This is a basic overview of how I work with fur. I've had a lot of questions and hopefully this answers them.
I use about three layers for fur, and constantly combine them so I can use a clipping mask on the whole subject.
There is no secret fur brush-just a regular hard brush with a few setting changes.
After all this, I cannot stress enough about the importance of practice. I didn't learn this overnight, and this tutorial is not to be taken religiously. You may learn a different way, use a different program, different brushes and settings.
Done in PS CS5.
If by chance you use this, don't worry about linking back. No need to, use it and have fun.
if you have time, if you even read this, can you make a tutorial for fur in pencil? or note me with tips. thanks for your consideration, and keep drawing! hope you book goes well. wish i could buy one.