Level Up Your Pencil Drawings with the Grid Method βοΈ
Learn how I use the grid technique to create realistic sketches, starting with printing photos and cutting out excess space.

Tom Mothersole Art
179.4K views β’ Jan 8, 2025

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How I use the grid method to do the sketches for all my realistic drawings! βοΈ
- start by printing out the photograph π¨οΈ
- cut off the βdeadβ space around the photo βοΈ
- split the width and length up evenly using a ruler and fineliner βοΈ
- join up points with fineliner to form the grid π
- place this photo onto the piece of paper and mark out where the grid lines need to go π―
- join up the points in pencil βοΈ
- use the boxes as reference points and work through them one by one to transfer the outline from your photo onto your piece of paper! πΌοΈ
TIP: you need to press lightly when sketching and to do this make sure to hold your pencil closer to the top π‘
β¦and make sure to subscribe for more drawing videos! π
- start by printing out the photograph π¨οΈ
- cut off the βdeadβ space around the photo βοΈ
- split the width and length up evenly using a ruler and fineliner βοΈ
- join up points with fineliner to form the grid π
- place this photo onto the piece of paper and mark out where the grid lines need to go π―
- join up the points in pencil βοΈ
- use the boxes as reference points and work through them one by one to transfer the outline from your photo onto your piece of paper! πΌοΈ
TIP: you need to press lightly when sketching and to do this make sure to hold your pencil closer to the top π‘
β¦and make sure to subscribe for more drawing videos! π
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