https://paintingstack.com/tags/overgrid Software studio based in Chile. We build apps for iOS, Android, and the web. Hugo en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://paintingstack.com/blog/grid-method-complete-guide Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://paintingstack.com/blog/grid-method-complete-guide <p>The grid method is a technique for transferring an image from a reference to a canvas while keeping proportions accurate. You overlay a grid on the reference, draw a matching grid on your canvas, and copy the contents one square at a time. Artists have used it for over 3,000 years, from ancient Egypt to modern hyperrealism. This guide covers everything: history, technique, scaling, common mistakes, and the digital tools that have replaced the ruler.</p>