Unlocking Precision: Using the Grid Method to Achieve Better Portraits

When it comes to drawing and painting there are a multitude of techniques that can help you to achieve the results you want. One such useful technique is the grid method, a systematic approach to drawing or transferring images onto a larger surface with accuracy and proportion, providing a structured framework for understanding composition, perspective, and spatial relationships.

What is the grid method?

The grid method enables you to break down the drawing process into smaller, manageable sections, by dividing the reference image and drawing surface into a grid of evenly spaced squares. You can then reproduce the contents of each square onto the corresponding section of the drawing surface.

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