If you love calm, detailed line art and northern dogs, this set is for you. Each page puts a clear, realistic husky at the center with tidy borders, light botanicals, and small winter stories that leave room for your own palette.
I drew the fur with short, enclosed strokes so pencils layer cleanly and markers stay within the shapes. You will find portraits, teams in motion, cozy props like lanterns and mittens, and a few big scenes under the aurora. Print the ones you like, start light, keep a few crisp whites for shine, and enjoy bringing the coats and winter air to life at your own pace.
Puppy resting in a leaf nest
Style/skill: calm portrait with simple botanicals • beginner friendly
Keep the face light and clean, then build soft mid grays along the cheeks with short strokes that follow fur direction. Use two greens in the leaves so the bowl looks layered. Tap a pale blue shadow just under the nest to ground it. Leave tiny whites on the nose and eye corners for a fresh, awake look.
Three heads study with border
Style/skill: multi-portrait balance • intermediate
Give the center face the deepest contrast so it leads. Keep the howling muzzle bright along the top and add a soft shadow under the jaw to lift the pose. Let acorns and leaves sit a step lighter than the masks so the expressions stay first. A touch of warm amber in the eyes adds life without overpowering the scene.
Sleeping pup in a knitted mitten
Style/skill: cozy texture work • beginner
Shade the mitten by following the stitch direction with gentle pencil pressure. Keep fur edges feathery where muzzle meets paw. Use cool grays for the pup and warmer neutrals for the knit so they separate cleanly. Finish with a single white gel dot on the nose for that soft sleep shine.
Winter portrait with medallion
Style/skill: detailed head study • intermediate
Layer short strokes from the cheeks into the collar, leaving thin rim lights on the ear edges. Keep the snowflake a value lighter than the mask so it frames without competing. A pale teal band behind the head suggests aurora and gives depth. Reserve crisp whites on whiskers and eye catches until the end.
Standing pose in a winter clearing
Style/skill: full-body anatomy • beginner
Block the body in three values: light belly, mid back, darker mask and tail base. Keep a slim bright edge along the back to suggest cold air shine. Pines and cabin should stay soft so the pose stays forward. A few pale blue shadows around the paws seat the stance in packed snow.
Pine wreath nuzzle
Style/skill: botanical wreath • intermediate
Vary the greens in the needles so the ring looks layered. Keep nose tips bright with tiny white catches. Fur on the pups should be a touch lighter than the adult to draw the eye. If you add snow, dot it at the very end so it sits on top of everything cleanly.
Pack at the icy crossing
Style/skill: action scene • advanced
Lead dogs get the strongest darks while distant figures stay cooler and lighter. Keep the stag in warm browns so it pops against the cold palette. Use an eraser edge or blender to lift a few motion streaks along the legs. Snow stays bright so the movement reads crisp and fast.
Puppy in a snow globe
Style/skill: glass highlight control • beginner
Leave a clear crescent highlight on the globe and keep interior snow very light. Warm the wooden base with soft browns to contrast the cool scene. A pale blue halo behind the pup separates body from background. Add a few bright flakes last so they float.
Coast lighthouse with story circles
Style/skill: scene plus vignettes • intermediate
Keep the main figure simple and let the round panels carry color variety. Cool blues in night panels, warmer lights near windows and hugs. The lighthouse reads well with neutral stone and a soft yellow beam. Keep stars tiny and bright so the sky feels airy rather than busy.
Front view team charge
Style/skill: foreshortening and depth • advanced
Push contrast on the closest dogs and cool off as they recede. A light blue pass on the ganglines helps them read without heavy outlines. Keep tongues warm pink and snow bright. Let the floral frame stay soft so the motion leads the eye straight down the trail.
Wide team panorama
Style/skill: landscape with figures • intermediate
Leaders get the richest blacks, middle team mid values, distant hills very light. Use gentle horizontal strokes on the snow to keep it smooth. Stars should stay tiny specks so the sky feels open. A thin rim light on the backs adds crisp winter shine without heaviness.
Compass rose napper
Style/skill: emblem with soft glow • beginner
Keep compass spokes light and even so the puppy stays the star. Use a cool blue ring around the circle to create lift. Mountains can stay pale violet so they sit back. A few tiny stars near the aurora finish the atmosphere without clutter.
North compass emblem
Style/skill: emblematic portrait • beginner
Try brassy browns on the compass and cool grays on the face for clean separation. Keep the leaf border lighter than the mask so the emblem reads strong. A soft shadow below the chin adds depth. Leave small whites on the whisker pads for a natural sheen.
Pup peeking from a woven backpack
Style/skill: weave texture and depth • beginner
Alternate warm and cool browns on the basket strands to show the braid. Keep the pup a value lighter than the basket so the face reads first. Use a soft blue on the distant lake for calm depth. Tap light on the braid edges to make the weave look rounded and tactile.
Family portrait of five
Style/skill: group portrait balance • beginner
Keep adults in cooler grays and make the pups slightly warmer for instant focus. Add faint shadows under front paws to seat them. Let the floral border stay soft so faces lead. A small white catch on each eye keeps the group bright and connected to the viewer.
Standing under an ice crystal arch
Style/skill: facets and glow • intermediate
Shade the arch with gentle gradients rather than heavy darks so facets feel glassy. Keep the dog bold and simple to sit forward of the crystal wall. Cabins and lighthouse can glow with soft yellow to warm the scene. Add a few bright snowflakes last so they sit on top cleanly.
Pup in a vintage lantern
Style/skill: glass and gentle glow • beginner
Keep lantern edges crisp and let the interior glow stay soft. A pale yellow halo behind the pup suggests lamplight. Use muted reds on the ribbon so it accents without stealing focus. Finish with tiny white dot stars around the village for a calm winter feel.
Harbor dock at night
Style/skill: night scene with reflections • intermediate
Lay a thin violet blue wash over the water and keep reflections soft. Wood planks look real when you break the strokes with small gaps. Keep the dog brighter than the sky so the pose leads. A warm lantern glow and pale aurora bands give depth without heavy shading.
Portrait with starry frame
Style/skill: clean head study • beginner
Feather light strokes on the cheeks and keep rim lights crisp on the ears. A very pale blue around the head separates it from the frame. Let the stars remain tiny and bright. Save the deepest darks for the mask to anchor the face firmly in the frame.
Team under the aurora arch
Style/skill: large team rhythm • intermediate
Gradient the sky from soft teal to pale violet. Keep the floral frame understated so the motion reads first. Leaders carry the strongest blacks while rear dogs sit a step lighter. Touch cool shadows under paws to seat the stride without muddying the snow.
Guide under the north star
Style/skill: emblem plus story panels • beginner
Keep the main figure simple and let the medallions carry color variety. Soft yellow windows and gentle blues in the snow paths tell the story. Add a pale glow around the compass star to anchor the theme. Keep banner lettering light so it accents rather than dominates.
Pack faces grid
Style/skill: portrait sheet • beginner
Use one cool gray set across all faces to keep unity. Add a hint of amber in the eyes for warmth. Keep the big snowflake lighter than the masks so it frames the grid. A thin shadow under the bottom row settles the arrangement on the page.
Pack in pursuit
Style/skill: motion study • advanced
Warm browns on the stag against cool dogs create instant depth. Save your darkest marks for masks and hooves. Keep snow bright and lift a few flakes along the stag path for speed. Pines should stay soft so the chase holds the stage.
Pup carrying a winter scarf
Style/skill: character with prop • beginner
Keep the scarf pattern simple at first then add a few darker plaid lines to suggest weave. Make the pup brighter than the background so the pose leads. A pale glow in the cabin windows warms the scene. Tiny sky dots at the end give a light snowfall without crowding the page.
Portrait with winter vignettes
Style/skill: head study plus mini scenes • intermediate
Give the face a clean value plan first, then color the small panels with varied temperatures. Warm lamplight, cool ice tunnel, soft violet aurora. Keep vines light so they tie the scenes without stealing focus. A thin rim light on the harness adds a tidy finish.
Play bow by the lighthouse
Style/skill: gesture and snow ground • beginner
Keep the chest bright and add gentle shadows under the forepaws to seat the bow. Warm the tongue slightly for a lively accent. The lighthouse can stay neutral with a soft yellow window glow. Scatter a few bright flakes last so they sit on top cleanly.
Garden vines stand
Style/skill: full-body pose • intermediate
Block light belly, mid back, darker mask and tail base. Keep a bright rim along the spine for crisp shine. Let the banner stay pale if you plan to hand-letter it later. Starlets work best as tiny bright dots so they don’t pull attention from the pose.
Covered bridge crossing
Style/skill: perspective and portrait • intermediate
Make the bridge beams one value darker than the dog so the figure leads. Keep icicles bright with thin blue shadows. Lanterns can glow softly without heavy halos. A narrow rim light on the back edge adds neat separation from the interior beams.
Botanical study pose
Style/skill: fur texture practice • intermediate
Follow fur direction and lift the pencil at stroke ends to keep tips airy. Keep the ribbon very low contrast so the legs read clean. Border greens should stay soft to frame rather than compete. Save your darkest marks for the mask and tail base to anchor the figure.
Night trail with four-dog team
Style/skill: night palette control • intermediate
Lay a thin violet blue over the ground for night snow, then pull highlights with a kneaded eraser. Keep the dogs brighter than the sky so the team leads. Aurora bands stay pale so they guide the eye without stealing focus. Dot a few bright flakes last for a clean winter finish.
Leading pair in harness
Style/skill: duo in motion • intermediate
Shade shoulder and thigh to show movement, keeping bellies clean. Harness straps pop nicely with muted red or teal. Track gets a pale blue sweep only so snow stays bright. A soft shadow behind the paws helps the trot feel grounded.
Family ready for the trail
Style/skill: group balance • beginner
Keep the pup a value lighter than the adults to pull the eye. Use soft hills and pale sky so the family sits forward. Harness accents work well in subdued color. A light blue cast under the paws settles everyone into the snow without heavy shading.
First winter steps
Style/skill: story border with center figure • beginner
Keep the center pup simple and bright. Give each small panel its own temperature so scenes separate naturally. A soft blue shadow under paw prints seats them in snow. Tiny window glows warm the cabin without pulling focus from the middle.
Bridge perspective portrait
Style/skill: centered perspective • intermediate
Keep beams a touch darker than the dog so the figure leads. The big snowflake works best light and delicate. Aurora lines should stay pale to guide the eye. Add a slim rim light along the back edge for a clean cutout against the interior space.
Puppy trio sheet
Style/skill: character poses • beginner
Use one shared palette for unity across the three pups. Keep bellies and cheeks bright for instant charm. A faint glow by the village settles the distance. Dot a few tiny stars last to keep the page airy and playful.
Five puppy poses
Style/skill: pose variety • beginner
Color one pup fully before moving to the next so values stay consistent. Keep the sleeping pose light and the howling pose a touch darker around the throat. A pale moon glow helps the sky read. Corners should stay soft so the characters lead the sheet.
Head tilt in the birches
Style/skill: gesture in a simple scene • beginner
Keep birch trunks very light with thin gray markings so the face stays forward. Warm the bench slightly to anchor the midground. A tiny white catch in the eye gives instant charm. Add cool shadows along the path to guide the gaze toward the figure.
Pup adventure panels
Style/skill: story collage • beginner
Keep the center figure simple. Change temperature from panel to panel so each moment reads clearly. Use gentle gradients in night panels and crisp whites in snow panels. Keep the border light so it frames without cluttering the story beats.
Botanical tapestry frame
Style/skill: dense border with portrait • intermediate
Keep the dog high contrast and let the scrollwork sit low contrast so it acts as a frame. If you plan lettering in the arch, pencil spacing first then ink. A thin rim light along the tail and back edge sharpens the silhouette. Let small florals stay soft so the face remains the focal point.
Shoreline under aurora
Style/skill: seated pose in landscape • beginner
Keep rocks neutral so the figure stays the focus. A narrow white rim along the back gives crisp shine against the sky. Mountains remain pale to sit back. Use very light aurora ribbons to suggest movement without heavy color blocks.
Guide with story medallions
Style/skill: symbol ring • beginner
Keep the main dog simple and let the medallions take color variety. Cool outdoor panels, warm indoor panels. A soft shadow under the paws seats the stance. Add tiny stars around the top medallions for a quiet finish.
Seven-face pack poster
Style/skill: multi-portrait layout • intermediate
Work top to bottom in thin layers so values stay consistent. Reserve your brightest whites for the central face. Keep florals two steps lighter than masks. A faint blue wash behind the center row adds depth without adding clutter.
