Two foxhounds

About this work

This sketch shows two foxhounds mid-stride, their bodies angled as if running. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture their movement, with darker strokes outlining muscles and fur. The background is mostly empty, letting the dogs take center stage. Notice how the artist built up shading with crisscrossed lines—this is called cross-hatching. It gives the dogs a sense of depth without heavy detail. Check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists use it to create shadows.