The Outline

This is the outline. We want it crisp, clear, and precise to the brows mapped. We also want it light enough to blend into the shading. No harsh lines.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

At this point of the procedure, the skin is broken and ready to soak up all that numbing ointment. I do apply a thin layer of numbing before we outline but on unbroken skin, you’re still going to feel the scratches of the outlining a bit.⁣⁣ Once you’re fully numb, we start with the shading process. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

When I first started, I really struggled with this. Full disclosure, I would often redraw and redraw because I wasn’t getting the line after I’d wipe. My best advice here is to take your time. TAKE YOUR TIME. And TAKE YOUR TIME. At least that was what changed everything for me, along with a good three point stretch. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Here’s a little “hack” for new artists. Take a Qtip and wipe a small section before you wipe it ALL to check if the line is there. If it’s gone, go over it again. If it’s there, go on ahead with your bad self! You’re doing great! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣