Title Character with a Pug Named Weenie: Get Ready for Laughs!

Okay, so today I decided to tackle drawing a character with a pug, and I specifically wanted to name the pug "Weenie." Don't ask me why, the name just popped into my head and it stuck.

Getting Started

First, I gathered some reference images. I googled a bunch of pictures of pugs – different angles, different expressions, you name it. I also looked for pictures of people in various poses to get an idea for the character.

I started with some really rough sketches. Seriously, stick figures and blobs. Just trying to figure out the basic composition and how the character and Weenie would interact. I wanted them to be buddies, so I tried a few poses where the character was petting Weenie, or maybe Weenie was sitting on their lap.

The Character

After a few messy attempts, I started to define the character a bit more. I decided on a young, kinda goofy-looking person. Big eyes, messy hair, maybe some freckles. The kind of person who would definitely name their pug "Weenie."

I drew the character's body first, using basic shapes – circles, ovals, rectangles. Then I slowly started adding details, like the clothes, the facial features, the hands (ugh, hands are always tricky!). It took a few tries to get the proportions right, but I kept erasing and redrawing until I was (mostly) happy.

Weenie the Pug

Next up was Weenie! Pugs are all about wrinkles and squishy faces, so I focused on those features. I used my reference pictures to get the shape of the head and body right. It was important to make him look cute and cuddly, not like some weird alien creature.

I drew his little curled-up tail, his short legs, and his big, expressive eyes. I even added a little tongue sticking out, because why not?

Putting It Together

Once I had the character and Weenie drawn separately, I combined them into one scene. I decided to have the character sitting on the floor, with Weenie snuggled up next to them.I added some shading to give the drawing some depth. This part was kind of relaxing, just adding shadows and highlights to make everything look more three-dimensional.

The Final Result

It's not perfect, but I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out! It definitely captures the goofy, friendly vibe I was going for. And Weenie looks like a proper pug, which is a win in my book.

It just goes to show you need to keep at it, keep practicing, and don't be afraid to erase and start over. The most important is to have fun for what you do.