STEP 1 Sketch the Basic Shapes
Sketch lines to form the basic body and head structure, including a baseline to establish where the feet will rest.
Use the steps you practiced on the cat’s body to draw a dachshund. Start with the basic overall structure and then add more features as your drawing progresses. While observing dachshunds for this drawing, I became aware of how short dachshunds really are!
STEP 1 Sketch the Basic Shapes
Sketch lines to form the basic body and head structure, including a baseline to establish where the feet will rest.
STEP 2 Add Circles for the Head and Body
Add circles for the head, chest and rear. This will help you shape the dog’s overall form.
STEP 3 Add Lines for the Body, Neck and Legs
Connect the circles to form the shape of the body and neck. Sketch lines that will indicate the muzzle and the foreground legs.
STEP 4 Refine Lines and Add Structural Details
Refine the line work to further shape the dog’s body. Add the eye, tail, ears and legs. Place the background legs so they are staggered in comparison to the foreground legs.
STEP 5 Add Fur Details and Shading
Erase any obsolete lines. Shade the dog’s glossy coat with short, uniform pencil strokes that follow the fur’s direction. Add details to the eye, nose, mouth and paws.
