The chess playing dog that I drew.
By Sharon Elton
@sharonelton (29481)
Lichfield, England
January 19, 2024 8:01pm CST
Here is the picture of the chess playing dog that I've drawn for the London Art Course.
I drew the chess pieces first and then drew the dog in behind!
Then I drew the dogs eyes and nose and drew the rest of him around them! I drew some curly fur on him and drew his ears in.
Then I drew his leg and paw in the position where he looks like he's playing chess!
I put some shading in. I shaded the chess pieces first, some darker and some lighter in retrospect. Then I shaded the dogs eyes and nose and then shaded in parts of his fur where they are in shadow, and shaded in the background.
I think he's just about finished. I might add a few finishing touches to him.
What have you lot been getting up to today?
I hope you are all well.
Have a great night. 
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11 responses
@FourWalls (69345)
• United States
20 Jan
It’s cold here in Kentucky, so I’ve stayed inside (except for a moment when I ran out and put the bird seed out for the birds and squirrels).
I love that drawing! Cute puppy could easily beat me in chess! 
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
20 Jan
Yes, cold here too! The bird bath is frozen over!
Thank you! He looks like an intelligent dog, so I guess he could!
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@snowy22315 (182676)
• United States
20 Jan
Very creative pic..A twist on the poker playing dogs.
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
Thank you very much, I'm glad you think so. 
I didn't know there were any poker playing dogs!
I didn't know there were any poker playing dogs! 2 people like this
@LadyDuck (472222)
• Switzerland
21 Jan
@sharonelton - We still have to go out this morning to get our weekly magazines.
It is very cold outside, I am waiting to go out around 11 am, when the temperature warms up a bit.
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
22 Jan
@LadyDuck Did you manage to get out to get your weekly magazines?
It's very cold out here today too. We've got a storm that started about midday when the wind picked up and then it gradually got worse throughout the afternoon
I wish it would warm up here!
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
Thank you very much. 
I hope you completed all the errands you needed to, and I hope you didn't get too cold.
I hope you completed all the errands you needed to, and I hope you didn't get too cold.1 person likes this
@cacay1 (83605)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
21 Jan
@sharonelton won't you try acrylic, water color, or colored pencils?
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
22 Jan
@cacay1 I'm doing them all on different things but I thought you just meant this drawing.
@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
Thank you very much. I'm glad you think so. I was just using normal pencil for this. HB and 6B.
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
Thank you very much. I'm glad you like it.
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@LindaOHio (182653)
• United States
20 Jan
That's a cute drawing. Nothing much going on. We had 6" of s**w yesterday. It's going to be above freezing next week; so that will be nice. Have a good weekend.
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@LindaOHio (182653)
• United States
21 Jan
@sharonelton You're welcome.
Thank you very much.
I've been spending my time watching more of Lost again! I need to finish it up so I can get something done!
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
22 Jan
@LindaOHio.Thank you very much, it's my pleasure.
Yes, when you get "Lost" in a good series the thought of doing jobs can fly out of the window!
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
Thank you very much. I'm glad you think so.
I hope you had a good day, even though nothing was going on and you had 6" s* *w!
It seems to be warming up a bit here too, but not by much.
Thank you very much. You have a good weekend too.
I hope you had a good day, even though nothing was going on and you had 6" s* *w!
It seems to be warming up a bit here too, but not by much.
Thank you very much. You have a good weekend too. 1 person likes this
@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
Yeah, cool ay? I loved it as soon as I saw it, that's why I really wanted to draw it.
Thank you very much. I'm glad you think so.
I hope you are well.
Have a great night and a wonderful weekend.
Thank you very much. I'm glad you think so.
I hope you are well.
Have a great night and a wonderful weekend. 1 person likes this
@jstory07 (140291)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Jan
@sharonelton I hope you have a nice weekend to.
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@RasmaSandra (81006)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Jan
That is very creative and a nice drawing, Did a lot of writing today, I wish you a good night too,
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
23 Jan
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it. I hope you were successful with your writing. I did have a good night, thank you. I hope you did too.
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@xFiacre (13200)
• Ireland
20 Jan
@sharonelton What a strange concept!! I’m up to my eyes in packing cases. Was at Tesco this morning getting meringue nests over which shall be poured yoghurt, fresh raspberries and ice cream. It shall then be eaten.
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
I hope your move is going well.
That sounds delicious!
I hope you are well.
Have a great night. 1 person likes this
@mildredtabitha (16147)
• Nairobi, Kenya
20 Jan
He almost looks like the real photo you showed us. Nice drawing. Looks good. Enjoy your sleep
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@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan
Oh, thank you very much. That is a massive complement. I'm glad you like it.
Thank you very much. You too.
I'm glad you like it.
Thank you very much. You too. 1 person likes this
@sharonelton (29481)
• Lichfield, England
25 Jan
Thank you very much. I'm glad you do. I enjoyed drawing him.
I enjoyed drawing him.1 person likes this
