Comments on: Three French Hens Painting in Watercolor

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:07:44 +0000

In reply to carol.

Hi Carol.
Yes, this can be tricky ! My preferred method for transferring drawings is a light box. Just print out the outline and tape it to the back of a sheet of watercolor paper, then trace…
I know not everyone has one of these, so you can also try holding it up a sunny window. Alternatively, maybe you have a glass coffee table and a spare lamp?
Failing this, the quickest and easiest traditional method is to use a soft graphite pencil on the back of the printed outline sheet. Scribble a broad layer of graphite on the back, then turn it over and trace the outline with a firm pencil onto a sheet of watercolor paper.
try not to press too hard 🙂
Hope that helps!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:42:33 +0000

In reply to Sharon.

That’s Great Sharon!
So happy you’re enjoying the challenge.
Merry Christmas!

By: carol

carol — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:21:45 +0000

Anthony – this might sound silly but how do you transfer the traceable outline – for those of use who cannot draw, this is a most important step…

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:03:55 +0000

wow, i’m so happy with this project. I’ve done two days so far and feel like an artist. Thanks to your clear instruction and worksheets.
Merry Christmas Anthony