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Cartoon Enlargement
Note: The word, "cartoon" is derived from an ancient word meaning
"paper". In addition to its common meaning of a simplified, often
humorous drawing, it also describes "a preliminary sketch similar in size
to the work, such as a
fresco, that is to be copied from it."
It is this second meaning that is to be applied here.
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The cartoon method is an ancient technique used by artists to enlarge
a small image. To do this, the artist imposes a regular grid on the
small image. The grid is designed to balance accuracy against efficiency:
smaller grid cells enable greater accuracy. Next the artist recreates this
grid but at a larger scale. In the example above the small grid has
one inch squares. The larger grid's squares are one foot. The
artist transfers the shapes of the small drawing to the larger grid freehand
by eye using the squares as an aid to retain proportions and placements.
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