How to Draw a Dog Reading a Book

We all know that dogs are a man’s best friend, and they will want to do, see and experience everything that you do – but does that include reading a book? Well, let’s give it a go!


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Step-By-Step Images and Instructions

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How to draw a dog reading a book step 1

Start by taking a black pen, and drawing a large curve in the center of your page.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 2

Add two large, wavy “n” shapes to either end of this to create ears for your pooch.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 3

Add two smaller, wavy shapes inside each of the ears, and fill these in with the black pen.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 4

Bring two wavy lines down on either side, heading down from the ears.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 5

Add two small circles below the ears, and fill these in almost completely, leaving two small white dots.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 6

Add a short curved line in between these two eyes…


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 7

And then add a wide “n” shape below the eyes, with the peak underneath the curved line.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 8

Add an oval shape underneath this, and bring a vertical line down from the center of this. Then, add another, short curved line for the mouth.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 9

Add three small dots to on either side of the short line…


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 10

Below this, bring down two vertical, parallel lines, and join them at the top and bottom with curves.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 11

Add two more sets of parallel lines to the top of this, this time heading towards the top corners.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 12

Add two more lines to the bottom, and then join everything together with lines at the sides to create the outline of your book.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 13

Add a collection of three circles to the right of the book…


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 14

And then add circles above this for a pawprint.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 15

Now, add two paws, one on either side of the book…


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 16

And fill in the cover with a pink pencil.


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 17

Use a yellow-orange pencil for the paws of the pooch, and the top of the head…


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How to draw a dog reading a book step 18

Before using a brown pencil for his nose.


And voila! Your precious pet has mastered the art of reading: what could possibly go wrong?

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