JOHN’S TOP TIPS
• Take a step back to view your drawing from time to time. This helps you see that it is going as it should.
• A sharpened electric eraser is great for taking out small areas without removing the surrounding colours.
• Keep a piece of sandpaper to hand for making sharp points on your pencils.
• Clean your eraser on a piece of scrap paper before using it on your drawing to avoid unwanted marks.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
■ Learn top tips and techniques to get you started
■ Understand the working process
■ Try underpainting with
