05 REFINING YOUR DRAWING

STEPS FOR REFINING YOUR DRAWING

  • Erase set-up lines.
  • Refine your line quality and add shading.

Now that the block-in has been completed it’s time to move on to refining your drawing. This is when the artist in you gets to come out. What kinds of lines will you use to make your drawing look good? How will you add shading to your work? The finished artwork is ready to begin.

Erase Set-up Lines

You need to start off by erasing your set-up lines. These are all of the lines that you have made that will not end up in the final artwork. This is your opportunity to decide on the final forms of your drawing. If you have ...

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