Look closely.
Draw one cell at a time.

Instead of asking where an entire leaf should go, ask where one curve crosses one cell. On the student page, the source and target panels are both 84 mm square and have the same cell count. This is a same-size copying task.

The separate full-page reference is larger for easier viewing. It has the same number of cells, so matching cell positions still work even though the physical drawing is larger.

1. Find the outer limits.

   Mark the top, bottom, left and right extremes of the subject. Check which cells contain them.

2. Place the large shapes.

   Work lightly. Follow the outline through neighboring cells, comparing crossing points and the direction of each curve.

3. Add the small details.

   Use the large shapes as anchors. Check the eyes, veins, stripes or windows against their own cells.

4. Try a second version.

   Use the lower blank grid. Pick one specific improvement instead of correcting every mark at once.

Check placement before line quality.

Look at the same grid intersection in the reference and your drawing. Is the curve in the correct cell? Does it pass near the right edge or the center? Compare the width and height of the whole silhouette before judging tiny details.

A pencil stroke does not need to match a vector curve perfectly. The completion shows a consistent target for proportion and position, rather than a single acceptable artistic result.

Change one thing on the second attempt.

Write a small observation: “The mug handle was too wide,” or “The bird’s eye was one cell too low.” Then redraw with that correction in mind. A specific observation gives the next attempt a purpose.

All reference drawings are original vector compositions created for this collection. They are not traced characters, copied worksheet art or images taken from another publisher.