Please PAUSE the "How to Draw a Dog (Pomeranian)" video after each step to draw at your own pace.

 

Time-Lapse (Speed Drawing) video:

 

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 top of the paper as a guide for the Pomeranian's head. First draw four small marks to indicate the height and width of the circle, then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make mistake. But the circle doesn't have to be perfect. It's just a guide. If you're having a hard time drawing the circle, trace the outer rim of a glass, a lid or any other object with a circular edge.

 

Step 2: Draw a horizontal line across the Pomeranian's head. This construction line will help you place the dog's facial features later. Add a curved vertical line on the top left side of the head for another construction line.

 

Step 3: Draw a small circle on the lower left side of the head as a guide for the Pomeranian's muzzle. Pay attention to the size and placement of this small circle in relation to the rest of the head.

 

Step 4: On top of the dog's head, draw two small, triangle- like shapes as guides for the ears. The Pomeranian's ears should be pretty small in relation to the rest of the head.

 

Step 5: Draw a big circle under the head, on the right, as a guide for the front part of the body. Pomeranians are small, so don't draw the circle too big. Don't overlap the circle for the head at the top.

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Step 6: Draw a small circle on the right as a guide for the back of the body. This circle should be a bit smaller than the Pomeranian's head. The edges of the two body circles should touch.

 

Step 7: Draw a couple of curved, horizontal lines that connect the two circles to finish the guide for the Pomeranian's body.

 

Step 8: Under the circle on the left, draw two short, lines that look similar to a backward letter L as guides for the Pomeranian's front legs.

 

Step 9: Draw two more lines under the circle on the right as guides for the dog's hind legs. Don't angle the line for the leg on the other side of the body. On the top, right side, draw a line that curves over the body as a guide for the Pomeranian's tail.

 

That's it for the initial sketch! From this point on, press harder with your pencil to get a more defined sketch.

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Step 10: Lightly sketch the eyeballs inside the Pomeranian's head as two small circles. Use the initial lines as guides for placement. When you get the size and placement right, darken the lines. Use a series of quick, short strokes around the eyes for the fur. Add a few more lines around the circles to create the outer shape of the eyes. Add a few more strokes on the sides for a fur- like texture.

 

Step 11: Inside each eye, off to the side, draw a tiny circle to represent glare. In the middle of each eye, draw a big dot for the pupils. Shade in the rest of the eyes. Don't overlap the tiny glare circles. As you shade the irises, use a value that's slightly lighter than the pupils. Use more quick, short strokes around the Pomeranian's eyes to emphasize the fur. The strokes at the top should curve to represent the furry brow.

 

Step 12: Draw the nose inside the muzzle, near the left side, by first lightly sketching a small oval. When you get the size and placement of the oval right, darken the lines. Curve the sides inward and add two big dots inside for the nostrils. Make the bottom a bit pointier and add a short vertical line inside. Use quick, short strokes for the top edge of the Pomeranian's nose for the fur.

 

Step 13: Draw the mouth under the nose as a wavy line that's made up of quick, short strokes. Continue drawing the line toward the left as you follow the path of the initial circle to create the muzzle. Extend the line toward the right until it touches the initial circle to finish the Pomeranian's mouth. Follow the basic path of the initial circle to draw a curved line under the mouth for the chin.

 

Step 14: Use the triangle-like shapes on top of the head as guides to draw the Pomeranian's ears. Simply use quick, short strokes as you follow the path of the guides to create the furry ears. Add some longer strokes inside the ears for the fur found there.

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Step 15: Use the main circle as a guide to draw the rest of the dog's head. Use quick, short strokes as you follow the basic path of the circle to create the furry shape of the head. Make the sides of the head longer as you follow the path of the initial circle. Add some strokes below the muzzle for the bottom part of the Pomeranian's head. Add some strokes inside the head for a more fur- like texture.

 

Step 16: Use the second line from the left under the body as a guide to draw the Pomeranian's first front leg. Follow the guide and lightly sketch the shape of the leg around it. Darken the lines when the shape is right. The leg should be wider at the top than the bottom. Add a couple of lines at the tip of the foot for the dog's toes.

 

Step 17: Use the line on the far left side as a guide to draw the second front leg the same way. Follow the basic path of the guide as you draw the shape of the leg around it.

 

Step 18: Use the line on the far right side as a guide to draw the hind leg that's on this side of the body. Sketch lightly at first. When you get the structure right, darken the lines using quick, short strokes. Draw a couple of small, curved lines at the tip of the foot to separate the individual toes. The top part of the Pomeranian's hind legs should be wider than the top part of the front legs.

 

Step 19: Use the last line under the body as a guide to draw the other hind leg the same way. Most of this leg is hidden behind the Pomeranian's other hind leg, so only draw the bottom half.

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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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