100% Hand Drawn by Artist Robert Shirt— No AI or Digital Filters
This piece features a mixed‑breed dog with a warm ginger‑tan coat, soft drop ears, and sleek, short fur. I wanted this mixed‑breed dog portrait to showcase the subtle striping and natural warmth across the chest and shoulders, building depth through soft layering and careful pencil strokes.
The warm colouring gave me plenty of tonal variation to work with — sienna, honey tones, earthy browns — blending together to create a gentle, character‑rich finish. The angle and posture make this mixed‑breed dog drawing feel friendly and full of personality.
Style: Head & Shoulders
Medium: Colour
Size: A3
Subject: Unknown Dog
Paper: Stone Henge Cotton
Paper Colour: White
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For this mixed‑breed dog portrait, I worked on bright white paper to let the ginger‑tan tones stand out clearly. I began by mapping the shape of the chest, then slowly developed the coat using short, controlled strokes to recreate the smooth texture of the dog’s fur.
Layering warm browns and ochres gave the coat its depth, while gentle blending helped bring out the natural striping. Each added layer contributed to the final look of this mixed‑breed dog coloured pencil artwork, giving it a soft but detailed finish.
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