Artist's Drawing and Inspiration

Pencils Behind the Mask

STEP ONE

Before you begin, decide whether you want a border between the drawing and paper edge, or if you will be drawing right to the edge. Now look carefully at the photo and begin drawing an outline of it. It is alright to make multiple lines, as these will be erased when the proportions are figured out.

Keep checking proportion and keep the lines basic. When you are satisfied that you have a great likeness, erase unneeded lines and go over some of

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