Lush Fur Study Workshop
Live Online Workshop • May 30 & 31st • 3PM Daily
Limited Seats • Beginner Friendly
Stop Drawing Flat, Lifeless Fur
Learn how to render realistic, fluffy fur in colored pencil using a clear, repeatable process that actually works!
Whatever your level, come join us for a weekend of fun drawing soft, textured fur!
A step-by-step method for building depth and texture
The ability to create realistic fur without drawing every hair
Confidence in your process - no more guessing what comes next
What You’ll Walk Away With:
What Makes This Different:
Most tutorials teach you what to do.
This workshop teaches you how to think while you draw.You’ll see exactly how each layer builds - why it works, when to stop, and how to fix things when they go sideways.
Reserve Your Seat
Early Bird - $60
Only 4 seats available at this discounted early bird price!
First come, first served
All benefits as standard ticket
Standard Ticket - $99
Live workshop access! Each day we will spend 2 hours drawing our lovely subject, this wonderfully happy ginger tabby!
Downloadable resources (linework, reference photo, material resource list...)
Replay access (limited time, 14 days)
Premium VIP Ticket - $150
Additional hour of class each day for a 1 hour Q&A with Ari to help solve any problems you may have encountered
Everything included in the Standard Ticket
LIFETIME replay access to both workshop and Q&A!
👉 VIP seats are intentionally limited to keep the session interactive
Who This Is For:
If you've never had the chance to try colored pencil before, and are curious what you can get from this wonderful medium
Beginners who've tried fur tutorials on YouTube and still can't get it right
Intermediate artists who want to level up their pet portrait commissions.
What You'll Learn
✨ Build layered fur with real depth and dimension
So your drawings stop looking flat and start feeling alive
✨ Map stroke direction to match anatomy
So your fur flows naturally instead of looking random or “scribbled on”
✨ Create realistic texture without drawing every single hair
So you can work smarter, not slower - and still get hyper-real results
✨ Use color layering instead of heavy pressure
So your work stays clean, vibrant, and blendable (no more waxy buildup)
✨ Control edges - when to soften, when to sharpen
So your fur looks natural instead of stiff or overly outlined
✨ Know exactly when to stop adding detail
So you don’t accidentally ruin a strong piece at the finish line
Meet Your New Art Teacher...
Hi, I'm Ari! I've been an artist my entire life, specializing in nature and wildlife portraiture for over 25 years. It is my joy to help others realize their artistic dreams, and it is my firm belief that every student that I help create art brings more beauty and joy into the world!
Create joyfully!
50+
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Years of experience
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Frequently asked questions
What if I Miss A Day?
Not to worry! All tickets come with a full two-week (14 day) replay of each day's video, so you have plenty of time to go back and review any part of a particular lesson that you may need to have a little more time with.
What if I'm Missing Materials?
When you register, you will be sent an email packet including a material list, reference photos, and information on how to connect on the day of the event! All that you need to do is shop for your supplies and have them ready on the day of the event, and we can get started right on time!
What Time Are The Lessons?
Each day we will begin the session at 3PM Eastern Standard Time / 12 Noon Pacific / 8PM GMT. Each day we will draw for 2 hours, with VIP ticket holders getting an additional hour each day to field questions and get help with their individual needs!
Am I Good Enough For This?
No matter your skill level, the answer is "YES!!!!"
We start simple and I show you every single stroke of the pencil and step of the way, guiding you as we create together. From complete beginner to intermediate artist, anyone can benefit from my lessons and take away something that will help them further their artistic career.