Hello


I'm working on a drawing for the Paper Trails sketchbook at the moment. It's quite detailed, with lots of different parts. When I do my final copy in pen I'd like to vary the line weights because it seems appropriate.

I've never done this before though. I have a rough idea of how to approach it. I know that thicker lines pop forward and enhance a thing, and thin lines are suitable for softer parts and areas which are not to be the main focus.

I still feel a bit intimidated by the task ahead. I know it's hard for you to give me input without a picture to see. I'll describe some aspects of it.

There is a girl who, among other details, is holding a dagger and a goblet. Her clothing has various different features such as some frilly/soft transparent fabric and also more solid/thick areas.

I think I'm pretty clear on the more obvious aspects of which lines should be heavy and light. I suppose I'm more curious about how many different line weights are considered suitable. Would three different thicknesses of outline be ok?


Sorry if this question is dumb. New territory 'n' all


Any other general tips or rules for deciding how to vary line weight?

(It's a cool pic btw )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPz8Xyt3z-w...player_embedded

start at 8 minutes and he talks about the different types of edges/lines