[ABC] Art Without Overthinking: Drawing Cat Ears with Three Pencils

Artists often ask me how I approach drawing realistic fur. In this demo, I'll show you how I use just three coloured pencils to capture the essence of a cat's ear - focusing on the fundamental building blocks of shape, value (lights and darks), and texture.

I suggest a great starting point is toned paper (i.e. not white or black), a light pencil, a dark pencil and a pencil in-between.

Materials used:
Strathmore 400 Toned Gray
Derwent Lightfast White
Derwent Lightfast Black
Derwent Lightfast Mars Violet

What You'll Explore:
Understanding the fundamental elements of realistic drawing
Capturing texture through varied pencil movements
Working with a minimal colour palette
Creating depth and form without getting stuck on details
The importance of spontaneity in artistic practice

A candid look at how I approach drawing, what I see and the way I move my pencils. To draw a full coloured portrait, that may take 20+ hours, the techniques are similar. I simply work slower and bring in more layers and colours. For anyone interested in my approach to drawing, I recommend starting here.

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