Drawing Using Grids or when transparency matters more

or when transparency matters more than opacity

light behavior

Oak ages well through years of studio use

Subsequent projects in landscape

Printed grid and angle guidelines cover a 13-inch working area

Drawing Using Grids or when transparency matters moreOverlay your photograph with a grid, transfer the image square by square to establish accurate proportions, then develop the drawing through systematic rendering stages. The approach removes guesswork from capturing likenesses and complex forms. Civardi's step by step exercises guide you from initial grid layout through finished portrait, showing exactly how to handle each phase of the process. The method proves particularly valuable for portraiture,