After choosing the best photo, I use photoshop to adjust contrast, saturation, etc. Then I print out several 8″ x 10″ copies. I draw on grid on one of the copies, then do a 16″ x 20″ drawing from the photo, which is the same size I’ll use for the painting.
Detail of drawing of Ron Gallegos
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It’s interesting to see the progression of a work and the thought process involved as well as the tools and techniques. It looks like you put a light blue grid on the 16″x20″ paper, is that right? Will you be discussing specifics like the type of paper, pencils, etc?
Good questions, John. I will add an entry about my tools and materials. I should list things like the type of camera used, pencils, etc.