Drawing Together Episode 72: Dog
this episode is Part of the Drawing Together live video series – learn more here
Want to draw a pet portrait? Let’s draw a dog!Follow along using this reference image: Reference Image
We want to see your drawings! Share your finished pieces and any tips with us on this episode page.
Today, I’m working with:
- Gray Toned Drawing Paper
- Charcoal Pencils
- White Charcoal
- Kneaded and Rubber Erasers
- Shading Stumps
In this session, we’ll cover:
- Drawing and sketching a Dog
- Drawing Pet Portaits
Join artist Scott Maier, every Wednesday at 3PM EST.
For more information about me and my work, visit: https://scottmaierart.com/
I will need to practice a lot more on the fur. Still it is a good exercise and the model is the best!
I finally got a long tip pencil sharpener, which made all the difference when using my white charcoal pencil. I’ve done quite a few of these videos, but now I’m ready to do more with white charcoal. This was a fun one.
I used Canson Mi-Teintes gray paper, cropped a bit from 9″x12″.
I loved doing this dog probably because it’s my best animal drawing so far. I really enjoy the charcoal on gray toned paper with the white highlights—very dramatic. Another great lesson. Thank you!
Hi Scott,
I hope this worked as it is the first time I’ve uploaded a drawing! I drew the dog using your suggested materials and paper and would welcome any critique. Looking at the other drawings has been so helpful, as I can especially see the detail I missed, etc. I so enjoy your classes and guidance!
Stay well, and best wishes for the holidays!
mardylake (Marilyn Dyre)
This was great fun. Thanks Scott. I appreciate all that you show us in how to accomplish a drawing. I used vine charcoal, charcoal pencils, and a white charcoal pencil.
I am finally able to join in on drawing sessions. Really enjoyed Wednesday’s class. Not thrilled with outcome – do need to get larger paper. This is 5.5 x 8.5 pulled out of sketch book. It is Strathmore gray. I do think I will do again.
Beautiful work! May I ask what paper you use? I did use Strathmore gray paper but it is only 5.5 x 8.5, which I pull out of ringed pad so I lose a bit of paper when taping to board. I know Scott has stated that drawing larger better so going to see about getting other paper. Thanks!
Hi Scott, couldn’t attend the live stream unfortunately, but completed drawing today using Derwent medium, dark and white charcoal pencils, and grey Strathmore paper. The paper I have has a heavy texture, and white charcoal pencil was not really working well. Broke it twice and shortened it by 1/2 inch. Would you please describe what kind of Strathmore paper you used, smooth or textured?
Thank you for the demo. 🙂
Another great learning experience. I am getting braver. Thank you
Went back to add white highlight values . I think this adds to the finish . I can’t seem to get fine detail with white pencil
I like drawing dogs
I used 6B pencil
Thanks for the videos. I’ve never really drawn this way before building shapes and really using the erasers. One of my older dog pictures below.
Always look forward to my Wednesday practice session….thanks, Scott. This was done on Canson grey paper using charcoal
pencils.
Graphite on paper. I had lots of fun drawing along with everyone. Took a while to complete, but I tend to work quite slowly?. Thank you so much!
This is is a wonderful drawing! That was a great question and I’m glad to hear my response made sense!
This looks great!
Beautiful! I love the soft light in this drawing!
I really enjoyed drawing this dog! I had fun with the fur, though I probably could have backed off the details a bit, but I live for details! The mouth was tough… I didn’t get it quite right. Thanks for answering my question about drawing from photos. I liked your answer, and it made sense to me. I seem to draw from photos mostly, though I have some life drawing experience… and it is harder for me! But what can you do when you don’t have people available/willing to pose for portraits? And not enough $ to hire a model?
Nice project, Scott. I did it in graphite and erasers. Somehow I find charcoal very hard to deal with. Thank you!
I enjoyed drawing the Pup
Such fun
Thanks for a great afternoon
Vickie Gann
Hello! Thanks for joining us. I hope you were able to locate it again.
Very nice! This looks great. I like the work in the details especially.
Thanks for joining us and sharing your work! This looks great! wonderful sense of light and texture.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your unique set of materials!
Once again, many thanks Scott for a great session. This is my 5th session, and enjoying very much. Paper used was DeSerres Mix Media 9 X 12 160 gsm, and using Staedtler Luminograph drawing pencil set, Tombow Mono eraser, along with gum and hard erasers. No white charcoal, so used Prismacolor Premier white and a white extra fine point Sharpie. Stay safe for the holidays !
Charcoal on gray Strathmore paper. Such a pleasure to work on this drawing today.
Thank you, Scott! My husband said this is the best drawing I’ve done so far!
My husband said this is the best drawing I’ve done so far! Thank you Scott!
I lost the chat box , Hi From Houston, TX, btw.