Art and dogs come together in this richly illustrated, in-depth guide to creating charming portraits of dogs big and small. How to Draw Dogs and Puppies continues a rich tradition of dogs in art. In this step-by-step guide to drawing over 100 different breeds and mixed breeds of dogs and puppies in pencil and pen-and-ink, best-selling author J. C. Amberlyn combines her love of dogs with her beautiful, detailed drawing style. Organized around the American Kennel Club (AKC) dog breed categories and covering many of the most popular breeds as well as the beloved mutt and puppies, the book includes 40 easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for drawing a wide range of dogs in many poses and a variety of expressions. J. C. includes basic information on art materials and the fundamental mechanics of drawing so that even beginners will feel confident and successful as they learn to produce highly detailed, lifelike drawings of their favorite best friends. This definitive guide includes in-depth instruction on: · ART MATERIALS AND DRAWING BASICS · DOG ANATOMY; POSES; COATS AND COLORS; EXPRESSIONS · PUPPIES · HERDING GROUP · SPORTING GROUP · NON-SPORTING GROUP · TERRIER GROUP · WORKING GROUP · TOY GROUP · NON-AKC BREEDS AND MIXED BREEDS

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Find out how to draw hair, paws, eyes, and everything else in a dog’s. A clear guide with a lot of pictures of how the artist made drawings of dogs that look like photographs. Take a brave step and become educated as to how you can draw realistic dogs, following a step-by-step method that gives you insights, tips, and mandatory techniques. Read about: Figuring out when to use an HB or a 3B pencil. The right way to smudge, draw hair, and make a dog come alive. Contrasts, wet noses, and cute eyes, some of the most challenging parts of drawing dogs. The difference between easy shadows and complicated ones. Fun and smart ways to create beautiful dog eyes, noses, and ears that resemble reality. And much more!

Dogs are some of the most popular and loveable animal companions that we have. Kids see dogs of all kinds on TV, in their neighborhoods, and maybe even in their own homes. These furry animals are the subject of many budding artists' early drawings, but this book will help them learn how to draw specific dog breeds with even more detail. Simple drawing instructions accompany interesting and historical information about each breed. There are some familiar dogs that kids might recognize, along with other breeds that are more rare such as the Saluki and the Basenji. Young artists will love learning more about each of these cute dogs as they sharpen their drawing skills.

From their wonderfully expressive eyes to their eager, wagging tails, dogs are a delight to draw. Cook shows how easy it can be with 106 detailed illustrations of the most popular breeds. She also explores breed history, temperament, and other related topics, in addition to the essentials: anatomy, movement, sketching, and materials Both beginners and experienced artists will benefit from this concise guide's helpful suggestions and advice.

DIVLearn to Draw Dogs & Puppies includes fun, engaging content featuring the loyal and favorite canine companions children know and love. With this fun and educational drawing book, budding artists will discover just how easy it is to draw more than two-dozen breeds of dogs, ranging from small and sassy to big and burly. The book opens with a brief introduction to the tools and materials young artists need to get started, as well as several warm-up exercises. Then the real fun begins! Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to draw a range of breeds, including a Labrador, an English bulldog, a Siberian Husky, a Dalmatian, and many more. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or an oval, and progresses to a finished color piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text provides fun and interesting facts about each dog, allowing for an educational, well-rounded artistic experience. Learn to Draw Dogs & Puppies features dozens of fun and interesting facts, making it a perfect resource for teaching children about these wonderful furry friends, while encouraging them to express their creativity and practice their drawing skills./div

It's easy to sketch accurate, character-filled likenesses of dogs, and this book will show you how to draw 30 different types of canines: hunting, working, sporting, hounds, terriers, and other kinds of dogs. You'll discover how combining circles, ovals, rectangles, and other simple forms results in realistic depictions of a beagle, cocker spaniel, collie, Dalmatian, Old English sheepdog, golden retriever, and 24 other breeds. If you like, you can even create your own fantasy dogs by combining heads, bodies, tails, and legs from different breeds. Each of the step-by-step guides includes a blank practice page as well as a short description of the breed. The finished drawings are great for coloring, too.