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John Tenniel

By means of tracing-paper I transfer my design to the wood and draw on that.

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John Tenniel uses tracing paper to copy his original design so he can place it accurately onto the wood surface. This allows him to draw directly on the wood while preserving the details of his initial sketch.

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