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Thoughts On Bodyhair (Feat. Reuben!)
🕑 Added 2022-12-17 02:27:01 +0000 UTCI started doodling a body shot of my OC Reuben, and figured I could use him in talking a little bit of my body hair drawing process!
You can find an older post where I specify the brush I use here more behind this link, and there's also a timelapse video below this wall of text here of the hair drawing process.
I'll tag this as "tutorial" but despite that I don't really think it is one, at least not in the "this is the way to do things" kinda way. More of a... hey! This is how I think if this process, these are the thoughts going through my head. I'm a big believer in doing things the way each individual finds fitting to them, personally.
But to explain it further, to me body hair is all about texture and shapes. It can be kinda like an extension of shading, almost! And so much fun to mess around with, too, like how much hair is there gonna be? What hair type would this character have? Will the hairs come in contact with other hairs in a way that would impact the appearance? etc.
And since drawing individual hairs is also so repetetive, I think there's a lot muscle memory that goes into how one's style of drawing it develops.
The problem I have with explaining my process is that I function mainly on vibes π Often I just... draw things, I don't necessarily know what fuels it. But with bodyhair, even if it is something that comes out mostly automatically, I KNOW there are some key observations behind the way I do it. I hope I was able to directly show or explain at least some of it, all I can say is that i LOVE love love drawing it and sometimes I just space out completely while in action, it is my happy place!
Comments
Bec
Thank you! I've been wondering how you do hair for the longest time and I live that you made a tutorial ~
roromir
I love him. I want to hug him.
Angie Gone
Ahhhh! Literally my favorite part of your art π thank you for this π
marie
omg thanks for that, I always love to draw body hair but I never know how to do it right, so thanks a lot!!!!
Red!
THIS IS SO COOL!! THIS MAKES ME FEEL MORE CONFIDENT DRAWING HAIR ON MY OWN STUFF! THANK YOU SO MUCHHH
Sunshine
This is so cool to see!! I absolutely love how you draw body hair and this tutorial is super informative!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! β€οΈ
Ashyscribbles
Drawing bodyhair can be so meditative! I only gotta work on making it blend nicely with the rest of the drawing (like it does in your drawings) because in my art it always looks like single hairs glued to the body π
moi-tries
I find the insight of your thought process extremely helpful. It answers many questions iβd still have with a step by step tutorial.
Leo
This is fascinating!! Thank you, Pete!!
Riley
This was so useful and informative AND hot (thank u reuben), I love the way you draw body hair so it's fascinating to learn all of the thoughts that go into it!! This adds so much clarity to like, the step between reference and application, how and why decisions are made. Thank you for sharing! π
Liltkeva
First of, what an exquisite, and gorgeous looking man??! Heβs just the perfect combo of every delicious thingβ¦ποΈποΈπ¦ -wipe her mouth- Oh right, the tutorialβ¦ Oh god, Pete! What a lovingly done tutorial, it definitely filled a lot of my β???β areas, I just believe bodyhair is a must, and it can immensely elevate oneβs drawing. I can definitely say that I have more insights now, and I canβt wait to apply that knowledge on my practice. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and knowledge, the world is becoming a better place everyday because of you and your creations, Peteππ
SpaceStepMom
Body hair is one of my absolute favorite things you do. At this point, for me at least, it's your calling card. The way you use it adds so much more depth and personality and realism to your work. Between this and the way you draw squish, your art is so satisfying. Thanks so much for taking the time to go into detail about your process and ways I can work it into my own pieces.
Robin
I didnβt know this was a tutorial at first because I was so enamored with the lovely bear in the first picture <3
Haha Hala
I really needed a body hair tutorial and you post one lmao! Thank you Pete! You're literally a gem. Also Reuben is πππΌ
Serpentin
Oh god I can totally get that drawing body hair can be super peaceful. And a really nice tutorial especially on full beards! Very much appreciated!
Dan
reuben is so fucking hot π₯΅ thx for the guide
maggiekarp
you probably are my fave artist for body hair, it's gorgeous and so clearly loved. I think my first reaction to your work was "holy shit they're SCRUMFY!!!"
Lulu
I love this!! Very insightful thank you loads for sharing
FunnyLittleCreature
Thank you for this!
Fall (Layne)
He's so handsome and also - just πππππ
Hylianprincess
This is lovely. Thank you for sharing. And happy trails are hot as fuck π₯π₯
Katelyn Hellion
MMYES i love drawing body hair it is weirdly relaxing xD and indeed hot and adds so much to a picture , thank you for the insight Pete 'w'!
Elli
--EDIT--- WAIT PETE YOU ADDED CUTE MUSIC TO THE PROCESS VIDEO, OMG Yes i only just realized cause i just watched it now xD Also god Reuben looks SO different without his beard ----- Educational, interesting, don't know if i appreciate my own body hair, but certainly this post made me stare at my own arm hair for a bit xD Thank you for sharing your thoughts and process, it was interesting to hear the breakdown. Unrelated, Reuben's hand on his hip looks absolutely immaculate!
tiredratman
πΆ I need a big boy-π«£
Swiftkill
this is awesome and so helpful! thanks Pete xx
Paula Gomez
Whoa! This is so cool!
