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How to draw steady lines without a ruler?

January 9, 2017September 26, 2018
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Question from Tina

Hi, I’ve been trying to improve my drawing skills by following your video “Help, I Can’t Draw“.

I have a challenge. No matter how many times I draw lines in perspective, the converging lines just don’t come out straight or I completely miss the vanishing point.

I draw on a vertical drawing board, but I feel like I should just resort to drawing on a horizontal surface because only then can I draw steady, somewhat straight lines.

Is it just that I haven’t practiced enough?
Is it OK to draw on flat surfaces?
Do I just need to move my hand faster or slower to get long smooth lines?

Portrait drawing by Shannon Poeketie

January 8, 2017September 28, 2018
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Improvement starts with I

Hello everyone,

My name is Shannon Poeketie. I live in Suriname and I’m a self-taught artist. I started drawing in June 2015…

Story and artwork by Robert Virden

January 7, 2017September 28, 2018

Always Yours

I’m a retired Navy Vietnam veteran and have been involved in art since 1972, but was never consistent or confident in my art work. I’d paint or draw for maybe a year or two then quit. I am mostly self taught. I read art books and workbooks, mostly Foster Art Books…

Artwork by Susan Pernot

January 7, 2017September 28, 2018
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Upcoming Acrylic and Pastel Artist

I live in Cortez, CO. I love to paint and draw. As of now it is just a hobby. My grandmother was an excellent artist, sales of her oil pieces kept the family afloat in the 30s and 40s.

I enjoy reading and checking out the articles and works of students on the Drawing Academy site…

January 7, 2017September 28, 2018

First kiss

At the age of 7 I was always drawing, I remember drawing under my granny’s table. At the age of 17 I still liked drawing and went to art school. In the art school it was all about the idea and never about drawing skills…

Drawing by Atiba Kojo

January 7, 2017September 28, 2018
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Move to the next level

I am an older guy really returning to my Art. I have an art degree but I feel like I need to do more studying of a human figure, since my work mostly figurative. ..

Artwork by Elione Silves Fernandes

January 7, 2017September 28, 2018

Escher representation of myself

Hello,

I’m Elione leon Silves Fernandes. I was born in an archipelago called Cabo Verde and raised in Portugal.

From an early age, I’ve started to copy all kinds of animation drawings; for me it used to be the most stunning thing in the world. However, when I saw Drawing Academy’s videos on YouTube, I was stunned by such beauty, and decided to learn more about the Art and improve my drawing skills!

January 2, 2017September 28, 2018

Jassy’s Art

I am a 29 year old mother of three with an Associate’s in CSI, Bachelor’s in Law enforcement and investigations, and a Master’s in public Safety and Forensic. I am currently working on a Master’s in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Art takes a very special place in my life. I can express my thoughts and ideas through my drawings. It’s amazing how drawing can be brought to life…