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Creating

Realistic Fur

Texture

I

add realistic texture to my animal

caricature carvings to give them a bit of

realism. The contrast between the realistic

fur texture and the whimsical pose and

clothing on this bunny emphasizes the

caricature and steps the piece up.

Carving the Bunny

Carve the bunny using your choice of tools;

my suggestions are in the Materials & Tools

list. Then, refer to the patterns and draw a

few lines representing the general flow of

the fur. Note how it flows around the facial

features, and pay attention to how the fur

flow changes in the middle of each ear and

middle of the back.

I will demonstrate two methods of

adding fur texture. For the face, ears, and

paws, I woodburn fine texture directly onto

the smoothly carved surface. For the body, I

use a veiner or rotary tool to carve the main

flow of the fur and then break it into finer fur

texture with the woodburner.

This caricature bunny blends

realism with whimsy, making it

the perfect project for practicing

fur techniques

By Bob Hershey