FOCUSING ON FEATURES
Before creating a full canine portrait, it’s a good idea to get to know the general shapes that make up each feature. As you practice rendering the features of a variety of dogs, notice the subtle changes in shape, value, and proportion that distinguish each breed.
EYES
The eyes are possibly the most important feature when it comes to capturing the personality and character of an animal. Here I provide a three-quarter view (turned slightly away from center).
Step 1 Using an HB pencil, begin by outlining the main areas of the eye—the pupil, the iris, the eyelids, and the highlight. Also sketch the hair around the eyes. Almost ...
Get Drawing: Dogs & Cats now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
