Bulldog Drawings

Here is an outline of one of my bulldog drawings.

The skin on the bulldog's face is full of wrinkles so that makes drawings of bulldogs more complicated.

Don't let that put you off trying to draw one yourself though, think of it as something interesting to add to the drawing later on.

Facts About Bulldogs

The bulldog is described as medium sized with a thick set body.

He has a large head, short nose, strong jaw and short hair.

Colors range from red or brindle, white, fawn or mottled.

They are very muscular and courageous.

The pencil bulldog drawing below is done with a B pencil.

It doesn't really matter which pencil you use so long as it is a soft B.

H pencils are too hard.

I usually pick up the sharpest one in my set which ranges from B to 9B. I must be getting lazy.

I do find that the higher B's don't scan as well as a 2B does.

Keep your kneaded rubber rolled to a fine point to pick out the whites of his eyes and to vary the pattern on his coat.

Did you know blu tack is also used instead of a kneaded rubber? It's a handy hint to know when you can't find an eraser anywhere.

A bulldog is even-tempered and is said to make a good pet.

He is classified as a nonsporting dog now but in the 13th century until the 19th century, bulldogs were used to bait bulls and bears.

I am happy to say that sport was outlawed.

The boxer dog is crossed with bulldogs. The bullmastiff is a cross between the bulldog and the mastiff.

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It Is Made From Lines

These bulldog drawings did not take that much time to complete.

Probably the initial outline took the longest just to get it to look in proportion. I like to see how I go looking at my reference picture and then copying it to the best of my ability without using a grid or any type of drawing aid.

If you are doing drawings of bulldogs, practice with the outline and get his face right first.

The face has the most detail - experiment with where to put those adorable wrinkles... (Not so adorable when they are on my face!)

Put the date on your pencil bulldog drawing and show it off if you are proud of it.

Take a look at some more simple dog drawings with different breeds illustrated.