THE SHIH TZU

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THE SHIH TZU

THE SHIH TZU
Brenda Hoddinott
M08 INTERMEDIATE: ANIMALS & FANTASY
With a focus on improving observation skills, you first sketch Panda’s proportions
within a grid, then outline her facial features with neat lines, and finally add
shading to the face and head with squirkles and curved hatching lines.
The following five sections guide you step-by-step through this project:
INTRODUCTION: Before I begin sketching, I examine my photograph and decide to
rotate it slightly toward the right (so her face isn’t as tilted).
SKETCHING BASIC PROPORTIONS: You draw a grid on your drawing paper, and then
sketch the various parts of Panda on your drawing paper proportionately correct.
OUTLINING TWO EYES, A NOSE, AND A MOUTH: You erase grid lines, and then use a
freshly sharpened HB pencil to replace the initial sketch lines with neat, thin outlines.
ADDING SHADING TO PANDA’S FEATURES: You add shading to Panda’s eyes, nose
and mouth with a combination of hatching and squirkles.
HATCHING A FURRY HEAD AND FACE: You use HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils to finish the
fur by adding curved hatching lines to the rest of Panda’s face and head.
You need basic drawing supplies including good quality white paper, graphite pencils (HB,
2B, 4B, and 6B), kneaded and vinyl erasers, and a pencil sharpener.
This lesson is recommended for artists with experience in shading with curved hatching lines and squirkles, as well
as students of home schooling, academic and recreational fine art educators.
13 PAGES – 34 ILLUSTRATIONS
Published by Hoddinott Publishing for Drawspace.com, Halifax, NS, Canada - 2009
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INTRODUCTION
Panda is the owner of several humans, including my mom (Pamela Hoddinott), sister
(Karen), niece (Amy), and two nephews (Adam and Colin). If Panda was a human, she’d
probably have braces; however, as a Shih Tzu, those funny teeth actually enhance her
“cute” factor (Figure 801).
Before I begin sketching, I examine my photograph and decide to rotate it slightly toward
the right (so her face isn’t as tilted). In addition, I used Photoshop to change the colors to
grayscale; the various values are now easier to distinguish (Figure 802).
Figure 801
Figure 802
ART SPEAK
Sketch is a quickly rendered drawing that illustrates the important elements of your drawing subject with very few
details.
Sketching refers to the method used for creating a quick, rough representation or outline of a planned drawing
subject. A sketch can also be a completed work of art.
Proportion is the relationship in size of one component of a drawing to another or others.
Drawing is the application of an art medium to a surface so as to produce a visual image that visually defines an
artist’s choice of drawing subjects from his or her own unique perspective.
Grid is a precise arrangement of a specific number of squares, of exact sizes, proportionately drawn on both a
photo and drawing surface.
Shading refers to the various shades of gray in a drawing that create the illusion that subjects are threedimensional.
Values are the different shades of gray created when you draw by varying both the density of the shading lines,
and the pressure used in holding various pencils. A full range of values from light to dark gives contrast between
the light and the shadow areas.
Contrast refers to the comparison of different values when put beside one another.
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Grids help artists with numerous challenges, such as rendering precise proportions. A grid
is already drawn on the reference photo for you to follow (Figure 803). You may prefer to
print the photo on this page and keep it beside you on your drawing desk as you work. If
you aren’t used to working with a grid, refer to Lesson J07 - The Process of Working with a
Grid by Cindy Wider.
Figure 803
SKETCHING BASIC PROPORTIONS
In this section, you draw a grid on your drawing paper, and then sketch the various parts of
Panda on your drawing paper proportionately correct. If the proportions of your subject
are off, no amount of beautiful shading or fancy pencil marks can save your drawing.
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ART SPEAK
1)
Curved lines are created when a straight line
curves (or bends).
Drawing space (sometimes called a drawing
format) refers to the area of a drawing surface
within a specific perimeter, outlined by a shape of
any size, such as a square, rectangle or circle.
Light source: is the direction from which a
dominant light originates. The placement of this
light source shows you where to draw all the
values and shadows.
Shape refers to the outward outline of a form.
Form as applied to drawing, is the illusion of the
three-dimensional structure of a shape, such as a
circle, square or triangle, created in a drawing
with shading and/or perspective.
Use an HB pencil and a ruler to
draw a square on your drawing
paper as your drawing space.
Refer to Figure 804. I added a row of
partial squares at the bottom so I have
the option of extending her beard.
BE CAREFUL! Don’t press too hard with your
pencils! Lightly drawn lines are easier to erase! No
matter how careful you are, when drawing with a
grid, accidents do happen! If you draw in the wrong
squares, simply erase that section, redraw the grid
lines, and keep on going! The illustrations are
shown much darker than they really are so you can
see the faint lines.
2)
Divide your square into 36 smaller
squares to create a simple grid.
Figure 804
3)
The grid is designed to help you
draw Panda’s eyes, nose, and
mouth in their proper places and
identify the directions in which her
fur grows.
Draw what you see in each
square beginning with those in
the upper left.
Use the photo (Figure 803) as your
primary reference. The numbers
and letters help you from getting
the squares mixed up.
You can also refer to Figures 805
and 806, especially if you become
confused.
Figure 805
Most grid squares are filled with
simple curved lines that show the
directions in which the fur grows.
Short curved lines mark
short sections of fur and
longer lines identify
sections of longer fur.
Also, take note of how
many curved lines
extend into adjacent
grid squares.
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This section is designed to enhance your observation skills and refine your abilities to
translate what you see into a drawing.
Figure 806
4)
Check over the proportions of your sketch and adjust any areas with which you
aren’t completely happy.
5)
Pat your sketch with your kneaded eraser until the lines are so faint that you
can barely see them.
OUTLINING TWO EYES, A NOSE, AND A MOUTH
You begin by erasing the grid lines, and then use a freshly sharpened HB pencil to replace
the initial sketch lines with neat, thin outlines. Refer to the photo in Figure 803.
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6)
Use a sharp edge of your vinyl eraser to erase the grid lines.
I prefer to erase only the grid lines in the sections in which I plan to immediately
work. However, before I erase anything, I double check to make sure all my lines are
sketched in the right places. If you prefer, you can erase all your grid lines at once.
7)
Figure 807
Carefully
examine
Figures 807 to
811 in
sequence.
Figure 808
Figure 809
8)
Figure 810
Redraw
Panda’s facial
features with
thin neat lines
that provide
more detailed
information.
Figure 811
Watch closely the curves and sizes of each
line in relation to the other lines and spaces.
Keep your pencil sharpener and/or sandpaper block handy and constantly sharpen the
point of your pencil as you work.
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HELPFUL HINT! When working from a photo, you may come across sections that are not detailed
enough to draw accurately. This is where you do some research! For example, maybe the eyes of the dog
in your reference photo are partially covered with fur. Search through photos on the Internet or in books to
find an image of a similar dog in which the eyes are detailed and in sharp focus.
9)
Add a few circular shapes to identify the highlights
in the eyes and light values on the nose.
Refer to Figure 812. Highlights in the eyes stay light;
hence, by outlining them, you remember not to shade
these sections with dark values. Each eye has two
highlights (one big and one small). The circular shapes
on the nose serve as guides for adding light values.
Figure 812
ARTSPEAK
Highlight: a bright spot(s)
or section(s) where light
bounces off the shiny
surfaces of an eye or nose.
Iris: the large circular
shape of a dog’s eye that
varies in value from very
light (probably blue or light
brown) to very dark (dark
brown).
White: the primary section
of the eyeball.
Pupil: the dark circle inside
the iris often has the
darkest values of the entire
drawing. Highlights are
usually touching or inside
the pupil.
ADDING SHADING TO PANDA’S FEATURES
In this section, you add shading to Panda’s eyes, nose and mouth with a combination of
hatching and squirkles.
Figure 813
The light source is from the
front and slightly to the right.
10) Use hatching and an
HB pencil to add light
values to the irises,
nose and mouth.
Refer to Figure 813.
Remember to leave the
highlights white!
11) Fill in the pupils and
nostrils with hatching
lines that are closer
together (Figure 814).
-8Figure 814
12) Outline the fur around
the lower inside
sections of the eye
with very thin lines.
Figure 815
13) Use a freshly
sharpened 2B
pencil to fill in
the sections of
the iris behind
the fur.
Refer to
Figures 815
and 816.
Figure 816
14) Follow along with Figures 817 to 825 to
complete the shading of Panda’s facial features.
Figure 817
Use HB and 2B pencils for
the light and medium
values. A 4B or 6B works
best for the pupil.
Figure 818
My sketch lines are all still
here; however, they are
too faint for the scanner
to detect them.
Use hatching for the eyes
and mouth and squirkles
for the nose.
In the final stages of
shading the nose, I add
lots of dots to the nose
with a 4B pencil.
A little of the fur of her
beard is outlined before I
add shading to her mouth.
-9Figure 819
Figure 820
Fur also
grows from
the lower
edge of her
lip (Figure
820).
Figure 821
As you can see in Figure 821, shading is
added all around the lower teeth, but the
teeth are still mostly white. Teeth are best
rendered with very little shading (Figure
822).
Figure 822
By shading the fur around each feature first,
shading the rest of her head becomes simple!
Figure 824
Figure 823
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HATCHING A FURRY HEAD
AND FACE
In this section, you use HB, 2B, and 4B pencils to
finish the fur by adding curved hatching lines to
the rest of Panda’s face and head.
Figure 826
15) Use curved hatching
lines of various lengths
to add fur to Panda’s
head and face.
Refer to Figures 826 to 834.
In places where the fur is not
white, use an HB pencil to fill
most of the leftover white
sections after you draw all
the hatching lines.
Figure 827
You need to move your
wrist and whole arm to
render long, smoothly
flowing strands of fur (or
hair).
Make sure your wrist and
arm are nice and loose.
Try standing and shaking
your arm for a couple of
minutes before you sit to
draw.
Take your time! Don’t
rush! Also, the point of
your pencil needs to be
kept very sharp. Many a
dull pencil has completely
ruined a drawing of fur or
hair!
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As you can see in Figures 827 to 829,
my shading lines extend outside the
perimeter of my drawing space.
When I finish, the drawing will be
cropped all around.
Figure 829
For example,
compare Figure
829 to Figure 830.
The drawing in
Figure 830 is
cropped along the
upper and left
sides.
Figure 830
Figure 831
The beard is
mostly light
values, but
not as light as
the shading
above her
nose and
between her
eyes.
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Before I add detailed fur to the lower right,
I lay down some values (Figure 832) using
the photo (Figure 803) as a reference.
Figure 833
Overall, my
final drawing
is
considerably
lighter than
the reference
photo.
The photo
was taken
with a flash
and somehow
ended up
darker than
Panda, whose
face is mostly
white and
gray.
Figure 834
Before you consider this
drawing finished, put it
away for a day. Then go
back and examine it with
fresh eyes.
You no doubt will find a
few sections in need of
touchups.
Put the date on the
back, sign your name,
pat yourself on the
head, and scratch
behind your ears!
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BRENDA HODDINOTT - BIOGRAPHY
As a self-educated teacher, visual artist, portraitist, forensic artist, and illustrator, Brenda
Hoddinott utilizes diverse art media including graphite, technical pen, colored pencil, chalk
pastel, charcoal, conté crayon, and oil paints.
My philosophy on teaching art is to focus primarily on the enjoyment
aspects while gently introducing the technical and academic. Hence, in
creating a passion for the subject matter, the quest for knowledge also
becomes enjoyable.
>Brenda Hoddinott<
Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Brenda grew up in the small town of Corner Brook. She
developed strong technical competencies with a personal commitment to self directed
learning, and the aid of assorted “Learn to Draw” books. During Brenda’s twenty-five year
career as a self-educated civilian forensic artist, numerous criminal investigation
departments have employed Brenda’s skills, including Royal Canadian Mounted Police and
municipal police departments. In 1992, Brenda was honored with a commendation from
the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and in 1994, she was awarded a Certificate of
Membership from “Forensic Artists International”.
Her home-based art career included graphic design, and teaching recreational drawing and
painting classes. As supervisor of her community’s recreational art department, Brenda
hired and trained teachers, and designed curriculum for several children’s art programs. In
1998, Brenda chose to end her eighteen-year career as an art educator in order to devote
more time to writing, drawing, painting, and developing her websites.
Drawspace http://www.drawspace.com incorporates her unique style and innovative
approach to curriculum development. This site offers downloadable and printable drawing
classes for students of all abilities from the age of eight through adult. Students of all ages,
levels and abilities have praised the simple step-by-step instructional approach. This site is
respected as a resource for fine art educators, home schooling programs, and educational
facilities throughout the world.
LEARN-TO-DRAW BOOKS BY BRENDA HODDINOTT
Drawing for Dummies: Wiley Publishing, Inc., New, York, NY, this 336 page book is
available on various websites and in major bookstores internationally.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Drawing People: Winner of the Alpha-Penguin Book of
the Year Award 2004, Alpha - Pearson Education – Macmillan, Indianapolis, IN, this 360
page book is available on various websites and in major bookstores internationally.

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