Here is a step by step outline of how I draw an image.
1) Locate an image, either from imagination, real life, a photo, a magazine image, or other.
2) Draw an outline in 2H pencil onto the final surface or material.
3) Begin shading in, (coloring in) the image with the colors you want in each area.
4) Create mass and volume to forms, adding high lights and shadows where appropriate
5) Build up the layers slowly... bit by bit.
6) Be firm with pressure but not too firm.
7) Keep pencils as sharp as needed for any particular area.
8) Blend in lots of layers of colors to create depth.
9) Remember to use white and lighter colors and notice the effects
