How to use proportional dividers

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Make the most of proportional dividers to create a drawing of a squirrel.

Many people shy away from proportional dividers, but they are a really versatile tool once you understand a few basic rules when it comes to using them. This tutorial explains what they are and how to use them. 

For more tips and tricks on drawing animals, landscapes and humans, see our how to draw tutorials. And if you need to stock up your pencil case, don't miss our best pencils, best mechanical pencils and best sharpeners guides.

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Jill Tisbury
Jill Tisbury has been drawing and painting since she could hold a pencil. She loves to experiment but her two main passions are pastel on velour and airbrushing (acrylics).

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