CREATING THE DRAWING

Painting is much easier when you have done the proper groundwork. I never start a piece until I am absolutely sure of what I intend to do with each square inch of the painting surface. I recommend that you begin with a complete drawing of your subject. Try to get as much information in the pencil drawing as possible, and then transfer the drawing to the painting surface. Important: Be sure to keep your final drawing until the painting is complete.

TRANSFERRING THE DRAWING

After the drawing is completed on drawing paper, you can transfer it to the painting support. An easy way to do this is with tracing paper.

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