Draw 50 People by Lee J. Ames

Author:Lee J. Ames [Ames, Lee J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-8230-8597-2
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2012-09-10T16:00:00+00:00

To the Reader

When you start working I suggest you use clean white bond paper or drawing paper and a pencil with moderately soft lead (HB or No. 2). Keep a kneaded eraser (available at art supply stores) handy. Choose the subject you want to draw and then, very lightly and very carefully, sketch out the first step. Also very lightly and carefully, add the second step. As you go along, study not only the lines but the spaces between the lines. Size your first steps to fill your drawing paper agreeably, not too large, not too small. Remember, the first steps must be constructed with the greatest care. A mistake here could ruin the whole thing.

As you work, it’s a good idea, from time to time, to hold a mirror to your sketch. The image in the mirror frequently shows distortion you might not have recognized otherwise.

You will notice new step additions are printed darker. This is so they can be clearly seen. But keep your construction steps always very light. Here’s where the kneaded eraser can be useful. You can lighten a pencil stroke that is too dark by pressing on it with the eraser.

When you’ve completed all the light steps and are sure you have everything the way you want it, finish your drawing with firm, strong penciling. If you like, you can go over this with India ink (applied with a fine brush or pen), or a permanent fine-tipped ballpoint or felt-tipped marker. When your work is thoroughly dry, you can then use the kneaded eraser to clean out all the underlying pencil marks.

Remember, if your first attempts at drawing do not turn out the way you’d like, it’s important to keep trying. Your efforts will eventually pay off, and you’ll be pleased and surprised at what you can accomplish. I sincerely hope, as you follow our techniques, you’ll improve your own skills. Mimicking the drawings in this book can open the door to your own creativity. Now have a great time drawing us, drawing people!

LEE J. AMES

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