This article will discuss the importance of design in the production of portrait drawings in pencil. It will also render a drawing. We can start with the reference image shapes, which has the same size as the drawing will be done. The way the grid image to the size of the actual drawing, there will usually be too great for most printers in one piece. Then print images broken on regular 8.5 x 11 inches.
The first step is to draw the same grid on their drawing paper, which drew on the reference image. HB pencil or (f) with a strong point and draw very lightly. Note that the gridlines in the end, should be deleted.
As soon as we approach, we are ready to enter the outlines of the article.
The benefits of using the grid are many. Here are a few:
- You can draw the contents of the square at the moment.
- All proportions and placements are easy to recognize.
- Negative Spaces become more apparent.
- Correct the perspective that rendering is greatly simplified.
Here is a guide to draw the contours (drawing) of the subject in the photo:
- Only for the moment, then draw lines, yet have no shading.
- Draw freely and easily. Use the pencil sharp perhaps 2B or 3B. Sharpen your pencils.
- Although we should focus on the square, would even free glance, the overall structure of the drawing. For example, the subject of transitions from the square to the next. Run the backup once and a while and check out the overall design. While the focus on a particular square, also use peripheral vision to watch the surroundings.
- At this stage is the accuracy of the essence. All artwork is in length and angles in a single square. Use the soft lines short and, if necessary, you can delete it easily.
- Put a sheet of paper bond under the hands of the design to avoid the part already completed the drawing grid or blur.
- Draw the contours of shadows and other noteworthy details on your topic. At this stage, it is your task to draw up a detailed map of your subject. In fact we are in the process of preparing the design for the next phase, namely, the shading.
- Try to see in terms of shapes, or masses and draw the outline of these shapes and masses. The design is to do two things at once (actually, more than two). On the one hand, it is necessary to focus on what should be the current drawing a line (length and angle) but at the same time always aware that this line is part of the form.
- Make sure that using the concept of negative space. In addition, enable once and your reference image, as well as works of art, upside down or sideways. Often gives a better view on the lengths and angles.
- Actually, at this stage, to try to be aware that the design of a particular topic. View each of the form as a blob without meaning, but with a certain size and a certain orientation. Helps you see and to reduce the inadvertent introduction of the notions of nose and so on.
- Watch the reference image frequently and carefully.
- Some decisions. What is important? How can it go? The design is often exercises in the Elimination of unnecessary details.
In this way to continue from after the second, when you have a drawing of the whole subject. Now, you can see already rather picture of the subject. Check in detail the entire drawing and perform a repair, where it is needed. It's also the time to clear most of the grid. If you are satisfied, you can lightly design with fixing term, but not enough so it is moved, but it is still possible to delete things, if necessary.
