Dog fine ink study

A seated floppy-eared dog in three-quarter view with a broad muzzle, two front paws, bent rear haunch and curved tail. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Block in the head, chest and rear haunch.

2. Connect the structure

   Hang the ears from the skull and connect the paws beneath the chest.

3. Develop the drawing

   Refine the clear outer contour, add only the most useful interior details and place a few small local shadows. Leave most of the paper open.

A small thing to tryKeep both front paws on the same ground line.