how to draw a beagle

Steps: 11

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This dog looks small and sturdy because the head and feet are larger in relation to the body and legs. Create depth and softness in the fur texture with lighter shading at the edge of the dark areas.

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1 Draw a light box 5⅛ by 6¼ inches (13 by 16cm), and sketch the edges of the dog’s body in sections. Draw the head and back first, followed by the chest and front legs, underside, tail, and rear legs.

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2 Erase the box, and smooth the edges of the beagle’s body.

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3 Draw the soft shapes of the nose, eye, ear, and mouth, and add the darker, more defined details.

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Fun Fact

Beagles have very sensitive noses and are used to sniff luggage at airports for illegal substances.

4 Refine the details of the paws and hind legs.

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5 Draw the fur texture on the edges of the tail, chest, belly, and legs.

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6 Shade areas of the head and body.

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7 Shade the darker tones of the head and neck.

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8 Shade the dark area across the back and at the base of the tail.

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9 Intensify the dark shading on the back slightly away from the edge and down.

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10 Lighten and refine the edges of the white areas of fur with a pointed kneaded eraser.

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11 Shade the shadow cast on the ground below the beagle with horizontal and angled lines.

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