Drawing a Realistic Dog Nose in Graphite: A Step-by-Step Guide with Essential Erasers
This graphite tutorial demonstrates how to create a realistic 3D dog nose, covering each layer from the base to the details. Includes tips on using two must-have erasers for best results.

Zara's Pet Portraits & Wildlife Art
3.1K views • Aug 4, 2022

About this video
In this graphite tutorial I'll show how to create the 3D shape when drawing a realistic dog nose. This dog nose tutorial will show every layer. From the base layer with graphite powder to the final details using the subtraction technique with 2 of my must have graphite supplies. The two erasers combined with how I like to adapt each one before using them will guarantee more details and fines lines.
00:00 - Intro to must have erasers
01:07 - The outline
01:38 - Graphite powder base layer
03:33 - Darks & lights
06:31 - Subtraction technique
07:56 - White paper highlights
09:55 - Reference points
11:01 - Dark graphite powder
11:40 - Building the texture
15:00 - Kneaded putty eraser
15:51 - Must have eraser 1
17:57 - Must have eraser 2
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Pastel & Acrylic Tutorials:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart
Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :)
https://petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk/?page_id=3404
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Links:
How to draw black fur in graphite: https://youtu.be/7Lr4QSqNBto
How to draw wavy fur in graphite: https://youtu.be/aSs4R-Eavns
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Social media:
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Zara.Toms.Artist
Instagram: zaratomsart
Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk
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Materials used:
A4 (8.3" x 11.7") graphite portrait
Strathmore paper
Derwent graphic pencils
Reference photo provided by client
00:00 - Intro to must have erasers
01:07 - The outline
01:38 - Graphite powder base layer
03:33 - Darks & lights
06:31 - Subtraction technique
07:56 - White paper highlights
09:55 - Reference points
11:01 - Dark graphite powder
11:40 - Building the texture
15:00 - Kneaded putty eraser
15:51 - Must have eraser 1
17:57 - Must have eraser 2
- - - -
Pastel & Acrylic Tutorials:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart
Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :)
https://petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk/?page_id=3404
- - - -
Links:
How to draw black fur in graphite: https://youtu.be/7Lr4QSqNBto
How to draw wavy fur in graphite: https://youtu.be/aSs4R-Eavns
- - - -
Social media:
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Zara.Toms.Artist
Instagram: zaratomsart
Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk
- - - -
Materials used:
A4 (8.3" x 11.7") graphite portrait
Strathmore paper
Derwent graphic pencils
Reference photo provided by client
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Duration
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Published
Aug 4, 2022
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