How to Draw a Dog with Geometric Shapes | Easy Step-by-Step Art Activity & Video Tutorial for Kids »

Welcome back! Today we are going to learn how to draw a dog using basic geometric shapes! 

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Did you know that you can draw a dog our of rectangles, squares, triangles, circles and ovals? Yes, you can!


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In this lesson you will learn about how to use basic geometric to create your artwork. You will also learn about shapes, using markers, scissors and glue. 

DRAW & LEARN

In the process of creating your artwork, you will also learn about the Elements and Principles of Design, pets and get to do some cool science and writing activities. Follow this step-by-step tutorial video here and have fun drawing your own pet.

SHARE YOUR ARTWORK!

When you finish, don't forget to take pictures of your artwork and share your amazing creative masterpiece with us on Twitter.

ART SUPPLIES ๐ŸŽจ
  • Paper
  • Markers
  • Crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue
MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUE

This a technique that many artists use, and it is precisely the result of using more than one medium or material. Play safe and have fun!

INSTRUCTIONS

Start off by sketching geometric and organic shapes. Then move one to adding details and color. If you wish, erase the original guiding or sketching lines. using the Elements and Principles of Design listed below, go ahead and have fun drawing and coloring.

ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN


Elements: Line, Shape, Space, Color, Form, Texture, Value. Principles: Balance, Unity, Variety, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Proportion.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS

Start off by sketching geometric and organic shapes. Then move on to adding details and color. If you wish, erase the original guiding or sketching lines. Using the Elements and Principles of Design go ahead and have fun drawing and coloring.


Step 1. Paper Orientation: Place the paper in the landscape position. 

Step 2. Trace Geometric Shapes: Use a marker to trace geometric shapes to properly position the subject (foreground) within the available space (background).

Step 3. Sketch with Organic Shapes: Use organic shapes to add forms and areas that better resemble the subject we are going to draw and paint about.

Step 3. If Necessary, Erase and Sketch Again:
 Use an eraser to carefully eliminate lines that are no longer necessary or lines that are not properly representing the subject matter. Softly sketch again or retrace until you are happy with the structure or basic forms and shapes that will later need to be colored or painted.

Step 4. Darken Up: Use darker lines or color to identify the shapes and forms that better represent the subject matter.

Step 5. Coloring or Painting: Use your desired art materials or supplies to begin coloring or painting the different areas. Make sure you use strokes that go along with the anatomical sections of the subject and the background. Add mid tone values first, then dark tone shades. Highlights will always be the last set of tones, value and shades that you will add to any section. 

SAFETY FIRST!

Make sure you have set up your art supplies and different materials in a safe, uncluttered area with adult supervision. For parents and students, we strongly recommend using YouTube Kids » to safely browse and watch videos on mobile devices or desktop.



ART ACTIVITY ๐ŸŽจ
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WATCH VIDEO »

Follow the link for a tutorial video. Use different shapes and materials to create your own pet dog

TWITTER »

Share pictures of your artwork. Let the world admire your masterpiece! Follow us! »

PETS MAKE US HAPPY! 

Pets are very important animals. They gives us happiness and they help us exercise and stay physically and emotional healthy. Walking a dog can provide both the human and the dog with exercise and fresh air. Pets can give companionship to people who are living alone. 

DID YOU KNOW?

Two of the most popular pets are cats and dogs!


GET INSPIRED!

Art is always inspiring. Look for inspiration in this artwork and get to know the artist too.


"The Tale of Peter Rabit”

Written by Thornton W. Burguess, illustrated by Harrison Cady, (1877-1970), American illustrator and author, best known for his Peter Rabbit comic strip which he wrote and drew for 28 years.



You can get to learn a lot just by looking at an artist artwork. Here's a very easy guide to assist you in the process of learning while enjoying the artist's work.

ART APPRECIATION: THE FELDMAN'S MODEL OF ART CRITICISM

1. DESCRIPTION: Describe what you see. What is the artwork depicted all about?

2. ANALYSIS: Elements and Principles of Design. How does the artist uses them all

3. INTERPRETATION: What is the content or meaning? What does it mean to you?

4. JUDGMENT: How original is the work? Do you like it? Why?
    LANGUAGE ARTS ACTIVITY ✏️
    Tell your family about your three most favorite pets. What do you like them so much?

    VOCABULARY WORDS

    • pets
    • geometric shapes
    • circle
    • oval
    • triangle 
    • rectangle 
    • square
    • help
    • healthy 
    • companion 

    SCIENCE ACTIVITY ๐ŸŒŽ
    Why do we need to protect our pets? Answer in a complete sentence. Use vocabulary words.

    VETERINARIAN ๐Ÿถ

    A veterinarian is a doctor for all kind of animals, including pets. They take care of animals by checking on their health, treating and dressings wounds and even performing surgery. Vets also help owners with tips about how to better take care of their animals and pets.

    PROCREATE®

    I use Procreate® to digitally draw and paint the artworks for most of my art lessons. It's a very easy to use iPad application that also allows me to keep tabs of the very different steps I take in the process of art creation.

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    This amazing software also allows you to export a time-lapse video of the entire process of art creation, which is indeed a very useful tool for both art teachers and students.

    KEEP ON LEARNING

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    REFERENCES

    TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY (TEA) For more information please visit 19 TAC Chapter 117. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts (TEKS). Learn more »

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