- Complete a small rough draft version to practice with matching the color and texture of your image
- Start the Final Version
- Create a small 1in boarder around your paper.
- LIGHTLY sketch the image in pencil.
- Start with the lightest colors first and slowly layer up your work.
- Think about the direction of your marks and make them work with the image not against it.
- Remember you color theory notes and stay away from black until the very end of the project.
- Exaggerate colors and values to make your work look stronger and more defined.