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Drawing with fluid lines makes your sketches lively and full of energy. I enjoy using this style when sketching people, products, or ideas because it lets me explore without worrying about being perfect. It’s fun and helps creativity grow!
Why Fluid Lines Make Your Sketches Feel Alive
Drawing with fluid lines will give life to your sketches.
Fluid lines show movement and life in your drawing. Instead of stiff, careful lines, your sketches will look more natural and exciting. They follow the flow of your hand and help bring your ideas to life.
Try Sketching While Watching Music Clips
周杰倫 Jay Chou【公公偏頭痛 Eunuch with a Headache】Official MV
I like to listen to music when I draw because it helps me relax and follow the rhythm with my pen. Jay Chou’s songs inspire me to keep my lines flowing. You can try your favorite music too—it might make sketching more enjoyable!
If you use a reference picture, don’t try to copy every little detail. Look for the big shapes and draw those instead.
Trust your feelings and draw how you see it in your mind. This makes your sketch more personal and fun!
Simple Exercises to Practice Fluid Lines
I’ve shared some easy exercises you can try to help your hand loosen up and draw better lines. Practicing a little every day will help you feel more confident and make your sketches more lively.
Give it a try and see how much fun fluid line drawing can be! If you have questions or want to share your progress, please leave a comment—I’d love to hear from you!
Sketching with fluid lines is an expression I especially like. I like to experiment it in different field such as drawing people, products, concept art and so on. I don’t give much boundaries to myself. There is so much to explore.
Sketching while watching Music clip. Speed x15 To watch in HD.
TIP 61 Let the flow drives your pen
To achieve sketching with fluid lines, I recommend you to train at your fundamentals. Both work in duet. At the moment your basics are well assimilated and become more instinctive, try to draw letting your pen following the flow. Your sketch will show the dynamism of your gesture. If you have reference, don’t try to copy exactly what you see. Spot the main features, don’t think too much and draw as you feel.
I have shared some exercise on How to draw lively lines at the article section. Before that, how about listening a bit of Jay Chou, the artist represented in the above sketches.
Jay Chou – Gong Gong with a headache.
For whom who don’t know Jay Chou, he’s one of the most popular Hip-hop/Pop artist in China. You may have seen him playing in the movie the Green Hornet – 2011.
That’s all for today ! Feel free to leave a comment
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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