How to draw The girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer
GRID STEP. You can print out the base construction lines and start drawing on tracing paper or you can draw the grid layout yourself using the following steps.
• Locate the head in advance and draw its approximate size using an oval • Draw 1 horizontal line above the head. Above it, draw 1 line equal to half the height of the head. • Draw 1 horizontal line under the head. Below it, add 2 more lines equal to the height of the head. • Separate the head with a vertical line. Draw from them to the sides: -on the left, 1 line equal to the width of the head plus 1 line equal to 2/5 of the widths; -on the right, 2 lines equal to the width of the head.
• Locate the head in advance and draw its approximate size using an oval • Draw 1 horizontal line above the head. Above it, draw 1 line equal to half the height of the head. • Draw 1 horizontal line under the head. Below it, add 2 more lines equal to the height of the head. • Separate the head with a vertical line. Draw from them to the sides: -on the left, 1 line equal to the width of the head plus 1 line equal to 2/5 of the widths; -on the right, 2 lines equal to the width of the head.
GRID STEP. From the head, draw an auxiliary line in the direction of the body. Draw a figure through it.
GRID STEP. Separate the head with lines. Draw a torso in place of the figure. Erase any excess lines.
GRID STEP. Mark out a place for the eyes. Draw the silhouette of the blindfold. Delete the auxiliary lines.
GRID STEP. Sketch the eyes, nose and mouth. Add fabric to the bandage. Draw a collar. Erase any unnecessary lines.
GRID STEP. Detail the eyes and draw the lower lip. Add hanging fabric to the bandage. Add a pearl.
GRID STEP. Add details to the bandage. Draw creases on the face. Add highlights to the eyes and earring. Make the shape of the clothes more distinct.
GRID STEP. Add creases to the bandage and clothing.
GRID STEP. Check that there are no extra lines in the drawing. Contour girl, trying to vary the thickness and darkness of the line.
GRID STEP. Colour in the picture and bring it to life. Enjoy your drawing.
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