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Paul Foxton · 10-19-2006, 07:00 PM

Thanks Mischa, that's very encouraging to hear. The Bargue drawings I've done so far have undoubtedly taught me much already, I'm hoping this thread will help me to get to the next level with them. Thanks again for being so generous with your time.

Just so I'm clear - are these first top and bottom points drawn across say with a ruler and a spirit level, to make sure that they are absolutely accurate, or do I do them with the sight-size method using the string?

I find I can get accurate to within about an eighth of an inch with the string, sometimes closer, but rarely absolutely accurate. I'm generally standing about 6 - 8 feet back from the easel when I measure with the string. I know that the rest of the drawing will be done with a combination of string and judging by eye, I just want to make sure I get this first part right.

10-19-2006, 07:00 PM	#7
Paul Foxton Juried Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Epsom, United Kingdom Posts: 76	Thanks Mischa, that's very encouraging to hear. The Bargue drawings I've done so far have undoubtedly taught me much already, I'm hoping this thread will help me to get to the next level with them. Thanks again for being so generous with your time. Just so I'm clear - are these first top and bottom points drawn across say with a ruler and a spirit level, to make sure that they are absolutely accurate, or do I do them with the sight-size method using the string? I find I can get accurate to within about an eighth of an inch with the string, sometimes closer, but rarely absolutely accurate. I'm generally standing about 6 - 8 feet back from the easel when I measure with the string. I know that the rest of the drawing will be done with a combination of string and judging by eye, I just want to make sure I get this first part right.