Struggle of Lines

By Sora
May 28, 2016 5:58pm CST
I tend to draw a lot on my free time (which is all the time), and despite how hard I try, my "straight" lines always come out crooked or deformed or looking like someone tried to draw a hula hoop instead :/ I guess that's kind of normal to not have naturally straight lines, but my lines even come out wrong with a ruler. A ruler. So, not only do I suck at drawing hands, but lines are also a no-go. Everything else's OK though. So, do you struggle with drawing anything specific? And are lines in general hard for you too?
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 May 16
I'm good with straight lines as long as i'm not drunk, and with a ruler, it's perfect. You sure you're using the right kind of pen or pencil? Or maybe the ruler you're using is crooked as well?
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 May 16
@GameAddict the ruler is demon possessed!
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29 May 16
Maybe it's my rulers that's sabotaging my lines... I'm sure my pencils are not against me!
29 May 16
@toniganzon I'm sure it is. It never tries to be good for once!
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
29 May 16
I struggle to draw everything. The only way I can get anything in proportion is by drawing on my computer because it's easy to edit things or duplicate the parts that require symmetry.
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29 May 16
I love computer drawing too, but I always end up using good ol' pen and paper due to not having a good drawing tablet :/ But using a computer makes me feel better about my lines and shading due to the easy editing!
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
29 May 16
@GameAddict When I draw I use my mouse. But then again I'm not very good at it, and don't do it often. Mostly I take photos and edit those instead.
@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
29 May 16
I love art and drawing but I'm awful at it. I can't draw a straight line to save my life.
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29 May 16
Same here! Straight lines are my enemy right now
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@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
29 May 16
I can't draw hands, noses, eyes, and proportions great lol
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29 May 16
Welcome to the hand-clan my friend. I'm horrible at hands and proportions too :P
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@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
29 May 16
@GameAddict sometimes i laugh at my drawings sometimes i cry
@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
29 May 16
Sometimes I can draw straight lines without using a ruler but there are times I cannot. If I want to have perfect lines I measure its distance and length.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
29 May 16
@GameAddict correct. Measuring first before drawing lines is a technique that could really help you.
29 May 16
Maybe I should try your methods for perfect lines. It'll really help me with getting perfect borders!
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