Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil

SHETLAND SHEEPDOG

Step One With an HB pencil, I sketch a circle for the dog’s head and a rounded triangle for the muzzle. Then I draw the vertical centerline so it reflects the angled position of the dog’s head. Next I add the slightly curved horizontal centerline. I use these guidelines to position the eyes and nose; then I draw the large ears and the basic shape of the body.

Step Two I refine the eyes, nose, and mouth, adding details and erasing unneeded lines as I go. I draw some jagged lines for the fur, making sure they reflect the curves ...