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How to Paint a Pet Portrait - Preparation & Sketching With Nathan Brown

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Overview

Learn how to prepare and sketch pet portraits in this 48-minute tutorial led by Nathan Brown from Trailhead Design Co. Discover techniques for capturing animal expressions and fur textures using Procreate on iPad. Follow along as Nathan guides you through reference photo selection, mood board creation, rough sketching, and detailed drawing of a cat's features. Master the art of value studies and pencil line guides to enhance your pet portrait skills. Perfect for illustrators and designers looking to create meaningful animal artwork or gifts.

Syllabus

Reference photos and rough sketching
Set the Mood Board
Choosing the reference photo
Sketching the cat
Drawing the eye
Value Study
Drawing a pencil line guide

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