How to draw The milkmaid by 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 ovals • 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 3 more lines equal to the height of the head plus 1 line equal to 1/4 of the height of the head. • On the left and right sides of the head, draw a vertical line. Draw from them to the sides: -on the left, 3 lines equal to the width of the head; -on the right, 2 lines equal to the width of the head.
• Locate the head in advance and draw its approximate size using an ovals • 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 3 more lines equal to the height of the head plus 1 line equal to 1/4 of the height of the head. • On the left and right sides of the head, draw a vertical line. Draw from them to the sides: -on the left, 3 lines equal to the width of the head; -on the right, 2 lines equal to the width of the head.
STEP 1. Draw a figure for the torso. Change the shape of the head slightly.
STEP 2. Разделите лицо линиями. Нарисуйте вспомогательные линии для рук. Нарисуйте ладони рук. Улучшите форму платья. Сотрите лишние линии.
STEP 3. Draw the silhouette of the hat. Add sleeves to the dress. Mark the woman's face. Sketch the table. Erase any unnecessary lines.
STEP 4. Detail the face and the outline of the hat. Add a layer of fabric to the dress. Outline the base of the jug and pot. Separate the table with a line.
STEP 5. Make the sleeves rolled up and mark the neckline. Add a basket to the table. Enhance the pitcher.
STEP 6. Add elements to the dress. Draw fingers and a nasolabial fold on the face. Detail the crockery. Milk should be pouring out of the jug. Erase excess lines.
STEP 7. On the dress, draw dotted lines. On the table, complete the bread. Improve the shape of the basket. Add stripes on the dress and the crockery.
STEP 8. Detail the entire drawing and erase excess lines.
STEP 9. Check that there are no extra lines in the drawing. Contour woman, trying to vary the thickness and darkness of the line.
STEP 10. Colour in the picture and bring it to life. Enjoy your drawing.
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