How to Use GRAPHITE PAPER (& Why I Love It)

Graphite paper is something I wouldn't want to be without. In this video, I share some tips for using it, and why I like it.

One of my main reasons for liking the product is how quickly you can get an accurate outline drawing onto the paper. It's a tool which actually opens realistic painting up to everyone, regardless of their drawing ability. I appreciate that freehand drawing really hones your hand-eye coordination, and encourages you to look really carefully at a subject. As such, I feel it is important to keep practising it. But, at the same time, in our busy lives, anything that gets us to the painting process quicker, is definitely a winner in my mind. For artists who struggle with freehand drawing, or lack confidence in drawing, these worries are removed, freeing them up to focus on just the watercolor stage. Again, a win-win as far as I am concerned. To read more on my thoughts on this, why not take a look at my blog: https://devonartist.co.uk/easily-draw...

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🕒 Timestamps 🕒
00:00 How to use graphite paper
00:36 Graphite paper makes painting accessible to everyone
00:53 Graphite backed paper is quick and easy to use
01:26 Use graphite paper to transfer your own sketch to the watercolor surface
01:42 Working with graphite paper avoids damaging the surface with mistakes
02:08 Transfer paper always ensures an accurate, in proportion outline image
02:29 Secure your image with low-tack tape
02:48 Add some repositioning marks, they will save you time later
03:34 Insert the graphite paper shiny side down
04:07 Transfer your image with a mechanical pencil
04:44 Bend a corner of your top image over
05:09 Make sure you are tracing through thin paper onto the graphite
05:39 Avoid applying too much pressure, which can mark the paper
06:10 Some types, and new graphite paper, can be very messy
06:26 Lighten the resulting image with a putty eraser
07:18 Cut up the graphite paper so that it is more manageable
07:40 Graphite paper is reusuable many times over

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