It's a rainy morning on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I've listened to my daily dose of Charles Stanley, hit my knees (in prayer) and had a yummy breakfast. It's spring break... The kids are buzzing around me, and life is good! Itty Bitty Kitty is keeping me company while I set up my work area to begin an illustration.
I have already laid out my composition to fit perfectly the dimensions of the book layout using Photoshop. This illustration will cover two full pages... Measuring 8.5 x 16.5 inches.
I print out my composition, then use the graphite paper to transfer the image onto acrylic paper.
This is a close-up of the line drawing being transferred... I trace over my composition- pressing firmly.
I will know the transfer is complete when I have traced over all of my lines... They will be darker than the others.
The composition is transferred.
The canvas paper is ready to begin accepting acrylic glazes.
