Dog Sketch

Bart The Dog

The Dog character in And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon is my friend Dorothy's dog Bart in real life. To get an idea of how he would work as a character I drew him as a regular dog a few times.

Bart The Dog

The Dog character in And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon is my friend Dorothy's dog Bart in real life. To get an idea of how he would work as a character I drew him as a regular dog a few times.
Dog Sketch
Dog Sketch

First Character Sketch

Now I begin to experiment with a hat and some expressions. What is the dog in this picture feeling? Can you tell a story from just this picture?

First Clothes

This drawing is only about three inches tall and is on cheap paper. I want to experiment with how the dog looks many times, not draw a finished picture. Notice that now he has a hint of some clothes.
Dog Sketch
Dog Sketch

Using the Body

How can I use the whole body of the dog to show feelings? What would this dog be about to say?

Walking on Two Legs?

How does a dog look when he walks on two legs?
Dog Sketch
Dog Sketch

Working on Expression

I am starting to like the clothes on the dog. Is this dog happy or sad?

Getting Ready For Other Characters

How does a dog look when it is being picked up?
Dog Sketch
Dog Sketch

Interacting With Other Characters

How does a dog look when it is being picked up by a wolf and dangled over a pot of soup? What is the dog saying?

What Color is the Dog?

How does a dog look when I start to add color?
Dog Sketch
Dog Sketch

Time to Rest!

Finally the dog needs a rest. This has been a lot of work!

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