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An easy-to-follow guide to drawing canines, from sketching bodies, faces and hair to creating animal portraits of a favorite pet.
Many aspiring artists want to draw a portrait of their best friend—especially where their pal has four paws and fur! This newest addition to the Drawing Made Easy series pairs our best-selling medium with the wildly popular subject of dogs and puppies. Unlike similar titles on the market, this book doesn't...

"Dog lovers will go barking wild for this addition to the popular Edward's Menagerie series, with 50 beginner-friendly patterns for crocheting adorable pups. Bring your favorite four-legged friends to life with these 50 crochet patterns for everything from elegant Afghan hounds to oh-so-cute schnauzers. They're so easy to make with step-by-step instructions and charming full-color photography that showcases the completed crocheted projects alongside...

On their annual Dogs' Night, all the dogs depicted in an art gallery leave their paintings to play, but four of them create a sensation by going back into the wrong paintings. Includes information about the real paintings shown.

"Twist, bend, and shape pipe cleaners into 23 different dog breeds with Making Pipe Cleaner Pets. This book shows readers how to craft a realistic pipe cleaner likeness of their favorite pooch, using only a few colorful chenille stems and some inexpensive craft supplies. Kids and adults alike will enjoy making these quirky canines. Inspiring high-quality photos illustrate the petite pups that can be made for each breed. Each well-organized project...

"I Love My Dog Embroidery is a collection of 380 adorable dog-themed stitch motifs for pooch parents and their beloved fur babies, with project ideas, how-tos, and templates. Created by embroidery artist Makiko, this dog fanciful collection of stitch motifs celebrates all things canine. With this lovely embroidery guide, you can create all manner of pups. You'll also find guidance on how to customize a motif to fit your favorite Fido, plus a gallery...

"Learn to draw all kinds of cute dogs doing all sorts of silly things through 75 step-by-step tutorials. Dogs have idiosyncrasies that we all find entertaining! In Kawaii Doggies, popular Instagram artist Olive Yong (@bichimao) perfectly captures these moments, including playing, sleeping, eating, digging, chasing their tails, being good buddies, wearing cute costumes, and more, along with how to draw your favorite breeds and puppies. So, get ready...

"Join Gai Button as she shares the secrets of making beautiful miniature dogs from needle felt. Using different wools, silks and fibers along with just three needles, you can make all manner of realistic dog breeds, including Labradors, Pugs, Poodles and Border Terriers. This simple and affordable craft uses little space and offers a world of fun results"--

Capture the spirit and character of dogs in portrait-painting using acrylics. With a passion for animals that is evident throughout, animal portrait artist Dave White, also offers basic advice for beginners along with more advanced techniques suitable for experienced artists who wish to capture the spirit and character of dogs in their portraits. With a passion for animals that is evident throughout, animal portrait artist Dave White, also offers...