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This is one of the easiest ways to draw a dog. Art is a great skill, and dogs are easy to fall in love with! The perfect combo, made easy right in this article.
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![Step 1 Start with 6 small circles drawn together.]()
Start with 6 small circles drawn together. It should kind of look like a caterpillar. -
![Step 2 Draw 2 lines on the bottom of the first circle from the left.]()
Draw 2 lines on the bottom of the first circle from the left. This is a paw.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Skip the next 2 circles.]()
Skip the next 2 circles. -
![Step 4 Draw lines on the remaining circles for the other 3 paws.]()
Draw lines on the remaining circles for the other 3 paws. -
![Step 5 Start in between the 1st and 2nd circle and draw an arch that lands in between the 3rd and 4th circle.]()
Start in between the 1st and 2nd circle and draw an arch that lands in between the 3rd and 4th circle. This is the head. -
![Step 6 Draw another arch a little bigger than the first that starts in between the 3rd and 4th circle and ends on the last circle.]()
Draw another arch a little bigger than the first that starts in between the 3rd and 4th circle and ends on the last circle. This is the body. -
![Step 7 Make a little triangle-style tail on the upper right side of the larger arch.]()
Make a little triangle-style tail on the upper right side of the larger arch. -
![Step 8 Scribble in a small nose in between the 2nd and 3rd circle.]()
Scribble in a small nose in between the 2nd and 3rd circle. -
![Step 9 Draw a small arch on top of the 2nd circle and another one on top of the 3rd circle.]()
Draw a small arch on top of the 2nd circle and another one on top of the 3rd circle. These should be small and they should stay inside the first arch that you drew. These are the eyes. -
![Step 10 On the head, make 2 ears of any style you want, one on each side of the arch.]()
On the head, make 2 ears of any style you want, one on each side of the arch. -
![Step 11 Refer to the illustration in the introduction for the completed dog.]()
Refer to the illustration in the introduction for the completed dog.
Community Q&A
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QuestionIs it hard to draw these things?Community AnswerNo, not at all. The title clearly says that it's a simple cartoon dog.
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QuestionHow do I draw a realistic-looking dog?Community AnswerReference Draw a Realistic Dog.
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QuestionHow can I draw really well if I don't know how?Community AnswerLook up tutorials! You can go onto YouTube and search art tutorials. There should be plenty there. You can also use references, but that's up to you! Other than that, just draw on! Practicing will help you improve.
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