How to Draw Cartoon Dogs, Puppies and Wolves - Softcover

Hart, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0823023664 ISBN 13: 9780823023660

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S., 1998

Synopsis

Offers advice on drawing various breeds of dogs, discusses facial expression, movement, and postures, and shows how to rework cartoon ideas

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From the Author

A subject that belongs in every cartoonist's repertoire
Cartoon dogs, puppies and wolves are among the most popular animated and comic strip characters of all time. Cartoonists can't afford not to have a working knowledge of dogs, puppies and wolves. The book shows you how to draw all of the popular breeds. You'll also learn how to draw a spectrum of doggy expressions, and get a thorough understanding of dog anatomy, in a fully illustrated, easy-to-understand section. Understanding how a dog is built is essential for drawing. Many people mistakenly believe that the dog's hind leg has a backward bending knee. This is a reasonable assumption, but entirely false. A dog has all of the same joints that you and I have, but they are just arranged differently. What looks like a backward bending knee is actually the dog's heel. There is also a section for those interested in animation. It shows how a dog walks and runs, the successive foot placements, as well as how the dog's body swerves side to side during those motions. Without these subtleties, the dog's movements would appear lifeless and flat. Wolves are also a must, because they make such wonderful villains. I hope you'll have as much fun working with this book as I had putting it together. And remember, Keep Drawing!

Synopsis

This guide to drawing comic book characters shows the reader how to draw dogs, puppies and wolves. From adorable puppies to villainous wolves, the book shows how to draw canines in repose, walking and running, with a range of facial expressions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823023664
• ISBN 13: 9780823023660
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64