How to Draw Animal Portraits for Beginners - Realistic Sketching & Shading Basics

In this course,  you're going to learn all the fundamentals things you'll need to know in order to draw realistic animal portraits.

Each lesson covers a different element of the animal drawing process in a very step-by-step way so you’ll never be overwhelmed.

We'll begin by covering the basics of shading. You'll learn about the elements of shading and how to create smooth gradations.

Then you'll apply that knowledge to draw the facial features on an animal.

You'll learn how to draw a dog's eye, nose, and mouth.

After that, we'll go through the entire process of drawing a tiger from start to finish. You'll learn how to draw the lay-in and gradually add layers of shading.

And by the end of the course, you will have drawn your very own complete animal portrait!

You’ll be able to watch over my shoulder as I show you (in detail) everything you need to know. You’ll get step-by-step instruction guiding you through every step of the way.

Course Material List

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• Pencil Set 
• Mechanical Pencil
• .5 mm Lead
• Tortillions / Blending Stumps
• Kneaded Eraser
• Electric Eraser
• Bristol Smooth Paper

Also, be sure to check out the my courses so you don't miss out on any important skills:

• Drawing Fundamentals Part 1 - Basics Skills & Drawing Accurately
• Drawing Fundamentals Part 2 - Perspective Basics & 3D Sketching
• Drawing Fundamentals Part 3 - Realistic Shading Techniques
• Portrait Drawing Fundamentals Made Simple