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Sketchy Lines

How do I draw the line I know is right?!

Drawing the line you want is about two things: Increasing Dexterity (Mechanical skills/hand-eye coordination/getting used to the pen) as well as a build up of commited knowledge of the form enough to visualize you want to draw. These are separate-ish abilities.

Drawing Skill requires = DEX + INT!

Increasing DEX: Patience

Be mindful and patient with yourself. Sometimes you lose dexterity just because you're stressed. We tend to be clumsy and make more mistakes when we rush or when we are tired, or when we are putting too much pressure on ourselves. Make sure you're clear of the noise as much as possible!

Tips for patience:

Increasing DEX: Precision

If you're having trouble drawing the line you want, here are some extra practices:

Point-to-point exercise:

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