At this point, everything is sketched in very lightly using a 4H pencil, which is one of your softer pencils. Shade the pupils in with a 6B pencil. This will make them really dark. Only use this pencil for dark areas; otherwise it’s too hard to erase when you need to.
It’s fine to use multiple, sketchy strokes for this rough draft. In other words, if the lines overlap, it’s okay.
Visualize how hair grows in a particular area, and sketch in the same direction. A 2H pencil works best for this. Use soft, light strokes when shading. For extra-dark areas, use a 6B pencil, which is very soft. For any shapes that you think are off, this is the time to redraw them. Add your own unique touches now to turn it into the world’s cutest puppy.
When you’re finished, your drawing will be of a puppy standing up.
Most kitten and puppy cartoon characters have big paws, and it will make your puppy look extra-cute. [4] X Research source
