In this video, part of the "Drawing in Colored Pencil on Watercolor Paper" lesson, I already have the image ready to draw so I briefly show you how to start the preliminary drawing in pencil.
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WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS DO FOR STEP 1 PART 1?
For Step 1 Part 1, you should find a photograph you would like to draw and place beside your 8"x11" drawing paper.
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS DO STEP 1 PART 1?
Because, for this lesson, we will be drawing from a photograph.
HOW DO STUDENTS PROPERLY DO STEP 1 PART 1?
Choose a straight facing or profile portrait that is already sized at 5 inches wide x 7 inches tall. If it is a digital file, make sure it's least 649 pixels wide × 762 pixels tall.
Measure the image with your ruler to make sure it's the right size. Resize, crop or cut to size to get it right if it is not.
Affix the printed photograph image right next to your paper or maximize your laptop screen on a 11 inch wide monitor or on a 7 inch wide iPad. Smart phones are too small for this project.
WHERE DO STUDENTS FIND IMAGES TO DRAW?
Go to your family photo for some large photo studio shots. You can also go to stock images sites like Gettyimages.com, istock.com or stock.adobe and try and use the search words "female side profile studio" to find some decent examples.
STEP 1 PART 2: PRELIMINARY DRAWING
WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS DO FOR STEP 1 PART 2?
Measure and mark spots on your paper with light pencil to begin the main drawing features.
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS DO STEP 1 PART 2?
This will help your artwork have better proportions compared to the image you are trying to draw.
HOW DO STUDENTS PROPERLY DO STEP 1 PART 2?
Take your ruler and pencil to measure the edge of the paper to the main parts as shown in the video.