SECTION IV
Step-by-Step Drawings
Contour Drawing
Contour drawing is a linear drawing process where depth is achieved through varying line pressure and overlapping rather than through light and dark shading. In these examples, without looking at the page, I moved my pencil only where and when my eye was moving. I only looked at the paper when I lost my concentration or needed to find a new position on the drawing.
Sit down with a small sketchbook, pen, or pencil and pretend that the tip of your pencil is touching the edges of your hand or foot. As much as possible, try not to lift your pencil, while focusing mainly on the negative shapes between ...
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