🎨 Creating Keeva: A German Shepherd Portrait in Soft Pastels – Full Tutorial Series
Today is an exciting day as part four of Keeva’s tutorial is now live on my Patreon channel! This is our first ever four part series, so I have gone really in depth and taken my time to explain everything step by step and go at a slower speed so everything is digestible. I can’t wait to see some finished portraits of Keeva from those of you who have drawn along!
Here is a recap of what we covered in each part of Keeva’s tutorial, with links to all available videos.
There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching a portrait come to life in layers and Keeva, with her expressive eyes and joyful personality, has been an absolute delight to draw from start to finish.
In this four part tutorial series, I take you through the entire process of drawing Keeva’s portrait in soft pastels, from her fluffy ears all the way to the final touches on her fur and collar. Whether you’re looking to improve your realism, learn how to render fur, or simply enjoy the creative journey, each part offers valuable insights into pastel technique and portrait structure.
📌 Tutorial Index:
🔹 Part One – Eyes and Ear Detail
We begin with Keeva’s soulful eyes and one fluffy ear—establishing the tone of the portrait and introducing layering techniques for depth and light.
Watch the timelapse on YouTube and access the full tutorial on Patreon.
🔹 Part Two – Nose, Second Ear & Face Fur
In part two, we move across the face, completing the second ear and working our way through the fur textures leading into the snout and nose area.
Watch the timelapse on YouTube and join the full tutorial on Patreon.
🔹 Part Three – Tongue, Teeth & Personality!
Here, Keeva’s playful side emerges as we draw her open mouth, bright tongue, and teeth. A great study in color layering and contrast!
Watch the timelapse on YouTube and access the full lesson on Patreon.
🔹 Part Four – Fur Refinements & Collar
In the final part, I add polish to the lower fur and bring dimension to her black collar. This final layer pulls all the details together.
Complete the journey on Patreon with part four of her tutorial.
💡 Want to Draw Along?
All full-length real-time tutorials (including reference photos, materials lists, and voice-over guidance) are available exclusively on my Patreon channel for just £6/month. These tutorials are suitable for beginner to intermediate artists, especially those looking to build confidence with soft pastels and pet portraits.
I’m so excited for you to draw Keeva with me!
Felicity x