Weekly Art Tip – Sketching Made Easy

SKETCHING MADE EASY

Preparing your sketch is an important step in drawing, and there are several methods you can use. Here are four ways to get started!
 
No matter which method you choose, always check the fur direction and shading areas before moving on to color application!
Enjoy! 😍
 

1. Helping lines method

Print your reference and draw guiding lines with a ruler. Use a pastel pencil for light, erasable lines. Outline main shapes first, then mark key areas.

2. Grid method

Draw a grid on your reference and transfer it to your paper. Work square by square for accuracy. Erase the grid after outlining.

3. Tracing and transfer paper method

Place tracing paper on the back of your reference. Trace the outlines onto pastel paper with a harder pencil. Go over the lines with a pastel pencil for visibility.

4. Paste pigment transfer method

Apply soft pastel to the back of your reference. Trace over the lines to transfer the pigment. Refine the outlines with a pastel pencil.

Want to start drawing realistic animals today? Click here!

Do you want to learn how to draw realistic animal eyes? Click here!

Learn about color theory, color temperature, color harmony, hues, shades, tints and tones, etc.! Click here!

If you like this kind of topics, don’t forget to follow me on my Youtube channel
or
if you want to learn how to draw realistic animal portraits, join the Animal Artclub Waitlist!

    I help you learn how to draw REALISTIC ANIMAL PORTRAITS WITH PASTELS and become a confident artist!

    TOP CATEGORIES:

    How to Draw Realistic Animals in Pastels

    Marketing & Selling Tips

    Myths, Tips, & Mindset