Dogs are man’s best friend – they’re loyal companions, and they’re a great subject to draw. To help you find your drawing inspiration, I’m releasing a new drawing tutorial every month for one year, and this time, you can learn how to draw a dog step by step.
While there is a wide range of dog breeds, once you know how to draw a realistic dog, you can adapt this to any kind of dog. I’ll show you how to draw a cute dog, from creating the right shape and shading to how to draw a dog head and how to draw a dog face.
The only equipment you’ll need for this tutorial are:
Once you’ve had a go, you’ll see how easy to draw a dog it is!
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1. Equipment
2. The first steps
3. Start with basic shapes and forms
4. At first, keep your sketches very light
5. Start drawing the line structure
6. Start applying shaded shadows according to the dog’s structure
7. Use the 7B pen to apply shading
8. Use the blending tool to stamp hatches
9. Add some fur details with pencil B4
10. The final result
Check my recommendations below for the best colored pencils and artist tools.
Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Colored Pencil Set
The best for colored pencil art
rOtring Isograph Technical Drawing Pen Set
The best pen for high precision drawings & sketches
The best for sketching, line art & lettering
Sakura Pigma Graphic 1 Pen
Blackwing 602 Pencil
The best pencil for sketching and drawing
Paper Pads Arteza
The best paper for sketching and drawing
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