Settle in with a warm drink and join me for a cosy coloured pencil session as we draw Cyril the Squirrel - a charming little red squirrel in the snow.
 
This gentle, real-time tutorial is perfect for beginner and improver coloured pencil artists who want to build confidence while creating a sweet winter wildlife portrait that's just the right size and complexity to be challenging, but also achievable.
 
Filmed over 3 relaxed hours, watch me draw every element and talk you through each stage of the process, explaining not just what I’m doing, but how and why.
 
You'll learn
How to work on hot pressed watercolour paper to create depth and saturation,
How to build believable fur texture with natural pencil strokes
The importance of directionality and form,
How to suggest a soft snowy landscape.
 
This tutorial is ideal if you’ve struggled to make animal coats look colourful and convincing in the past. I’ll also share tips for working on hot pressed paper, explaining how to built colour and contrast without losing the realism. 
 
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing creative afternoon or hoping to improve your fur and wildlife drawing skills, Cyril makes the perfect drawing companion!
I recommend a 100% cotton hot pressed watercolour paper, such as Arches or Clairefontaine.
Recommended pencils - Faber Castell Polychromos.