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Simple Tutorial: How to Draw a Cartoon Puppy in a Sitting Pose

Today I’ll show you how to draw a cute and easy cartoon puppy in a sitting pose in just 9 simple steps. This drawing is suitable even if you’re just starting out, and the puppy’s appearance is straightforward and fun to sketch.

Key Points for Drawing the Puppy

  • Rounded head shape with gently curved ears.
  • Simple facial features including circular eyes and a small smiling mouth.
  • Sitting posture clearly showing both front paws and hind legs.
  • A tail slightly visible behind the body.
  • Minimalistic details, keeping the overall drawing simple.

If you enjoy drawing this puppy, you might also like sketching other cute animals like a shark, a whale, or a French Bulldog.

How Colors Work in This Tutorial

To help make your drawing easier, here’s how I use colors:

  • Red Color: The current step you’re working on.
  • Black Color: Lines you’ve drawn in previous steps.
  • Grey Color: The basic guidelines to follow.

Step 01

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 01

Step 02

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 02

Step 03

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 03

Step 04

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 04

Step 05

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 05

Step 06

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 06

Step 07

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 07

Step 08

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - step 08

Step 09

How to draw a cute puppy in a sitting pose - final step
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Now that you’ve worked through how to draw Simple Tutorial, was it easier or harder than you expected? Dogs can be tricky to get right, so don’t be too hard on yourself if it took a few tries. Drop your thoughts (or your finished drawing) in the comments on the pinned Pinterest post, that’s where most of the conversation happens.

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