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The Time-Lapse (Speed Drawing) video:

To draw this Scottie Dog step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

The Written step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin.

Step 1: Draw a circle near the middle of the paper as a guide for the front part of the Scottish terrier's body. To draw the circle, first make four small marks to indicate its height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a small, circular object like a coin or a lid. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

Step 2: To the right, draw another circle as a guide for the back portion of the Scottish terrier's body. Draw this circle using the four-marks method as well. This circle should be about the same size as the first one, and the edges should touch.

Step 3: On the top, left side, draw yet another circle as a guide for the dog's head. This circle should be about half the size of the first circle. Don't place this circle too high up, otherwise your Scottie's neck will be too long.

Step 4: On the right side of the head, draw a sloping arc as a guide for the dog's muzzle. Scotties have pretty long muzzles, so don't draw this arc too short. Draw a sloping line across the entire head as a construction line to help you place the facial features later.

Step 5: On top of the head, draw two angled lines that are similar to an upside-down letter V as guides for the Scottish terrier's ears.

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Step 6: Below the circle on the left, draw a line that's similar to a flat letter U as a guide for the dog's font leg. Add a similar shape to the left as a guide for the other front leg. Don't make these guides too long.

Step 7: To the right, add the guide for the Scottish terrier's hind leg by first drawing two short, vertical lines. Close off the guide by drawing a flat line at the bottom.

Step 8: Draw a series of lines that connect the major shapes to finish the guide for the dog's body. Draw a short line on the top, right side of the body as a guide for the Scottish terrier's tail.

That's it for the guides! From this point on, press harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 9: Inside the head, lightly sketch a small circle for the eye. Use the initial line to guide your placement. When you get the size and placement of the Scottish terrier's eye right, darken the lines. Inside the eye, draw a tiny circle for glare or highlight and a dot in the middle for the pupil. Shade the eye except for the tiny glare circle. As you shade the eye, use a dark value at the top and a lighter value at the bottom for a rounder look. Add a few curved lines to the eye for the eyelids and corners. Add a few more lines higher up for a bit of fur.

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Step 10: Above the eye, draw a series of curved strokes for the tufts of fur on the Scottish terrier's brow. The strokes on the left should curve to the left, and the strokes on the right should curve to the right. Add a few more strokes on the left side for the fur on the dog's other brow.

Step 11: At the top of the muzzle lightly sketch a small circle for the nose. When you get the size and placement right, darken the shape of the dog's nose. Make the bottom edge narrow and curve the right side to create the nostril. Make the shape of the Scottie's nostril thicker and darker.

Step 12: Under the nose, draw the dog's mouth using a series of short strokes. Use the initial line as a guide to help you determine the width of the mouth. To the right of the mouth, draw a series of strokes for the mustache-like fur on the muzzle. The longer you make these strokes, the longer the mustache will be. Draw some strokes on the left side of the mouth for the other side of the mustache. Don't draw every strand of fur. Draw the overall outer shape of the Scottish terrier's mustache. Use the initial arc as a guide to help you draw the fur on the mustache.

Step 13: Draw long strokes along the bottom of the initial arc for the fur on the Scottish terrier's chin. Continue to draw long strokes along the lower edge of the initial arc. Draw the strokes as long as you want them all the way to the guide for the dog's neck.

Step 14: Darken the angled line on the top, right side of the head to create the shape of the Scottish terrier's first ear. Make the shape of the ear rounder. Inside, add a series of lines and strokes to give the dog's ear structure and fur. Use the angled line on the left side as a guide to draw the other ear the same way.

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Step 15: Darken the outer edges of the initial guides to create the shape of the Scottish terrier's head. Use short strokes along the path of the guides to create a furry texture. Don't overlap the ear on the right. Add a few strokes inside the shape of the head for more detail on the fur.

Step 16: Use the curved line under the first circle as a guide to draw the front leg. Use a series of short strokes along the edge of the guide to create the furry texture on the leg. On the tip of the foot, draw a couple of short, curved lines for the toes. Add the nails on the tips of the Scottish terrier's toes.

Step 17: Use the curved line on the left as a guide to draw the Scottie's other front leg the same way. Use curved lines at the bottom for the toes. The nails are made up of tiny, triangular shapes. Add a series of strokes at the top for the dog's fur.

Step 18: Draw a series of short strokes close to the bottom of the guide on the right side. Draw more short strokes along the path of the guide to create the shape of the Scottish terrier's furry leg. Draw the toes at the bottom using curved lines and the nails as little triangular shapes.

Step 19: Use the remaining lines as guides to draw the rest of the Scottish terrier's body. Draw a series of short strokes along the outer edges of the guide to create the furry shape of the body. The longer the strokes are, the shaggier the Scottie's fur will appear. Add some strokes inside the body too. The strokes along the top edge of the body should be shorter and flatter.

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Step 20: Draw a series of short strokes around the guide on the top, right to create the tail. Under the dog's body, on the right side, draw a short, horizontal line for the visible part of the other hind leg.

Step 21: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guidelines. 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 Scottish terrier drawing for extra detail. Scotties are usually solid black, so shade the entire body or color it with a black color pencil. Use different values in certain areas of the dog's coat to emphasize the shadows and highlights. Use a dark value for the outer edge of the ears and a slightly lighter value for the inside. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

As you shade, use strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. The strokes above the Scottie's nose go up, and the strokes on the sides and below the nose go down. It's similar for the strokes around the eye. Use different values to create bands of highlights and shadows across the face. Continue to shade the dog's entire body by alternating between a dark and medium value for the detail on the fur. Use a dark value for the Scottish terrier's feet but don't overlap the nails as you shade. Add the value lightly at first and gradually build up to the level of darkness that you like.

It's a good idea to use reference as you draw for a more accurate depiction of a Scottish terrier. If you have a pet Scottie or a similar breed, try to duplicate its coat on your drawing. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. Don't forget to pause the video to draw at your own pace.

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

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