Archive - August 2014

How to Draw Perfect 25cm Straight Lines Without a Ruler

Before beginning this tutorial, I suggest you to refer to “Be a pro at dot-to-dot mastering straight lines” HOW DO I DO 25 CM STRAIGHT LINES Turn the paper 45 to 60 degrees. Adjust it to your convenience. Before drawing the line, simulate the gesture just above the paper*. Draw using the movement of your whole arm and chest. Draw parallel lines along the edges of the sheet, both widthwise and lengthwise. Check your lines carefully using the edge of another paper as a guide. this step is called...

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How do I draw good hatching?

How to draw good hatching?Remember, draw your lines in a clean way. Begin cleanly, and end cleanly.Meaning, try to keep even pressure and speed from beginning to end. I show you a hatching drawing technique that is simple to apply.If you need it, you can train at drawing straight lines freehand first.Make sure you draw also with the proper drawing posture. They are the must-do habits for daily drawing. Hatching is great for shading and creates contrast Chou-Tac Chung – Hand sketch, 2008 How to...

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Hello! I'm Chou-Tac, a Product Designer from France.

If the sketching methods I’ve acquired aid me in my life and in my industrial design career, I believe that they can also help you reach your dream goal as a student or professional designer.

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