Step 20: Use the curved line on the top, right side of the body as a guide to draw the Pomeranian's tail. Draw the shape of the tail around the guide using quick, short strokes for the dog's fur.

Step 21: Use the remaining lines and shapes as guides to draw the rest of the Pomeranian's body. Use quick, short strokes along the outer edges of the initial guides. The longer the strokes are, the shaggier the fur will be.

Step 22: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Add some shading to your Pomeranian drawing to give it more dimension and volume. Pick the direction of the light source when shading so that the shadows are consistent with it. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value.

Add a cast shadow underneath. This helps ground the dog so it doesn't appear to be floating.

You can add even more value throughout your Pomeranian drawing for extra detail. As you shade the body, use strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. In the head, for example, the strokes should radiate outward from the nose. You can also skip this step entirely for an all-white Pomeranian dog. Separate each individual stroke a bit so that the white of the paper comes through and creates a fluffier texture

Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. It's also a good idea to use reference as you draw. If you have a pet Pomeranian or a similar dog breed, try to duplicate its coat on your drawing. Don't forget to pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace.

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