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How to Draw a Dog – Video Tutorial

Learn how to draw a dog with this easy video tutorial. I’ll show you how to draw and color this cute dog in just a few minutes.

Whether you use a digital drawing tablet or a pencil and paper, you’ll see that this short tutorial can be done by both using digital or traditional methods. 

WATCH HOW TO DRAW A DOG intro video

Scroll to the end for the full video and printable template

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There are no fancy steps or advanced skills required. To make the drawing of a dog, we’ll use basic shapes to make the head, then the body, the ears, and a cute little tail. 

You can print the instructions and the template below. Follow this tutorial and watch the video to learn how to draw a dog drawing.

If you’re looking for easy tutorials to draw animals, then I’ve got you covered. 

I have step-by-instructions to draw a cartoon cat to go along with your dog. If you want to make a farm drawing, then you can follow the lessons to draw a sheep, and a baby chick, and a black and white cow.

To personalize your drawing, you can add a name just under the dog. Here are three ways that you can add text to your drawing. 

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How to Draw a Cute Dog – Easy Steps

Let’s start by gathering your materials to draw the dog. 

Drawing Supplies

Digital Drawing Supplies

iPad

Apple pencil

Procreate

Paper Drawing Supplies

Drawing pencil

Drawing Paper

Art markers or Colored Pencils

Light Table for Tracing (optional)

I like to use Procreate or Inkscape to make my easy cartoon drawings. 

Inkscape is an open-source graphic software.  Which means it’s free to use and Procreate is a paid app. Sometimes, I use an online Inkscape drawing app if I’m not at my home computer.

I’ll use Procreate for this drawing.

Draw a Cute Dog Step by Step

For the first step, we’re going to make a wide upside-down u shape, followed by a wider circle just below that. I want it to look more like an oval than a circle.

This will give him a little more character.

Next, I’ll draw vertical lines going down from his head to make his legs. I’ll do the same thing on the other side.

You can see his body starting to form.

Draw a small curve on the left side and then a small curve on the right side. 

Next, I’ll draw a small line between the legs to complete the body.

Draw the Dog Tail

I’ll draw the dog’s tails using two quick lines on the right side of the body. I think it’s better to keep it nice and simple.

How to Draw a Dog Face

Let’s make a face for the dog.

Technically, the ears aren’t part of the face but I like to draw them at the same time as the face for this tutorial.

Since this is a big dog, his ears take up a lot of space and add to the personality of the face.

Draw the ears by making a curvy-shaped line, down then up on one side of the head, and then the same on the other side of the head.

See the picture below.  

Now, I’m ready to add the other facial features like his eyes, nose, and tongue.

Draw a small circle on the left and a small circle on the right side of the dog head.

These are the eyes.

Draw an upside-down triangle in the middle of the head for the dog nose. 

Right under the nose, draw a vertical line that goes down and curves to the left and draw the same in the other direction.

Make a little U shape just under here. This is the tongue.

The dog drawing outline is complete and you can move on to coloring the outline.

Coloring the Dog Drawing

You’re ready to color your drawing of a dog.

To do this, use the color drop method. Make sure that your areas are bounded (that means that they are closed with no gaps). 

The color drop method just means that you touch the color at the top right and drag it to the section that you want to color. 

Choose another color from the color wheel and click on a section of the dog to fill it with color. 

Repeat this process to color in the entire drawing.

Your easy dog drawing is done. Ready to make more?!

If you liked this lesson, you’ll love my So Simple SVG Files course. I will walk you through the steps to make digital drawings using simple shapes in Inkscape.  You’ll also learn how to transfer your drawings to your craft projects and get better use of your cutting machine.

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Want more easy drawings for starter projects like this? Check out my entire collection of simple drawing tutorials or just click on any of the posts below.

How to Draw Animals

Here are a few other animals that you can learn to draw. These simple steps are easy to follow.

Crafts to Make with a Dog Drawing

The nice thing about digital drawings is that you can upload them to a cutting machine and make print and cut designs for lots of craft projects. 

Here are some crafts that you can make with your dog drawing:

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Those are just a few ideas to get you started.  Check out some of these ideas for easy crafts that you can try. 

Imagine all of the crafts that you can make with the dog drawing. You can make lots of fun paper, fabric, leather or vinyl crafts. 

If you have a Cricut or Silhouette machine and a heat press, you can make iron-on t-shirts. Of course, you can use scissors to cut out the dog but a cutting machine will make it even easier.

As you can see, you can take your drawing and put it on tons of physical crafts!

Have you ever wondered how you can turn your hobby into a money-making craft business? Check out my post on 5 great reasons to open a craft shop on Etsy.

Make sure to save this to your favorite drawing board on Pinterest. Click the link below to save it for later.

Feel free to add a photo of your drawing to the pin so that I can see your cute dog.

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How to Draw a Dog - Video Tutorial

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You'll love this step-by-step video tutorial to draw a dog. It’s really easy and once it’s done,  I’ll show you how to color this drawing too. You can also find ideas for crafts that you can make with this dog drawing. 

Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Digital Drawing Supplies
  • Paper Drawing Supplies

Tools

Instructions

  1. For the first step, we’re going to make a small semi-circle and an oval for the head. how to draw a dog
  2. Then draw a leg on the left and another on the right for the body of the dog. how to draw a dog
  3. Draw a curved line on the side of each leg.how to draw a dog
  4. Draw two sets of curvy lines on top of the head for the ears, then a line from the right side going up and then back down for the tail.how to draw a dog
  5. Draw a triangle for the nose, two curved lines for the mouth, a semi-circle for the tongue, and two upside-down u shapes for the eyes.draw a dog
  6. Choose a color from the color wheel and drag and drop it to each section. You can also color it with crayons or markers or color pencils.draw a dogHow to draw a Dog instruction sheet

Notes

Color Tips

If you are making a digital drawing, make sure to close any gaps. This will make it easier to color the drawing using the color drop tool.

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How to Draw a Dog

How to Draw a Dog

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What materials do I need to start drawing a dog?

A: To start drawing a dog, you’ll need basic drawing materials such as pencils, erasers, paper, and reference images of dogs to help you get started.

Q: Is this tutorial suitable for beginners?

A: Yes, this tutorial is designed for all skill levels, including beginners. It provides step-by-step instructions and tips to help beginners draw a dog with ease.

Q: How long will it take to learn to draw a dog?

A: The time it takes to learn to draw a dog varies from person to person. With practice and dedication, you can start seeing improvements in your drawings in a matter of weeks, but mastering it may take longer.

Q: Are there specific dog breeds covered in the tutorial?

A: This tutorial provides general techniques for drawing a dog. You can apply these techniques to various dog breeds, and the tutorial may include specific tips for common breeds as well.

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