Line Drawings Of Flowers

In this paper, we deal with the line drawing phase. We assume that we already have a reference image grid of the right size at our disposal.

Your reference image is often too large for most printers to print in one piece. To work around this problem you can print the image on plain pieces of paper 8.5 x 11 inches.

The first step is to draw a grid on your drawing paper identical to the one you drew on your reference image. To do this, use an F-pencil and draw lightly because the grid will be erased.

With this raster image by hand, you can now start drawing the actual line drawing phase.

There are many benefits associated with the use of a grid. Here is a list a few:

* The grid is essentially divides the overall design in a number of short runs. In this way, we use the technique of divide and rule.

* All lengths and directions are easy to determine.

* The negative space is easier to spot.

* Identify the right perspective is much easier.

Here are some guidelines for the implementation of your design online:

* At this time, only draw lines. Do not add shading, blending, or more details.

* Draw lightly. 3B-use pencil and sharpen it often.

* Concentrate on a square, but to also keep an eye on the area involved by using your peripheral vision.

Be sure to smooth the transition from one cell to another. Stand back and check your progress from afar and look for errors in the value, perspective, orientation, and lengths.

* In this phase of the development process precision is paramount. Think carefully lengths and angles about to judge correctly in a single square. Use short and flexible lines that can be easily erased.

* You can use a sheet of bond paper under your drawing hand to avoid smudging your design or your network.

* When necessary also the contours of shadows and all the necessary details. The idea is to draw a detailed map of the scene you want to create. All this is done in anticipation of the next phase of the design process, namely, the phase shading.

* Try to see shapes and draw their outlines. Concentrate on the line you're developing (its length and orientation), but also pay attention to form, it is part.

* Use the concept of negative space. From time to time, turn your reference image and your drawing sheet upside down or sideways. This gives you a different perspective on lengths and angles.

* Try to ignore the real meaning of what you draw. Look at each mass as a blob without meaning. Only the dimensions, orientation, and the contour of the drop are important.

This will help greatly to see properly and will also reduce inadvertent introduction of preconceived notions of how certain objects (such as vases or flowers) are supposed to look like.

* Constantly seek your reference image. You should check your reference (or your stage of life) most often at your drawing paper.

* Make choices. What is important? What can you possibly leave out? The drawing is an exercise in removing unnecessary detail.

In this way, continue to draw a square after another until you have a complete line drawing of your scene.

At this point you should have a fairly accurate picture of your scene. Review in detail the entire drawing and make corrections if necessary. It's also time to get rid of your network.

Finally, spray the drawing lightly with fixative. Spray just enough to remove the burrs, but not too much you can always delete lines if necessary.