Before beginning this tutorial, I suggest you to refer to “Be a pro at dot-to-dot mastering straight lines”
this step is called “ghost drawing”
Breath out when you trace the line
After mastering A4 paper length, get ready for the A3 paper, 42cm in length !
Try it and let me know of your results in the below comment box.
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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I really appreciate the tips! I will be doing them all until I become an expert :D
Enjoy Kurigoku. That’s exactly the right mindset. Master it till it become a habit :)