Hello drawing friends. . . hope you are well. So glad you could drop by.
So this week we will be transferring our drawing using our photograph as a guide. We have our grid laid out on our paper or in my case, Bristol smooth and on our photo. I start with the most obvious shapes. . . easiest to block in and then I work my way to the more difficult where the detail is. I use a rough reference (measurement around square) to position my lines which helps with placement.
Using my Derwent HB pencil I begin in the top left corner (because I'm a righty) and work my way to the right using a piece of scrap paper under my hand to prevent oils from getting on my surface. Notice that my drawing is light. . . just enough to see, don't be too heavy with your pencil.
Using my Derwent HB pencil I begin in the top left corner (because I'm a righty) and work my way to the right using a piece of scrap paper under my hand to prevent oils from getting on my surface. Notice that my drawing is light. . . just enough to see, don't be too heavy with your pencil.
It takes some time to do this but I have learned over the years that if you have a good under drawing then the rest is a walk in the park. Take your time with this process. . . erase and replace if you must until you are satisfied. . . this is an important step in the development of your drawing. It's also a nice way to ease yourself into it if you've been away from drawing for a while.
Be patient with yourself. . . it's the process that is the most appealing not the finished product. If you enjoy the process it will most definitely show in the end result.
Have fun with your drawing. . . next week you will see how much I have got done.
Sheila
PS Congratulations to Danielle Bernier, the winner of the Derwent drawing pencils from last week's post. Not to worry I am having another. This week I am giving away a blister pack of 6 Graphitint pencils from Derwent. Same as last week, leave a comment, share my post, join my blog, join my FaceBook page, follow me on Twitter etc. you get the picture (no pun intended). I will make the draw next Tuesday at 7pm. Good luck.
Have fun with your drawing. . . next week you will see how much I have got done.
Sheila
PS Congratulations to Danielle Bernier, the winner of the Derwent drawing pencils from last week's post. Not to worry I am having another. This week I am giving away a blister pack of 6 Graphitint pencils from Derwent. Same as last week, leave a comment, share my post, join my blog, join my FaceBook page, follow me on Twitter etc. you get the picture (no pun intended). I will make the draw next Tuesday at 7pm. Good luck.