How to copy photos

Select a photo, which will copy the image. If it's a portrait of a man, it is better to take a few pictures, since the expression of the faces in each photo are different, and to capture the characteristic features of the multiple images. Prepare a sheet of paper, a pencil and eraser. Place pictures in front of the eyes, fixing them on the tablet, a wall or something else. In this position, the original will be visible without distortion in the future. Start to do a sketch.

Sketch light touches the contours of the object, it is advantageous placing it on the sheet. Next, begin to sketch in details of the object. Check the direction and size of the picture with the original, using a simple pencil. If you have to increase the drawing – pencil measure how many times the delayed a part of the length or width of the image on the photos and transfer these data to your drawing.

Further pririsovyvat image details – eyes, ears, nose, structure and location of paws (of animals), etc. All the time check with the original.

When the main image is ready, pay attention to shadows, glare and other light phenomena on the body of the object. Note all this figure. Note that your drawing will not be an exact copy of the photographic image. This is due to small errors, and his vision of the nature of the artist.

Using the eraser delete unnecessary lines, brush pattern from spots around the image. Copy or create your own background. Add shadows on the plane. Select materials for work in color or make pencils of different softness for the hatch pattern.

To complete the picture, start with the background, then go to the object, gradually refining the details. All the time pay attention to the original photos. Can add your details. For example, draw a cat on the neck bow, or depicting the person in clothing of the middle ages. Refine and make clearer the foreground of the picture.