How Do I Draw Black Fur Without It Looking Like a Flat Blob?

How Do I Draw Black Fur Without It Looking Like a Flat Blob?

How Do I Draw Black Fur Without It Looking Like a Flat Blob?Kate Jenvey
Published on: 08/03/2026

Struggling to draw black fur without it looking flat? Learn how to create rich, realistic black fur in animal drawings using layering, values, and colour mixing techniques.

Coloured Pencil
A Colour-Focused Approach to Improving Your Animal Artwork

A Colour-Focused Approach to Improving Your Animal Artwork

A Colour-Focused Approach to Improving Your Animal ArtworkKate Jenvey
Published on: 16/02/2026

Explore a colour-focused approach to animal art. Learn how monthly colour challenges help artists build confidence, starting with orange and coloured pencils.

Coloured Pencil
I Feel Like a Fraud

I Feel Like a Fraud

I Feel Like a FraudKate Jenvey
Published on: 17/01/2026

Feeling like a fraud as an artist is more common than you think. Discover why copying tutorials can lead to self-doubt , and how building art fundamentals helps you find confidence, clarity, and your own artistic voice.

Inspiration
How Do I Start Drawing Realistic Animals with Graphite Pencils?

How Do I Start Drawing Realistic Animals with Graphite Pencils?

How Do I Start Drawing Realistic Animals with Graphite Pencils?Kate Jenvey
Published on: 14/12/2025

Learn how to start drawing realistic animals with graphite pencils using the right tools, tonal values, and techniques to build depth, texture, and confidence.

Graphite Drawing