Editorial desk · Practical notes

Build the drawing from larger shapes

Mark the overall head shape, the direction of the muzzle and the line through the eyes. Compare distances before drawing individual hairs. Check the silhouette against the reference by briefly looking away and back.

Work lightly so changes are easy. Fur direction can suggest volume later, but it cannot correct a misplaced eye. Keep an early-stage photograph of the drawing to see which proportion changes made the largest difference.