Pyrography tutorial that explains how to create realistic fur using zigzag burn strokes. I provided a zigzag demo that explains the rules or guidelines for burning zigzags and the terminology that I use. My goal with this tutorial was to provide pyrography techniques that are suitable for artists who are newer, but do have a little burning experience. This tutorial will take you through the entire process of creating the bobcat artwork.
I want to mention that my goal with the Bobcat was to create a feline with realistic fur, but I did not try to replicate every detail on the reference photo. When people view your artwork they are not going to have to reference photo to compare it to and they aren't going to look that closely at it, so don't fret over every tiny detail.
A written tutorial available on my website, and the website also has the reference photo and free pdf pattern for the artwork. Here's the link to the written tutorial: https://wp.me/p8j0lZ-49R
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Artwork Size: 10 x 10 inches (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Time: 10 1/4 hours
Material: Birch Plywood Cradleboard
Completed: May 24, 2018
Website: https://www.pyrographymadeeasy.com/
Etsy Page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PyrographyMadeEasy
Fine Arts America: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/brenda-wilkie
Burner = Colwood Super Pro II
Colwood website: https://woodburning.com
Please be aware that I am not affiliated with Colwood. I just happen to use their brand of burner. Since I get numerous questions about where to buy one I've included a link to their website.
Artist: Brenda Wilkie
Video created by: Brenda & Todd Wilkie
Music written & performed by: Todd Wilkie
Video Table of Contents (click on the time = forward to that spot)
00:00 Intro
00:42 Whiskers
01:26 Trace Lines
02:09 Eye
03:02 Finish Trace Lines
03:16 L Ear Prep
04:54 L Ear
05:58 Buffer Zone
07:31 Transition Zone
08:02 R Ear Shadow
09:28 Zigzag Demo – Definition & Guidelines
10:57 Zigzags – Flat vs Edge
11:28 Zigzags – Pressure
13:02 Zigzags – 2 layer example
14:42 Zigzags – Growth Direction
16:57 Zigzags – Helpful Tips
17:41 Fur Patch 1 – layers 1 & 2 + compare
19:46 Fur Patch 1 – layer 3 + compare
20:44 Fur Patch 1 – layers 4 & 5 + compare
22:18 Fur Patch 1 – contour
24:12 Fur Patch 2
27:30 Fur Patch 2 – create long pale hairs
28:34 Fur Patch 3 + some background
30:16 Fur Patch 4
33:24 Background + whisker touch up
33:58 Lower Face
43:57 Jaw
46:39 Nose
47:48 Lower Face - part 2
48:48 Forehead
51:46 Side Face
53:15 Ear – part 1
59:14 Forehead – part 2
1:00:19 Side Face – part 2
1:04:57 Ear – part 2
1:06:55 Side Face – part 3
1:10:28 Ear – part 3
1:11:26 Side Face – part 4
1:11:53 Ear – part 4
1:12:33 Conclusion
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