When pencil drawing, although technique is extremely important, general composition is imperative too. This is especially important when drawing groups of people as you do not wish the drawing to become cluttered or to look unorganized.
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It is important that a great deal of thoughts goes into planning the layout of the drawing and this can be fairly complex processes depending on how many people will be in the picture and also any background which you would like to be included. Planning your drawing in great detail will help you to capture the essence of the scene and provide you greater opportunity for success.
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Divide the concept of your picture into various stages, it may even help to draw a grid across the page so that you can envisage scales, depth and proportion before you actually commence with your pencil drawing.
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If you are planning to draw people en-masse, then it is essential that you consider the following points:
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1. That you are proficient with drawing form and figures, and you feel confident.
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2. That your expertise with drawing faces and expressions is sufficient.
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3. That you are prepared to plan your drawing in great detail prior to commencing. A pencil drawing can easily be corrected however, it is much better to design and plan your drawing so that mistakes are minimal.
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4. That you are sufficiently excited by the project so that your attention does not begin to wane. Large and complicated projects can take a great deal of time and patience.
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5. That you do not become disillusioned should the pencil drawing not turn out as expected.
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6. That you can picture the scene within your minds eye and conjure up the atmosphere of the content quickly and easily.
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7. It is advisable to sketch the people into the drawing before adding the full detail to each individual. Sketch lightly so that you can erase the drawing if you make a mistake.
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8. When confident of your drawing, invest in some quality paper and pencils as this will help you to focus on the completion of the pencil drawing.