The contour should come last, only a very experienced eye can place it rightly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Outlines should be drawn last and require deep experience to place correctly.
- In plain terms
- Draw outlines last after knowing the painting well.
- What can you take from it?
- Save outlines for the end of your process.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why wait to draw the outline?
- How much experience is needed?
Another view
Some styles need outlines from the start.
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