CP Surfaces: Drafting Film

This was my first experience using drafting film. I did not have the Prisma pencils so used similar colours in PolyChromos. I enjoyed the process and the result, although personally, I find it more easy to follow video turorials, it was a good introduction to drafting film.

I am new to drafting film so this book was a big help to me. Found that dura lar drafting film did not work for me. Bought Grafix drafting film and that has worked out much better. Also found that Polychromos work best on the film. Bought a whole new set of Prismas and found they just got waxy and would not blend. Terminology in the book was difficult for me being a beginner but you will catch on. Has helped me a lot with how to use both sides of the film when doing backgrounds. Would have liked more information about types of drafting films and how to fix problems with blending, slick spots etc.

Loved drawing on drafting film. CP draw easily on the drafting film, so soft and great colour production. Also love how you can rub out with a normal rubber any errors or want to change something. I was a bit confused with the use of the word "wash" (meaning layer). I did use the instructions/method for drawing the yellow/orange rose for drawing a Protea wildflower instead. I wanted to draw the Protea on a card for my daughter wedding anniversary (she had in her bouquet). She loved the finished effect.

The articles and projects are very helpful to gain success with the film. The projects are broad enough to find a good fit with my style.

I loved working on drafting film! I didn’t know quite what to expect, so I got a sheet from a friend and drew a dog from Color magazine and drew Tulips and Textures from In-Depth. Erasing is a breeze and the projects were fast and smooth. Adding color to the back of the sheet is awesome. It’s probably now my new favorite surface.