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Big Cat - Short & CompactĀ Fur - Acrylic

In this 2 hour 30 minute tutorial I will guide you through painting short, compact fur on a big catā€™s nose, focusing on understanding how the hair sits and flows so it actually reads as real. We will work through it step by step so you can simplify the process and get a clean, natural result without overthinking it.

We will focus on:

  • Understanding fur direction and structure
  • Building layers from dark to light
  • Creating soft, compact fur texture
  • Painting the nose and surrounding flesh
  • Using light and shadow to create contrast
  • Working efficiently without overworking

This one will help you understand how to handle fine fur detail without overcomplicating it.

Materials list and reference link are included.

 

Big Cats - Short & Compact Fur Tutorial

  1. Getting Started

    6 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Procreate - Proportions Hair Direction
    3. Toning the Panel
    4. Outlines
    5. Palette Prep
    6. Resources

  2. Stage 1 - Base Fur Textures & Layering

    3 lessons
    1. Base Fur Textures - Dark Undertone
    2. Progressive Layering - Darkest Mid Tones
    3. Progressive Layering - Dark to Mid-Range Tones

  3. Stage 2 - Focus Areas

    3 lessons
    1. Focus Area - Darkest Shadow Tones
    2. Focus Area - Soft Pink Nose
    3. Focus Area - The Sunny Side s Vibrant Golden Tones

  4. Stage 3 - Finishing Touches

    1 lesson
    1. Finishing Touches Highlights