When you are learning how to draw or paint, the most common mistake is to jump right into free hand drawing like the professionals do. The problem with this technique is that you have no general skills that you may free hand from, so it is suggested to begin with the grid method to create your images, before progressing to the harder types of drawing or painting (such as free hand). The grid method will give you a step by step method to get accurate and proportional lines, shapes, and images that you will later use to develop your own personal style.
Another advantage of using the grid method is that you can easily take a small picture, and then turn it into a large painting or drawing. The grid method allows you to sector and divide the image, and then recreate each segment until you have a massive masterpiece that comes together like a jigsaw puzzle.
The grid method is done using a ruler and creating a grid of equal squares that is placed over a reference picture or photo. The squares in the grid can be any size such as one half inch or one inch. Now draw another grid on your painting surface. The grid on the painting surface can be the same size as on the reference photo or it can be larger or even smaller. It just depends on how large or small you want the painting to be.
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.
So there you have it, once your grid has been finished, it's time to draw or paint your final image. Work one square at a time and you'll do just fine, and work methodically from left to right, or right to left, that's up to you.
Drawing or painting doesn't have to be as complex as some people make it out to be. By taking the process, and breaking it down into an easy to follow methodology, anyone can master this art form! - 29928
Another advantage of using the grid method is that you can easily take a small picture, and then turn it into a large painting or drawing. The grid method allows you to sector and divide the image, and then recreate each segment until you have a massive masterpiece that comes together like a jigsaw puzzle.
The grid method is done using a ruler and creating a grid of equal squares that is placed over a reference picture or photo. The squares in the grid can be any size such as one half inch or one inch. Now draw another grid on your painting surface. The grid on the painting surface can be the same size as on the reference photo or it can be larger or even smaller. It just depends on how large or small you want the painting to be.
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.
So there you have it, once your grid has been finished, it's time to draw or paint your final image. Work one square at a time and you'll do just fine, and work methodically from left to right, or right to left, that's up to you.
Drawing or painting doesn't have to be as complex as some people make it out to be. By taking the process, and breaking it down into an easy to follow methodology, anyone can master this art form! - 29928
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