Drawn to the Universe – JUNE 2012 – Transit of Venus – Peter Grego

June 2012 Astronomy Now thumbnailArticle by Peter Grego

Subject: The Transit of Venus
Issue: June 2012 Astronomy Now
Basic Media: Graphite on white stock
Featured Technique: Sketching the transit of Venus, including aureole and black drop effect.
Suggested Sketching Materials:
  • Smooth, white cartridge paper with 150 mm circle template
  • 3B graphite pencil and black graphics pen