Let's Create a Minimal Sketch! For this Class Project you will need:

Piece of paper (or a page in your sketch book)
Pencil
Black marker / thin sharpie / or ink pen (that won't smudge)
Eraser
Photo for reference

Use your phone to take quick progress photos along the way, so we can all see the development of your sketch from beginning to end!

Resources for Photo Reference:
A Family Album, Pinterest, Tumblr, The Sartorialist

STEP 1:
Using light pencil strokes, draw a rough outline of the head and body position, then add in some lines for the clothing.

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STEP 2:
Add more detail, the position of the hands, facial features, hair shape, clothes shapes.

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STEP 3:
Use quick, organic pencil strokes to give dimension and details to the figure. Pay attention to how the clothes drape or fit the body. Is his jacket baggy? Emphasize the bagginess. Is her skirt flowing or tight fitting? Use small, quick lines to show this.

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STEP 4:
Now we are ready to add black pen. Think minimal. Draw over the best lines of your sketch, leave out the rest. Once the ink is dry, it's time to erase all the left-over pencil lines. Feel free to add in more little details with black if you want more texture or pattern.

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STEP 5:

Take a photo with your phone and upload to the Project Gallery! Use #CreatingAMinimalSketch if posting to Social Media!

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Amaal Yoosuf

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