What I Wish I Knew When I Started Painting Realistic Fur

On detail and non-detail to draw the eye's focus... I come from a theater scenery background. And in theater we play around with the concepts of "depth of field" and "forced perspective" where we are constantly tricking the eye to focus on one place or another on stage. For example, we might have general washes "upstage" while having higher amounts of detail "downstage" to force the eye to focus on an actor or scenic element. It's a false depth of field when you're actually on stage, but it works when you're sitting in the audience 20 ft away. We also play with "forced perspective" where we might intentionally build and paint scenery out of square - following artificial perspective lines. For example, we might build a wall (including windows and doors) intentionally out of square where the downstage uprights are literally taller than the upstage uprights to stretch the perspective of the scene. This gives the audience the impression that house (or whatever) is actually deeper than the theater space actually is. I love that you (we can) do that on the canvas as well - I will definitely be using these tricks. Thanks for sharing!!!

Wouldn't it be fun to have a reaction video of the collector receiving the paintings and unveiling them!?

Oh Daniel you have given me an impossible task of choosing a favourite. I honestly can’t choose one they are all superb and the owner is going to be so happy. You are both amazing. I wish you both well in your new home and wish you both health wealth and happiness for the future. 🥰🏘️🗝️🎉

Gorgeous work! You’re an excellent artist and teacher. Thank you! 😊

Congrats on the House!!!! You are so talented. Beautiful work. You have inspired me to try my hand at wildlife painting.

Вы супер талантливый художник!!! ❤

So kind of you guys 🙏 Thank you for the video 👍 (India)

I am big fan of your work bro they look all amazing, I am learning a lot and getting inspired, just by looking at you and Ambers animals paintings, you two are the best in YouTube, and instagram 😊👍👏✌️

Just absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

I like the first one best

Your tips help so much, thanks!

Fantastic as always !!

Awesome work! Amber’s jaguar looks amazing too.

I so want to steal your idea for the mini paintings 🙂 And the jaguar paintings are amazing!!

My friend you are an amazing artist..thank you for your videos on all aspects of your craft..the attention to detail ..you have such a grasp of knowledge of color value,shape,it takes such concentration and focus…thank you

Lovely tips, thanks. I do too start with the eye or eyes of the subject. Also, my kids mentioned that leaving that part for later, makes the painting look really creepy 😆. Good luck with the move and setting up of your new home.

They’re so awesome, thank you for sharing your knowledge and tip’s with us, and thank you Amber. Congrats on your new home. Looking forward to seeing your next painting x❤

Daniel, I’ve been watching you progress in your art for about two years now and I never get tired of watching you creating these masterpieces. I’m only 9,500 ish hours behind you so keep going I may catch up one day 🤭not! thanks for your inspiration and sharing your thoughts and experiences. Thanks to Amber for the old brush tip.😁

absolutely gorgeous. I've been watching your videos for a while now and you have been the only one to explain a technique that I feel comfortable using. It has been an enormous help in making my paintings not have that "flat" look and helps me to make it more realistic and alive. Thank you so much for the time you take to make these tutorial videos. You help so many people realize their dreams and make their paintings so much more satisfying to do.

Wow, those all look so beautiful! And congratulations on settling your new home! I hope the move is smooth. Can't wait to see what you do next.