One common question that many beginning artist ask is, do I have to draw before I can paint? The answer is that you should have drawing skills, or at least a way to make it appear that you can draw. The good news is that drawing is make easy when you use the grid method. When you use a grid to obtain accurate drawings you are literally following your own step by step technique for drawing.
Using the grid method, you are also able to recreate small images into large masterpieces. For example, with the grid method, you would break down your small image into sections, and then re-draw or re-paint each section step-by-step until you have the larger version completed.
It's quiet simple to get started with the grid method, as all you need is a ruler, pencil, and a piece of paper. First you need to create a grid over your reference image, and then create the same proportioned grid on your piece of paper where you will be drawing or painting. The standard size for a grid is usually about one inch, but that is totally up to you. Once you have your same proportion grids set, it's time to start re-creating your image of choice.
Lets say that you are working with a photo or picture that you cant draw lines directly on. An excellent way to still be able to use a grid would be to draw the grid on a transparency or having a transparency or overlay made. You will be able to use it over and over again. Just make sure that you tape the photo on a piece of paper, then tape the transparent grid on top of the photo. This way, your lines won't move. Lightly draw with a pencil, a grid on your painting surface. Keep these lines light because you will be erasing them when your drawing is complete.
Now that you have your grids in place you are ready to draw. Look at the reference photo in only one square at a time. Working one square at a time, draw what you see onto the canvas. Do this step by step and square by square.
In conclusion, you can now see how simple it is to draw or paint when you break down the process into small actionable steps as outlined above. Be sure to remember that drawing should be fun, so get out there and enjoy the whole process, you will see a great difference in your finished art work.
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Many people ask me how to draw a car step by step , and my instruction is usually the same... follow my simple and easy to follow instructions, have fun, and you'll be well on your way to draw a car , perfectly, first time, every time.
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