Chapter 7Using Grids
If you’re the kind of person that likes to get things in order first so you can more easily concentrate on drawing, then you’ll want to give grids a second look. Once set up, a grid helps you stay in perspective as you draw. You can use them informally (think sketching) or set up a detailed, mathematically accurate grid that can help you measure anywhere on the page.
Three Ways to Use a Grid
Sketching Grids
Depending on your needs, you can approach grids in three different ways. The first is to use them while sketching. These grids tend to be informal. They’re not mechanically precise, so they won’t be able to help you measure, but what they offer is a way to jumpstart the accuracy of your picture in the beginning stages ...
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