Lately I have been focusing too much on Archie's illness and the ravages of old age. So I thought I should write about something fun, something I have always wanted to do.
A while back I found this book called "Dogs: How to Draw Them (Pocket Drawing)
" by Melvyn Petterson. It's a pocket type book that I think is now out of print (you can probably find a used copy for sale at amazon.com). I have always wanted to paint Shih Tzu, not just my own, but also those lovely prize winners that are groomed so beautifully and perfectly. Last year I did some sketches in pencil, that came out so-so. I traced them on the computer and they became the two Shih Tzu Dogs that you see in the top header of this site.But I am greedy, I want more. I found a few tutorials on the web of how to paint your pet from a photograph. Also, as always, a list of how to books from amazon (I love Amazon.com, I have bought books from them since 1996 and have never had a problem!)
Free How to paint or draw your pet resources and articles on the web:
* Tips and Techniques for an Acrylic Pet Portrait
* Sample Lesson from Draw 50 Dogs
* Draw a Dog Step by Step
* How to Draw a Dog - Creature Features
* Top 10 Tips for Painting Dogs
* Drawing Dogs like a Pro
* Learn To Draw a Cartoon Dog in a Car Window
