Blog | Paws & Pencils Art

Step-by-Step: Drawing a Cat’s Eye in Coloured Pencil

Learn how to draw a realistic cat’s eye with coloured pencils in this beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide. From sketching the almond shape to layering vibrant colours and adding glossy highlights, you’ll discover how to create lifelike texture and shine. Perfect for artists looking to improve their blending and detail skills, this tutorial helps bring your animal portraits to life with confidence and clarity.

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Jul 12 min read

Person drawing intricate floral designs on paper. Close-up, black and white, focused on hand and pencil. Shadowy and artistic mood.

How to Transfer Line Art: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Want clean, accurate outlines for your coloured pencil art? This step-by-step guide covers three beginner-friendly methods to transfer line art: Transfer paper, graphite pencil, and lightbox tracing. Learn which tools to use, how to avoid common mistakes, and choose the method that works best for you—so you can start your drawings with confidence and focus on what you love: bringing animals to life with colour.

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Jun 143 min read

Tablet with "The Realistic Fur Starter Kit" text and fur textures, surrounded by colored pencils, notepad, and coffee cup on a desk.

Blending Techniques for Coloured Pencils: How to Create Smooth, Realistic Fur and Other Animal Textures

Learn how to blend coloured pencils to create smooth, realistic fur in your animal drawings. This post explores essential tools and techniques—from layering and burnishing to using solvents—so you can bring depth and softness to your coloured pencil art. Perfect for beginners and improving artists alike!

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Jun 53 min read