Feeling Stupid

This is a very quick drawing of my Ozzie boy, a mixed breed white schnauzer who found us five years ago. Often when I draw my pets as soon as they see me staring at them they literally turn their entire bodies the other way and hide their heads. It is really funny.

This drawing is typical back of the head sketch.

Today, however, Oz was snoozing on the couch facing me with his usual one leg hanging off; I loved the way he was nonchalantly posed motivating me to reach for my sketchbook.

I’m quickly sketching away (don’t wake up Oz…) when slowly he opened his eyes but he didn’t move a whisker. “Just lie still,” I whispered. “Good boy,” with not too much enthusiasm in my voice. “I love sketching you, little guy.” Soon, the quick sketch was done. He yawned and rolled over. I'm a dog whisperer!!!

Why am I feeling stupid?

I can’t figure out how to get a small detailed gray scale jpeg. I’ve tried everything. I’ve read every thread I could find, tried all their suggestions with no really good results.

I wish someone could enlighten me how to do this without losing the lighter side of the gray scale.