Realistic Rover

THE DOGS, CATS, LIONS, TIGERS, and bears in illustrated cartoons must be rendered in a style consistent with their human counterparts, and they must be able to convey emotions. This is another area where photographic references will come in handy. The goal is to create the impression of muscles, bone, feathers, and fur realistic enough to be believable, yet stream-lined into cartoon shorthand. Facial features need to be humanized so they can then be exaggerated for effect. The emotions they express should be clear enough to leave no doubt whether they are bewitched, bothered, or merely bewildered.

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