How to Draw a Saint Bernard

Artist: Dawn / April 5, 2009
How to Draw a Saint Bernard

Step 1.


Start with a total of three circles. First with the head shape and then add the facial guidelines. You will then draw a circle shape for the mid section of the dog and then the butt end. Add a line for the front leg and then move to the next step.

Step 2.


Now you will start sketching out the lower outlined shape of the dog's body as seen here. Sketch the beginning lines for the hind leg and the front leg. Sketch out the two hanging ears and the lips of his muzzle. You can then move to the next step to   

Step 3.


As you can see your dog is starting to look more like the real thing once this step is complete. All you have to do is sketch out the rest of the dog's body and make sure you show the jagged hairs pieces because this dog has a good amount of hair. Dr   

Step 4.


You will start sketching out the marking lines on the Bernard’s body and then finish sketching out the thighs and hidden paw. When drawing out the rest of his body and markings, you will have to make the lining look hairy as you see it drawn here.

Step 5.


This is your last drawing step and what you will do now is finish off the lining of his body which consist of his tail. Detail and define his body and add some hair lines. Sketch out the markings on the right side of his face and then detail his tong   

Step 6.


This is what your big dog should look like when you are done. All you have to do now is color him in and you’re done. This concludes this tutorial on how to draw a Saint Bernard dog step by step.

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Artist: Dawn
Date Added: April 5, 2009
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