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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.
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In this first video session of the series, we will:
<ul><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>
</ul><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 or paid resources, feel free to purchase through 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 store or other applicable retail store!

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[one_half]<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Materials</span>:
<ul><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/bristol-board-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">8" x 10" Bristol board paper</a></li>
 	<li><a href="http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/mechanical-pencil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mechanical pencil</a></li>
 	<li>0.5mm 2B graphite lead</li>
 	<li>White plastic eraser</li>
 	<li>Kneaded eraser</li>
 	<li>Tortillions</li>
 	<li>Art dusting brush</li>
 	<li>Ruler</li>
 	<li>Circle template</li>
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[one_half_last]<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resources</span>:
<ul><li>Dreamstime.com</li>
 	<li>Adobe Photoshop Elements</li>
 	<li>Microsoft Word (from Microsoft Office)</li>
 	<li>"Ann" reference photograph</li>
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