Artist’s Hints AND tips

• A good clear reference photo, preferably in black and white and one also in colour

• Use a good quality paper

• Keep pencils sharp

• Make squaring up really light on your blank paper

• Always have a clean piece of paper under your drawing hand to prevent oils from your skin touching paper

• Depending on what hand you write with, work from the opposite side

• Hold pencil lightly and towards non pointed end, except for small detail

• Take regular breaks to avoid eye strain and tight muscles. You will get a better perspective when away from it, and come back

• If something is bothering you about it, leave it for a day and you will be surprised how it pops out at you