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Check out the new tutorial! C8 [link]WARNING! EXTREMELY LARGE FILE!
*dies*
That took a lot of work. o.o
Anyhoo, I dont really know why I made this. Just peeved that so many characters look the same I guess? And I know Emma isn't exactly all that different, BUT SHE'S REALISTIC AND SHE HAS GENES TO PROVE IT! lD Plus I wondered why someone didn't have all the dog types and colors together in one easy to access place so... tada?
Hope it helps.
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you are really good but just a suggestion you should bend her legs wen shes laying down cause dogs dont have their legs strait up like that when their on their back but still good work
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Thanks! And haha yeah I drew this so long ago, the anatomy is terrible XD Thanks for pointing that out.
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lol no prob its cute even though its spost to be realistic she really was tired love it XD
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Well thank you so much! 8D It's always great to know that something you made really helped someone.
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If only I could draw period.. :\ Any suggestions on that? I'm using a bamboo tablet && I stink..so then I go to tracing && get busted by the art police 
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I think the biggest thing is understanding how animals move. It's hard to grasp why something looks off in a picture if you don't know how the anatomy works, and real life is conveniently located all around us to show us just that. I have five dogs, and watching them move and play and interact has helped my art more than anything else C: If I can't figure out how the front leg should be bending, well I have a nice, real model sleeping on my bed that just happens to have a leg that can demonstrate that for me. I've also had the extreme pleasure of getting to work with a gorgeous bunch of wolf puppies, who lived on a reserve with tigers and a lion and menagerie of other big cats, and that's when I realized... those guys are HUGE D: It was only after seeing them up close and personal that I realized their true weight, and the amazing density of their muscles. So whenever I draw big cats, I imagine gravity is pulling pretty hard on them, and the picture seems to come out more life like. If you can't get to the real thing, hello youtube! Also, always learn new creatures in moving poses. If you practice with stationary poses, then you'll have trouble getting a flowing movement later on, and it's easier to make mistakes.
And if you feel more comfortable tracing, ease yourself into solitary art. Start by marking specific places on the body from photos (this is where the head goes, this is where a joint is) and draw connect-the-dots. It will develop your style without fretting too much over proportions. Draw the shapes and details yourself, though, because that's the only way you can learn.
But most importantly, never stop. After a long leave from drawing (coughschoolcough) I find it's harder for me to get the feel for it back, like my hand is too rigid for some of the strokes. It takes me a little while to feel natural again. But if you keep drawing, every availability, you'll be awed at how fast you can improve C;
Andthankyousomuchforthewatch <3
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Thanks so much for that. 
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Two german shepherds, a rottie, a mutt, and a pit bull ;D Quite a full family.
And I doubt I'm her, as I don't have a sister. Butttt I'm Leah, and you?
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Oh, lol well there's me jumping to conclusions.
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There's no skill in art, its just said by good artists who want to make themselves feel special 
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I know I must be really late, but this is wonderful! This will really help if I decide to actually make a dog character. Thanks
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Better late than never! ^-^ Just glad I could help.
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By the way, fantastic artwork here. I like Emma
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Glad to be of help ^u^ Though this thing is so old it could use a revamp~
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You should totally do that when you get the chance!
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WOW this tutorial is AMAZING and extremely helpful! I wish i'd found this sooner! AWESOME JOB
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Thank you so much! 8D I'm glad I could be of help.
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Huh. You're making me want to try drawing doggehs when I'm supposed to be practicing horsies. T_T
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The doggehs want yoooou ouo The doggehs neeeeed you.
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But the horsies do too...
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Then... draw them together?
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*snuggles Miss E*
Awww, we used to have a Kelpie, but she had heart problems and died when I was too young to remember her. She was a black & tan.
This is a great tutorial!
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I love kelpies, they're so adorable, and have so many colors! Thank you .3. And thanks for the fave <3
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XD It's the most adorable tutorial ever.
Have you ever owned a kelpie?
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Aww, thanks >3<
No, I havent D: I've had a samoyed, and currently have two GSDs, a Rott, and a mutt.
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I'm actually about to use it too~
Rotties are soooo cute ♥ I've always had aussie cattle dogs.
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Really? 8D Id love to see it when you're done~!
I love Aussie Shepherds c: Their genetics are fun to study. Yeah Im one of those freaks who think genetics are fun.
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XD I have to work on it a bit, because I need my parent's computer.
Yus~ Genetics are fun! But I'm not that far into things in science. *feels young*
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I think lab genetics are a good place to start learning c: Then you can start working your way up to more complicated breeds like aussies or huskies. Now those are fun lD
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♥ Yesh... But like I said, I know little to nothing about genetics.... D:
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Thats why labs are good, because they're pretty simple 8D They only come in three colors, and their genes are all pretty strait forward.
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Wow, Zekey! I didn't know you put that much thought into how you drew each kind of dog... though I probably should have expected it. This is amazing~<3
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Thank you! .3. But it's mostly only for creating characters, every pictures isn't that thought out lD I usually just use a ref for those, and color the dog like the reference picture.
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Wow, that must've taken a lot of work. *commends you!* 83
*pets Miss Example~*
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Thank you Jinjin! 8D And Ms. E appreciates your petting.
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YEAH 8D I'm really tempted to give her an Australian accent...
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They are lD Specially Aussie ones.
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DOGGGGGGIIIIEEEESSSS!!!!! <333
Chihuahua thoughts = tacos
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WELL YEAH, THEY ARE THE TACO BELL DOG.
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