I will do more concrete examples later on 🙂

    • @PatrickPoet
      @PatrickPoet Před 5 lety

      @@alphonsodunn thank you:) I pre-bought your book, but didn't realize until today for some reason about the workbook. It's on my wish list on Amazon because I'm broke right now;)

  • @joaogisbert9914
    @joaogisbert9914 Před 5 lety

    This...this is what I came for, thank you

  • @yakuzaman5074
    @yakuzaman5074 Před 5 lety

    Can these methods work for other art medias? Or only ink pens ??

  • @annav3441
    @annav3441 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for the awesome tutorial! I am struggling with drawing short fur though, like cat's fir, almost fluff. I am having hard time conveying the volume and not having the drawing overworked :( Hopefully you will cover this type of fur in your next tutorials... this one says it's part 1, so I am hopeful and waiting... Thank you Alphonso, you are a great inspiration for many! And I really love your books - have both of them.

  • @juicebox8466
    @juicebox8466 Před 4 lety

    I am new to art, does this work for fountain pens?

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 4 lety

      Of course it does

    • @juicebox8466
      @juicebox8466 Před 4 lety

      @@alphonsodunn Sorry im just young lol, I dont have much of a brain really. Only 10.

  • @CweenOfTheMark
    @CweenOfTheMark Před 4 lety

    I can't find part 3!

  • @snowflakethefox2442
    @snowflakethefox2442 Před 5 lety

    How to draw animal legs and paws please

  • @n1ghtmar3w0lf3
    @n1ghtmar3w0lf3 Před 5 lety

    when you started to make clusters of fur i started to think of anime hair

  • @xeesoxee4619
    @xeesoxee4619 Před 2 lety

    So its kinda like drawing the tree but harder...

  • @santanumohapatra1326
    @santanumohapatra1326 Před 4 lety

    Please make your books available in India.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 4 lety

      Its available so far in the Apple book store. I’ll announce this soon

  • @ENNEN420
    @ENNEN420 Před 4 lety

    viewer: alphonso can you please do a video on how to draw fur for fine art?
    alphonso: for fine art?
    viewer: yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  • @davidpaisley2963
    @davidpaisley2963 Před 4 lety

    Hey bud .... I have been learning a lot from your tutorials ....I recently purchased some online drawing courses at Udemy ....it would be awesome if you had a lecture on there .... check it you drawing skill is awesome I am just starting my journey

  • @thomasdijkstra9347
    @thomasdijkstra9347 Před 5 lety +1

    First of great vid. I've been really on The Struggle Bus for drawing fog, in any land landscape and I was wondering if you could give some tips/ tricks Maybe in a tutorial or something

  • @momo-xo6vs
    @momo-xo6vs Před 2 měsíci

    me trying to draw a wolf and looking at my holy birmans soft fluffy fur didnt work so i came here🙏

  • @shekhawat5917
    @shekhawat5917 Před 5 lety +1

    Hello from india

  • @skailyy3312
    @skailyy3312 Před 2 lety

    thanks, I can draw grandma's foot fungus

  • @markyiam2298
    @markyiam2298 Před 5 lety

    Alphonso apologies

  • @jonmahashintina
    @jonmahashintina Před 3 lety

    ok but why is he drawing cocoons?

  • @toxendon
    @toxendon Před 5 lety +2

    FRIST! Also, this looks awesome!

  • @itbelikethat1055
    @itbelikethat1055 Před 4 lety

    i... can’t

  • @darkcreed211
    @darkcreed211 Před 2 měsíci

    The rat

  • @laimawolf6826
    @laimawolf6826 Před 4 lety

    THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ZERO HELP! ''just draw fur''
    I WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO DRAW THE STROKES NOT WHATEVER SHADOW OR STUFF

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 4 lety

      Are you new to drawing?

    • @myphilippineamericanjourne4731
      @myphilippineamericanjourne4731 Před 3 lety

      R u serious? How could you watch any instructional video and get 0 help? He is teaching you the concept and structures of drawing fur. Then you can apply that to any animal. How would it help just showing you how to draw a stroke? That doesnt even make sense. Every animal is different. So he should show you the strokes he would use on every type of animal? A cow has different fur than a rabbit. So what animal are you wanting? lol I think you want a cheat sheet for drawing fur. You dont really want to learn the science behind it. You earn a big WHATEVER .