{"id":17688,"date":"2022-08-03T13:42:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T13:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=17688"},"modified":"2023-05-25T12:53:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T12:53:39","slug":"how-to-draw-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Draw A Dog: Easy, Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners [Plus, A Video Tutorial!]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Time to learn how to draw a man\u2019s best friend!\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Adorable as they are, dogs can be challenging to draw.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t get the shape of their head and the size of their body right, we get you. And we can help!<\/p>\n<p>In our previous tutorials, we showed you <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to draw a cat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to draw a horse<\/a>. Now, let\u2019s expand your animal kingdom, or give your comic book character a new sidekick! We\u2019ll show you how to draw a dog in a few, simple steps.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/4Zo41lhzKt6iZ8xff9\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/4Zo41lhzKt6iZ8xff9\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Professional Artist Shows You How To Draw A Dog [Video]<\/h2>\n<p>To show you how to draw a dog step-by-step, we asked the lead BioWars artist, Gon\u00e7alo Lopes, to create a beginner-friendly video tutorial.<\/p>\n<p>He takes you through the process of illustrating a dog from drawing the outline and the basic shapes of the dog\u2019s body to finessing the details and shading the sketch.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW A DOG Step By Step [Beginner-Friendly]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NXesKIXqRME?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Before you start, remember to take things slow; <strong>don\u2019t worry about creating the perfect drawing on your first attempt<\/strong>. Be patient with yourself and practice as much as you can to master the art of drawing a dog.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re on the subject of art, have you read the BioWars comic book? It describes the battle between the warriors of the immune system (BioWarriors) and microbes that jeopardize its safety. The clash isn\u2019t fiction; it unfolds in every one of us daily, and <strong>the comic depicts the lengths to which the BioWarriors must go to protect us!\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s break the video tutorial into several steps so that you can explore them at your own pace!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Tools You\u2019ll Need When Learning How To Draw A Dog Step By Step<\/h2>\n<p>When drawing a dog, we recommend you use the following tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>H pencil:<\/strong> It\u2019s the best choice when drawing the basic shape of the dog\u2019s body.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>4B pencil:<\/strong>\u202fA softer lead is the best for shading.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>kneaded eraser:<\/strong> This type of eraser is perfect for erasing sketch marks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sketch paper:<\/strong> Make sure to use sketch paper\u202fwith micro-perforations because that way you can easily apply corrections if need be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, if you prefer to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-tablets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drawing tablet<\/a> when making art, go for it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book protagonists!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw A Dog Step-By-Step<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base Of The Dog\u2019s Body<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>When drawing a dog, many people tend to start from the head. However, if you\u2019re a beginner, you might find it difficult to get the shape of the head right from the get-go.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019re going to simplify the process, and that means no sketching the head yet!<\/p>\n<p>Before you start, let\u2019s decide on the angle from which we\u2019re going to draw the dog.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend you <strong>opt for the side angle<\/strong> like Gon\u00e7alo, since it\u2019s the easiest to master for beginners.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the first step to drawing a dog is to sketch <strong>the base for its body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s <strong>two circles<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17690\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17690\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17690\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-base.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing two circles which represent the base of the dog\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-base.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-base-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-base-768x286.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-base-440x164.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-base-635x236.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time to learn how to draw a man\u2019s best friend!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The dog we\u2019re illustrating is turned to the left, so the circle on the left-hand side is bigger.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where the dog\u2019s chest will be.<\/p>\n<p>The circle on the right should be smaller, but the tops of both circles should align.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Connect The Circles To Create The Torso<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s now connect the two circles you previously drew.<\/p>\n<p>The line that connects their tops is where the dog\u2019s back is.<\/p>\n<p>By connecting the bottom one circle to another, you\u2019ll get the <strong>dog\u2019s belly<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17691\" style=\"width: 1526px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17691\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17691\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-torso.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing a dog's torso.\u200b\" width=\"1516\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-torso.jpg 1516w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-torso-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-torso-1024x357.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-torso-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-torso-440x153.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-torso-635x221.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1516px) 100vw, 1516px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dog\u2019s torso is now in place!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Just four simple lines later, you finished drawing the outline of the dog\u2019s torso!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Draw The Neck<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Once you finish drawing the dog\u2019s torso, it\u2019s time to illustrate its neck.<\/p>\n<p>Draw a line from the dog\u2019s chest upwards and then it lowers it toward the dog\u2019s back.<\/p>\n<p>When illustrating this step, <strong>pay attention to the length of the dog\u2019s neck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure it isn\u2019t too long or too short, observe the size of the dog\u2019s torso \u2014 the neck should be slightly shorter, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17692\" style=\"width: 1606px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17692\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17692\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing a dog's torso and its neck.\u200b\" width=\"1596\" height=\"782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck.jpg 1596w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck-440x216.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-neck-635x311.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1596px) 100vw, 1596px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time to add the neck to support a dog\u2019s head!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. Outline The Upper Arm And Upper Thigh<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>The outline of the <strong>dog\u2019s upper arm resembles a loaf of bread<\/strong>. So, go ahead and draw one cute loaf and make it cover about two-thirds of the front circle.<\/p>\n<p>As for the <strong>upper thigh<\/strong>, its outline should <strong>cover the better part of the back circle<\/strong>. Again, don\u2019t bother drawing the perfect shape because we\u2019ll show you how to tweak it later and make it look like a proper dog leg:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17725\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17725\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17725 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-upper-arm-upper-thigh-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing the addition of a dog's upper arm and thigh.\u200b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-upper-arm-upper-thigh-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-upper-arm-upper-thigh-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-upper-arm-upper-thigh-1-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-upper-arm-upper-thigh-1-440x251.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-upper-arm-upper-thigh-1-635x362.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#8217;s start drawing the dog&#8217;s legs!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>5. Sketch The Head<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Now is time to illustrate the <strong>dog\u2019s forehead, muzzle, lower lip and its <a href=\"https:\/\/dogdiscoveries.com\/curiosity\/facts-about-dog-flews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flews<\/a><\/strong> (which is just a sophisticated word for the dog\u2019s upper lip!).<\/p>\n<p>Again, Gon\u00e7alo drew these body parts using simple lines and shapes. The jaw is open because that\u2019s almost the default state for every dog while they adoringly look at you (orrr the food).<\/p>\n<p>The lower lip\u2019s outline looks like a <strong>triangle with a soft apex<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When drawing the muzzle and the upper lip, sketch the forehead first and then extend that line towards the lips.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17726\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17726\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-head-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing the outline of the dog\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-head-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-head-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-head-1-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-head-1-440x244.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-head-1-635x353.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The drawing of the dog\u2019s body is slowly coming together!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>6. Add The Dog\u2019s Ear<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Since you\u2019re drawing a dog from the side, only one of its ears is visible.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of dogs have <strong>triangle-shaped ears<\/strong>, but of course, that varies depending on the breed and the dog\u2019s stance. For example, if a dog is in a protective mode, it usually perks up its ears, so they\u2019re pointier and more threatening than usual.<\/p>\n<p>Gon\u00e7alo is drawing a happy, good pup, so the dog\u2019s ear is hanging:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17719\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17719\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17719\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-ear.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing the outline of the dog torso, head, and neck with an ear added.\u200b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-ear.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-ear-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-ear-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-ear-440x275.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-ear-635x397.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#8217;s give this doggo an ear!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This ear isn\u2019t exactly a triangle, but it does resemble one, with a rounded tip.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Outline The Forearm, Lower Thigh and Tail<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Gon\u00e7alo drew <strong>the forearm and the lower slightly over the dog\u2019s upper arm and upper thigh<\/strong>. That\u2019s because the place where the two parts of the dog\u2019s leg overlap is where its joint is, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17727\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17727\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-forearm-lower-thigh-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing the outline of the dog torso, head, and neck with an ear added.\u200b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-forearm-lower-thigh-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-forearm-lower-thigh-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-forearm-lower-thigh-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-forearm-lower-thigh-1-440x298.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-forearm-lower-thigh-1-635x430.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of your dog drawing is almost complete!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s give this doggy a tail!<\/p>\n<p>Again, the shape and the size of a dog\u2019s tail depend on the breed, but we opted for a slightly longer tail, Labrador style.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it, <strong>the basic outline for a dog drawing is now finished!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, let\u2019s add some details to the dog\u2019s head.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-comic-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to learn how to draw comic book characters? Follow this guide!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. Outline The Dog\u2019s Eyes, Nose And Teeth<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>To bring this good doggy to life, it\u2019s time we added its eyes, nose and teeth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17722\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17722\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17722\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing a dog's head with its eyes, teeth and tongue added.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-1-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-1-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-1-440x206.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-1-635x298.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The doggo now can see, smell and chew!<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>By the way, did you know that <strong>dogs have three eyelids<\/strong>? The extra eyelid is located underneath the two eyelids we all know are there, and it helps protect the dogs\u2019 eyes and keep them moist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vet-organics.com\/blogs\/news\/did-you-know-dogs-have-three-eyelids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drawing an eye<\/a>, sketch an oval shape first, but add more angle to the dog\u2019s lower eyelid, to soften the eye\u2019s sharpness.\u202f\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As for the dog\u2019s boop-y nose, you can sketch it as a <strong>circle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also add a few teeth. For example, you can <strong>make the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/care\/how-many-teeth-do-dogs-have-and-can-they-lose-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canines<\/a> visible and several premolars and molars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and don\u2019t forget to <strong>draw the tongue<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Dogs almost always have theirs slightly out, and the one Gon\u00e7alo illustrated is no different!<\/p>\n<h3>9. Draw The Forearm And The Thighs On The Other Side<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:\u00a0<\/strong>H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Now\u2019s the time you added the other pair of dog\u2019s legs.<\/p>\n<p>Since we\u2019re drawing a dog turned to the left, only a small section of its legs on the right shows.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17696\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17696\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing the dog\u2019s legs on the other side.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-440x285.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-eye-teeth-635x411.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let\u2019s add the dog&#8217;s legs on the other side!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The right forearm just slightly peaks<\/strong> in the back, while the left thigh is slightly more visible, as Gon\u00e7alo\u2019s sketch illustrates.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Start Shading<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool: <\/strong>4B\u00a0pencil<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re getting closer to finishing your drawing!<\/p>\n<p>Since the outline is finished and all the details are in, it\u2019s time to <strong>slightly shade the illustration and add some finishing touches<\/strong> to it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17697\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17697\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17697\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-shading.jpg\" alt=\"Photo depicting a slightly shaded illustration of a dog.\u200b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-shading.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-shading-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-shading-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-shading-440x287.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-shading-635x414.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here comes the shading part!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can grab a <strong>4B pencil<\/strong> and apply pressure to it to <strong>make the outline of the dog\u2019s body darker<\/strong> and more pronounced.<\/p>\n<p>The shade is mostly falling on the dog\u2019s right forearm and thigh, but don\u2019t forget to also <strong>shade its chest and belly<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h3>11. Add The Dog\u2019s Hair And Erase Unnecessary Details<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools: <\/strong>4B pencil and kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>To make your drawing of a dog <strong>more realistic<\/strong>, how about you <strong>add hair<\/strong> to it?<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to draw short zigzag lines across the dog\u2019s belly, back and neck.<\/p>\n<p>Then, add the pupil, the nostril and a few dotted lines to sketch the <strong>whiskers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, don\u2019t forget to add <strong>two lines to illustrate the dog\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mobility-health.com\/pages\/dog-anatomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wrist<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuteness.com\/article\/torn-hock-ligament-dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hock<\/a>!\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That way, its arms and legs will look real!<\/p>\n<p>Also, draw the fingers on the doggy\u2019s paws by sketching two short lines on each paw. Then, add even shorter and darker lines for the nails!<\/p>\n<p>The final step to drawing a dog is to <strong>delete the elements we no longer need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Take your <strong>kneaded eraser and slowly remove all sketch marks<\/strong>, so that the end result looks like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17698\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17698\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17698\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-final.jpg\" alt=\"Finished illustration of a dog.\u200b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-final.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-final-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-final-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-final-440x297.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-draw-dog-final-635x429.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your dog drawing is now finished!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/biowars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow us on Instagram for more drawing tips and the latest BIOWARS updates!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Finished Your\u202fDog\u202fDrawing? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Since you successfully finished our guide on dog drawing, why stop now?<\/p>\n<p>Since you like to draw, check out more of our art tutorials and continue practicing!<\/p>\n<p>If drawing animals is your thing, these guides are for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fish-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a fish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/unicorn-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a unicorn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/penguin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a penguin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/dolphin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dolphin\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bat-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/butterfly-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a butterfly\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wolf-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a wolf\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bunny-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bunny\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a horse\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a cat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/deer-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a deer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/shark-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a shark<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have a lot more how-to\u2019s in store, and you\u2019ll find them all on our blog and YouTube channel!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Recap On How To Draw A Dog Easy<\/h2>\n<p>We hope you had fun learning how to draw a dog.<\/p>\n<p>As you could see, the important thing is to start small and draw the base of the dog\u2019s body first.<\/p>\n<p>That way, you\u2019ll establish what its size should be at the very beginning, so you can then proportionately draw the rest of its body.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you enjoy our tutorial on how to draw a dog step by step? Let us know in the comments below!\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time to learn how to draw a man\u2019s best friend!\u200b Adorable as they are, dogs can be challenging to draw. If you can\u2019t get the shape of their head and the size of their body right, we get you. And we can help! In our previous tutorials, we showed you how to draw a cat [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":17728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[519,419],"tags":[452,461,420],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Draw A Dog For Beginners [Video Tutorial]<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to draw a dog step by step by with a professional illustrator. 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