You do not have to be a seasoned artist to paint a dog. Though it does require time and patience, painting a dog is quite easy. If you are a beginner and a novice to painting, use watercolour paints. They are much easier to use, and you are likely to get better results with them. Here are some painting tips that will help you paint the perfect portrait of a dog:
Start by printing out your reference image. This image will help you trace the main outline of the dog.
Use the image and trace the outline of the dog on to your painting sheet with a pencil. Use a light hand with the pencil.
Start painting the eyes first as they require the most attention and detail. Use smaller brushes for this and start with light strokes for a soft texture.
Use a light colour to paint in between the eyes. Remember to use light shades in areas where light typically bounces off of the face.
Paint the nose in a darker colour than the rest of the fur on the face. Add a shade of white in light brush strokes around the nose.
Use a darker colour below the eyes and neck to add depth to the painting.
Use big paintbrushes to paint the fur and small brushes to add detail to the eyes, ears, and nose.
You can add a splash of blue or light brown to make the eyes stand out.
Blend the rough patches once the dog painting is done.