Hi Sketchers!

Today, we’re diving into the world of C-curves – a fundamental technique that will revolutionize your drawing skills. Get a pen and let’s create smooth, flowing curves that bring your designs to life!

Let’s get started with this simple yet powerful technique that I use in 99% of my sketches!

How to draw c-curves in 5 steps

How to Draw C-Curves in 5 Steps

Drawing is simpler than you think!
Many beginners are scared at drawing curves.
I show you some sketching techniques and exercises on how to practice the C-curves.

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Draw C-curves in 5 steps

To practice, follow these 5 steps:

  • Draw a straight line
  • Add the middle axis (make sure it is perpendicular to the line)
  • Choose a height on this vertical axis
  • Use the ghost drawing, and start drawing with a light pen pressure
  • Bold and adjust your C-curve if necessary.

That ‘s it! You are doing great!

Learn the Straight line, C-curve and S-curves

The key in drawing complex objects is in the simplification.

Whenever I need to draw a complex form, I split it in multiply small C- curves and S-curves.
Remember to apply the ghost drawing before drawing the curves for neatness and accuracy.

You can see below,
my shoe drawing is composed of a series of simple lines, C and S curve all assembled each other.

Drawing shoe with basic line movement
Drawing shoe with basic line movement

This technique doesn’t apply only to shoe designs but on any products you want!

Let me know your feedback.
If you have any questions, you can ask me in the comment box.

NEXT: The 18 Types of Lines to Draw Anything!

See you in this Complete video tutorial to learn about the 18 types of lines I use to draw anything!

18 Indispensable ‘SKETCHING LINES TECHNIQUE’ To Draw Anything!
18 Indispensable ‘SKETCHING LINES TECHNIQUE’ To Draw Anything!

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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.

Leave a comment in the blog or send me an email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com : )

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