_ _. !o!. Backgrounds byTracing PhotograQhs Tracing photographs is a method for doing backgrounds for those who find drawing in perspective difficult or for intricate exteriors.
1) Prepare some photographs as materials.
2) Photocopy to the desired size. Expand or reduce the size of the photo using a copy machine.
4) Outline using a tracing table. Turn the tracing table light on and trace around the lines of the copied photo. Tracing every detail is not necessary. Choose which lines you want to include.
6) Ink over the outline with a pen. Add in ink with a pen and finish the work.
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3) Tape the photocopy on the back of the page. Tape the photocopy with drafting tape to fill the frame as desired.
5) Turn the light off and view the drawing. After finishing the outline, turn the tracing table light off and check the drawing for unconnected lines. Turn the light off periodically while drawing to get a feel for the finished work.
7) Fix problem areas with white. After inking with black, put the finishing touches on with white.
