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<p style="text-align: left;">Throughout this video series, watch and draw along with me as I take you step-by-step through a realistic pencil portrait of "Ann" from start to finish.</p>


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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">"Ann" Video Series</span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Part 1</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/ann-part-2/">Part 2</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/ann-part-3/">Part 3</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/ann-part-4/">Part 4</a></p>
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In this <strong>first video session</strong> of the series, we will:
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 	<li>Discuss selection and preparation of the reference photograph.</li>
 	<li>Apply a grid to the reference photograph.</li>
 	<li>Prepare a grid for our drawing paper.</li>
 	<li>Discuss the materials we plan to use throughout the entire "Ann" series.</li>
 	<li>Make a line drawing of the eyes.</li>
 	<li>Make a line drawing of the nose.</li>
 	<li>Make a line drawing of the mouth.</li>
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<h2>Materials and Resources</h2>
The following materials and resources are introduced or used during this video session. If you do not have everything listed here, do not let that stop you from drawing! You can always get started with what you do have and improvise for what you don't have.

When you are ready to get new materials and resources, feel free to make use of the links below. Some of the links below are affiliate links (meaning I will get a tiny commission if you purchase). Another option is to just pick them up at your local art supply store or other applicable retail store!

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[one_half]<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Materials</span>:
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 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/light-box/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Light box</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/artist-tape/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Low tack artist tape</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/bristol-board-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">8" x 10" Bristol board paper (smooth)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/mechanical-pencil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mechanical pencil</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/mechanical-lead-refills/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">0.5mm 2B graphite lead</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/plastic-eraser/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plastic eraser</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kneaded eraser</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/tortillions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tortillions</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/dusting-brush/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Art dusting brush</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/ruler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ruler</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/circle-template/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Circle template</a></li>
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 	<li><a href="https://www.dreamstime.com/#res3619261" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dreamstime.com</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/photoshop-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adobe Photoshop Elements</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/ms-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Microsoft Word (from Microsoft Office)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Ann.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Ann" reference photograph</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Ann-grid.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Ann" reference photograph with grid</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Ann-grid.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grid paper for light box</a></li>
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