From the nostalgic television screens of the late 1960s to your very own sketch pad, we’re bringing the mischief and laughter of Muttley, the infamous sidekick of cartoon villain Dick Dastardly, to life! Learn how to draw Muttley, and step into the world of Wacky Races and Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines, immortal creations by Hanna-Barbera Productions.
Features to Focus On When Drawing Muttley
- Muttley’s Distinctive Physique: As a mixed breed dog, Muttley is often compared to a tank-styled vacuum cleaner, with a robust, compact body.
- The Iconic Snicker: Remember to capture Muttley’s signature mischievous, rasping laughter.
If you are feeling adventurous, consider sketching other classic cartoon dog characters like Marmaduke, Pluto, Clifford or Tramp.
Understanding the Guide
Our step-by-step guide is designed to assist artists of all levels. The guide consists of 11 steps, starting with the establishment of the basic sketch using light pencil strokes for proportions. The color-coded guideline is as follows:
- Red Color: Represents the current step to focus on.
- Black Color: Highlights the lines drawn in previous steps.
- Grey Color: Shows the basic proportion sketch.
The final stage invites artists to ink their sketch, enhancing the final result. It’s essential to allow the ink to dry completely before erasing the pencil sketch to prevent smudging. Inking brings out the crispness of the drawing and gives it a professional touch.
That’s laughing Muttley done, and honestly he’s one of the more fun characters to draw once you nail that snickering expression. If you want to keep building on how to draw laughing Muttley and branch into other classic cartoon troublemakers, there are more guides in this vein coming. Sign up for the weekly digest using the form at the top of the page, or follow along on Pinterest and Facebook so you don’t miss them when they drop.