How much time does it take you to finish a drawing?

It depends on the size of the drawing and number of subjects! The smallest drawing I’ve done of a single pup (3”x3”) took about 2 hours. The biggest and most complex piece I’ve done was a 18”x24” drawing of a pup with two (human) children, which took approximately 30 hours of work in total.

The turnaround time from commissioning to delivery generally takes between 2-4 weeks.

Do you start your drawings with a line sketch first?

Not at all. Every drawing starts with a single dot (that’s actually the tagline of doggydots :D), meaning I don’t draft at all. I love working on the overall image first then work into smaller details.

What pen do you use?

Sakura Pigma Micron. Always. My favorite size is the 02.

Do you only draw in black dots?

Yes, only black dots. Just as some people appreciate black-and-white photography, I believe that black dots on white or any plain-colored paper are timeless and create the most depth in a portrait. I also feel that black and white draws the most attention to the subject. In my opinion, dotting is one of the most versatile drawing techniques—it can create lines, shades, shapes, and depict details beautifully. I love watching the image emerge as I dot.

How does commissioning work?

To start, I ask the humans to send some of their favorite photos and videos of the pet so that I can learn about the their personality, after which we decide together on the best reference photo to represent them. I’d like to see the drawings as a collaborative effort between myself and the human/client.

Do you draw other pets?

Yes! I love all kinds of pets and animals!