This is a practical guide to capturing your dog on paper, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. It covers all aspects of drawing dogs and puppies in different media, from charcoal and graphite pencil to watercolour pencils and oil bars. The book is illustrated throughout with an inspiring collection of dog drawings that will appeal to all artists and dog lovers.
Capturing dogs on paper is a rewarding challenge for the artist. No other animal has such an incredible range of breeds, colours, sizes and shapes on offer, and this variety is further enhanced by poses that dogs can assume, from the elegance of show winners to rough and ready working or fighting positions. Each dog is, of course, an individual, and it is those special aspects of a dog's character that will make your drawing come to life.
In this book, Melvyn Petterson offers advice on how to capture the essence of your dog - from puppies to adults, mongrels to pedigrees - with tips on portraying their features accurately, how to draw fur in different media and how to master a range of poses.
