How to Draw from Photographs

Introduction

When artists view the world, they see inspiration at every turn—from an arrangement of fruit at the market to the way the rain is glistening off cars in the rain. But with the hectic pace of modern life, it’s not always possible to come to a screeching halt in order to depict whatever inspiration you’ve encountered. Keeping a camera at your side is the next best thing—it captures the moment for you, pausing the action and recording all the visual details for your use at a more convenient time, when you too have time to stop.

We are very lucky to live in an age where taking photographs is so easy. From inexpensive pocket-sized digital cameras to the more costly professional single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, there is a device to suit ...