STEP ONE
The detail contained in the reference photo required the page to be squaredup with a 4cm grid. I was then able to accurately establish the basic composition of the sketch,
STEP ONE
The detail contained in the reference photo required the page to be squaredup with a 4cm grid. I was then able to accurately establish the basic composition of the sketch,
STEP ONE
Using your finished drawing (or photo), make a tracing of the outline. Tape the traced line drawing to the top of the scratchboard.
STEP ONE
I always work from A4 photos, so once I have chosen the photo I want, I usually print about four copies in black and white and one in colour.
STEP ONE
I make a very light, and I do mean very light, outline of where the main or central image is going to be placed on my board, pencilled in using White 101.
STEP ONE
On my 51cm x 61cm canvas I sketched up my design using an H grey lead pencil. Although we didn’t have a rooster I decided to put this fellow in to add extra interest to the whole picture.
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Firstly, choose a suitable image. Make a line drawing of it, use moderate pressure and transfer the line drawing onto the scratchboard using the white graphite paper and stylus or biro.
STEP ONE
I start by outlining the image I want to do. Velour isn’t very forgiving if you make a mistake, so you will need to be careful. Consider drawing your image first and then using something like carbon paper to transfer.
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Having roughly sketched up and placed all of my key elements I transferred my drawing to my sheet of 310g-illustration board.
STEP ONE
The scene depicted here does not exist. My inspiration came from a side view of a recently renovated Cape Cod cottage.
STEP ONE
Using a large steel ruler, draw a grid with the 21 graphite pencil on both photocopied reference and your working surface. Always number the squares so you don’t lose track of your position.