How Do You Draw A Dog Portrait?
Do you have a special furry someone in your life whose portrait you would like to draw? Drawing a dog’s portrait is more complicated than just drawing a generic cartoon dog or a dog caricature, but if you follow these tips then you will be well on your way to capturing your pet’s unique visage. Make the reference grid on a piece of transparent plastic using a fine-tipped permanent marker. Start at the bottom of the page and use the ruler to make small marks along the page a half inch apart. Repeat this process on the right side, then go back and connect your marks, using the ruler as your guide, to create horizontal lines across the page. Use the same method to make the vertical lines across the page, completing the grid. Draw an identical grid onto your 9×12 inch drawing surface. Use a pencil this time, and make the lines very light so that they will be easily erasable. Find a picture of your dog that has plenty of detail and shows the eyes. Place the picture under the plastic grid an
