Hi friends, in this article I will show you how to draw a dog for kids easy. So without further delay let get started.
before starting your drawing there are some tool you need to make your drawing realistic. So here are some tools you need before start
Tools you need
- paper
- pencil
- kneadable eraser
- Flat surface to draw
- blending stumps
So now we can start our drawing
Step 1 : Draw a circle
Start with a circle
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0086-1024x897.jpg)
Step 2 : Divide circle into four equal parts
Now divide the circle into four equal parts.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0078-1024x853.jpg)
Step 3 : Draw a guide line for the eyes of the dog
Now draw a line parallel to the horizontal line from the midpoint of the upper radius of the circle as shown in figure below.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0085-1024x778.jpg)
Step 4 : Draw two circles for the eyes
Now draw two small circle on the on the midline of the upper semi circle. These circles are the base for the eyes.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0066-1024x736.jpg)
Step 5 : Draw the nose of the dog
On the lower horizontal line draw the nose shape. Use a refference image for it.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0080-1024x751.jpg)
Step 6 : Draw the mouth shape
Draw the mouth shape of the dog using the guide line as shown in figure below.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0079-1024x704.jpg)
Step 7 : Draw the ear shape
Now draw the ear shape on the outside of the large circle.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0087-1024x742.jpg)
Step 8 : Eraser all the guide lines
Now erase all the guidelines that we draw early
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0090-1024x768.jpg)
Step 9 : Final touch-up
Darken the eyes and the nostrils of the dog and draw moustaches or you can call fur of the dog. You basic drawing of a dog is ready.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0061-1024x842.jpg)
This is a basic drawing of a dog. You can draw this easily by my Step by step tutorial. But if you want tohow to draw a realistic dog step by step, then we can go further.
Here are some more steps to draw a dog step by step. You can follow these steps to draw a dog realistic easily.
Step 1 : Draw the shape of the face
Draw the shape of the face of the dog. You can use a refference image for this
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0084-1024x768.jpg)
Step 2 : Erase the guidelines
erase all the guide lines of the face of the dog
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0069-1024x705.jpg)
Step 3 : Draw eyes and nose
Draw eyes and nose of the dog.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0081-1024x928.jpg)
Step 4 : shade the nose
Shade the nose to make more realistic
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0065-1024x802.jpg)
Step 5 : Start the shading of the face
Now start the shading of the face. Start with a light shading. Use a light pencil to make a base layer of shading.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0064-1024x826.jpg)
Step 6 : Add more shading
Now grab a dark pencil and add more shading to make drawing look more realistic.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0089-768x1024.jpg)
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0088-1024x768.jpg)
After shading the face you have to blend it well. You can use a paint brush, tissue paper or a blending stumps. I am using here a Blending stump
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0075-890x1024.jpg)
There are many more blending tools you can use in your drawing. If you want to know then click here
Step 7 : More shading
Now grab a more dark pencil and add the darker shading.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0062-1024x790.jpg)
Step 8 : Draw fur
To make dog looks more realistic, you have to make realistic fur. You simply make realistic fur by using a mono zero eraser and a well sharpen pencil or you can make small random strokes on the paper. You can add some highlights by using mono zero eraser. I am using here a mechanical pencil but you can use here any pencil you want.
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0077-847x1024.jpg)
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0067-874x1024.jpg)
Add highlights by using a mono zero eraser
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0076-1020x1024.jpg)
Step 9 : Final touch ups
Draw some hair in eyebrows section and moustache. Make some final touches and your drawing is ready to pop up
![](https://theraviarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG-20200610-WA0083-1024x770.jpg)
This is a tutorial on how to draw a dog for kids easy. This is my method I use to draw dogs. If you like my article then share it with your friends also.