Reference - Aging Bruises

Reference for anyone wanting to draw realistic bruises, or anyone interested in how their appearance changes during healing. Photographs taken at 14 hours and 10 days post injury.

Injury happened a few months ago when I was caring for a medium sized mixed breed dog. The dog was under-socialized and panicked when I put a leash on him. It was a quick bite and release with no shaking of the head. Initially points of pressure can be seen, caused by the four canine teeth and one row of incisors. These become less clear, though two small scars from canine teeth are still visible.

Note 4/30/13- Reference only. I do not give permission to use in photo manipulations.