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Going BIG!


 Ever wonder how artists make something small scale up?


It starts with a ruler
In this case, a 24" ruler.


I have made the mistake of not gridding everything out before and it takes a lot of work to fix.
Taking the few minutes to do this, REALLY is best.


TA-DA!
Take the time to do this.
Make sure you grid out the smaller reference too!
I am keeping the smaller painting nearby for colour references 
(as you can see, they don't match up with the photocopy above it)



That is how it starts!







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