One thing many of us artists struggle with is fur. How much detail? Should we grab a tiny brush and paint every hair?
I like to use a more impressionistic feel with fur. This is especially appropriate with the thicker winter coat of the cougar. With blocks of color and broad strokes, I can achieve the illusion of fur. The eyes automatically fill in the details. Not only do I find it more satisfying to paint (moving thicker paint around), but it blends better with my style in the rest of the painting.
And what fun is painting every hair?
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