Drawing Dogs Step by Step Video pdf

Drawing Dogs Step by Step Video

When you first begin to drawing dogs, it can be difficult to know where
to start. Where should you make that initial mark on the paper in front
of you, and what should that mark be? Usually, there are tricks that can
get you started with ease, and the same is true in regards to drawing
dogs. You don't have to be an expert artist to learn how to draw a dog;
it's as simple as beginning with a 'cheat', or a few specific lines, and
building a style from there.
To draw a dog, you should begin by drawing the number 'six', followed
by three lines, fairly close together. This will create the dog's seated
body and legs. Atop these lines, you can draw a circle (centered on top
of the 6) and an oval to the right of that, connected to the circle. This is
the head and snout of the dog. With just these few strokes, you have
already created the basic image of a dog. Now, all you have to do is fill
in the details.
Start with a pointy ear like a teepee on
top of the circle. Then, add a nose on
the top right end of the oval. To make
the oval appear more snout-like you
can add 'wrinkles', short arcs that start
at the top of the oval and curve do
wn to
create the wrinkly snout. You can also
add whiskers if you choose, and follow
with a line at the end of the oval, just

inside, to create the 'split' that leads
down to a dog's mouth.
Your dog's basic profile is complete.
Now, you can add fur. Using a zigzag

line, trace back over the body to create
the look of fur on the dog's back and
legs. The zigzag should be more
pronounced on the body than on the
legs. When you've finished with the
fur, you should go ahead and add paws
to the feet. You can also add a paw at
the bottom right of the number 'six', as
the part that curves around is meant to
be the bent leg when seated. Add an
eye to the profile, and you are done.
When drawing dogs, you have the
option to draw a tail or leave it off. You
can add cute little details like a collar,
and you can practice varying body
sizes and shapes.
A fatter, shorter 'six' can be a base for a
bull dog, while a tall, skinny 'six' can
be transformed into a poodle. You can



use the basic drawing and alter certain
portions. For
instance, you can practice
drawing different snouts, which may
curve up or be more square, and you
can even add a tongue as though the
dog were panting.
Drawing dogs is not a complex thing.

As drawings done by most beginners,
there is simply a method you
can use to
learn without becoming frustrated
either looking at a blank page or never
getting the right shape. Once you've
gotten down the concept, it's a lot
easier to experiment with your own
ideas.

Please enjoy this step by step video that will show you exactly how I
drew the dog above. Grab a pencil and paper and follow along.