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Simple and easy: A guide to hand-copied newspaper stick figures on the full map of China When we mention the hand-copied stick figure of the whole map of China, a delicate and colorful picture often comes to mind. But it's not easy to get a full picture of every part of the map of China. However, with the help of stick figures, even beginners can easily do it with the most basic tools. This article will provide you with detailed steps and tips to make it easy for you to draw a clear and beautiful map of China. Preparation 1. Prepare paper: Choose good quality sketch paper or drawing paper, and the lines are clear after drawing. 2. Choice of tools: pencil, eraser, ruler, leader or black pen, colored pencil or marker with pen movement tool. Easy steps Step 1: Foundation Profile Use a ruler to help draw a basic outline of the map. Start by drawing the approximate extent of the provinces, and you can simplify the shape to a rectangle or circle instead. Step 2: Major rivers and coastlines Once you have the basic outline, draw the main rivers and coastlines in turn. Important water systems such as the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Pearl River, as well as other coastlines, can be connected using curves. Step 3: Urban layout Label the main cities in the major provinces, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc., and use coils or small squares to indicate the city center. Simplify the lines of transportation between cities, and think clearly and concisely. Step 4: Coloring and retouching Use colored pencils to paint some of the major cities and rivers, taking care to coordinate the colors of each area to avoid similarities. Finally, use black lines or metallic pens to highlight borders, key roads, and important cities. Tips and tricks - Symmetry can be used when drawing, such as the Yangtze River cut from the middle of the map; If you are proficient, you can also create your own polylines or arcs that connect some important provinces and cities. - Take the time to practice the outline of a single region, such as drawing the outline of Hebei Province on a piece of paper, and then gradually expand it to the whole of China. - Be creative by adding decorative motifs such as the celestial sphere of friendship and doves of peace to the outermost layer, or make the map into a different theme, such as a natural scenery version of a map of China. Recommendations and ways to improve - Learning some design techniques during the process of doing external positioning axis perspective can improve understanding; Beginners' map lines are simple and not complicated, which is also a style, and after getting familiar with it, gradually try to beautify local details. - You can search all kinds of Google HD maps in Baidu, and take screenshots of key content for reference observation: Beijing, Shanghai and other cities and climate characteristics are suitable for different colors, and understand the effects of these to make you. Finally, with the tool library in the hidden benefit link, the creativity is more diverse and rich! Practice step by step, gain experience and gather feedback. -

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