HOW TO DRAW A STRAIGHT LINE

[@asensiocredo5643]

There is another tip I find very useful: draw your lines with constant velocity. Maintain the same velocity throughout the line. Usually I do not tilt my paper because often it is not practical. I've learnt to draw lines at any angle. The most difficult ones are horizontal lines. You have to try yourself the position of arm and pace that works better for you for each angle. The higher the velocity the most elegant and clean will be the line. But it must be precise, so for horizontal lines I have use a somewhat slow velocity whereas for 45º I can draw at a higher velocity.

[@stephentraversart]

All good points Asensio. Should be helpful for anyone wanting to improve their line work. 😀

[@mariam2964]

I learned about moving your whole arm from calligraphy practice. It does give you more control of the up and down strokes, allowing them to flow more naturally. I had such an Aha! moment when I discovered it.

[@stephentraversart]

That’s excellent Maria. I’m sure you put it to good use. 😀

[@lizlei_art_and_skip]

Thanks @stephentraversart. This just popped up on my feed. I use a sketch book and move the book round to the most comfortable position. I'm left handed and so to get the smoothest line I should draw from right to left (in to out) - which is why I should not watch right handers draw as I tend to mimic actions. I have to make a conscious effort to mirror them if I'm to use the whole arm.

[@stephentraversart]

Haha. This was my fourth video. Quite a journey from here on. 😀

[@josedominguez1965]

Thank you 🙏🏽 line master Stephen 🙏🏽

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure Jose :)

[@codigo-fonte5910]

Thank you, Stephen. Your drawing is beautiful and it inspire me. I am loving your youtube videos.

[@stephentraversart]

Thank you. these comments always encourage me in this new RUclips venture. :)

[@donna7307]

This is what I need - the real basics for an absolute beginner. Thank you!

[@stephentraversart]

Great to hear Donna. Keep at it. Try this playlist of mine:
ruclips.net/p/PLwjv2r1KZs1QJ1G1xiBAPu2Xw1JX5wjMX

[@user-zk4yl7vx7h]

Thanks! I'm in love with your artworks

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks. That's encouraging to hear. Hopefully I have many more inside me!

[@kobo-works]

Excellent drawing❗great video thanks dear. I like +1 from japan👍💓💕🙋

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks from Australia to Japan. Hope you can use them.

[@sultanartandcraft7358]

Excellent drawing thank you for sharing your tips 👌👌👌👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure. Hope they're helpful.

[@sultanartandcraft7358]

@@stephentraversart plz stay connected ❤️

[@amthucdulich6598]

Your information is very good

[@stephentraversart]

I hope it helps you in your drawing.

[@user-mg6yl7os6m]

Thank you so much... your channel has all i wanted...😊

[@stephentraversart]

What a generous comment. Thank you. :)

[@javiermadormo279]

Excelent tips! Thank you

[@stephentraversart]

I hoped you'd find them helpful, appreciate your telling me.

[@asaco.7475]

Thank you for sharing your tips.. 👍

[@stephentraversart]

Please put them into practice. I hope they help you.

[@asaco.7475]

@@stephentraversart Yes...I will put these tips into my practice. That was awesome...

[@santone1849]

You have a great way of teaching Stephen 👏👏👏

[@stephentraversart]

Really appreciate you saying that. Thanks Santone. 😀

[@hyunswatercolor-worldtour513]

Hello, the pictures are really cool. It's like an illustration from a novel, and it's like seeing a broad impression. I also liked that you kindly explained how to draw the line. Thanks for sharing nice pictures and videos. always be healthy!

[@stephentraversart]

I appreciate that. I'm obviously still finding my way in making videos. It's like learning to draw all over again! But your encouragement helps.

[@davidbudai766]

Thank you!

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure David. 😀

[@ka-ta-ya9565]

Hey, your tutorials are so brilliant and helpful. I enjoy the content!

[@stephentraversart]

Great to hear Kay. Appreciate your saying so. :)

[@mohammedramycherif3961]

Thanks for the tips 😁😁🙂🙂

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure Ramy

[@crafthappycolourssmile8582]

Nice👍👍👍

[@stephentraversart]

Appreciate that.

[@ritayukourasaki4754]

Amazing tips 👏🏻. Thank you 😊

[@stephentraversart]

It’s always encouraging to hear this Rita, thanks. 😀

[@joekomono]

Thanks 🙏

[@stephentraversart]

Hope it was helpful.

[@monarabah8841]

Thank you 😍

[@stephentraversart]

Hope it helps your lines become straighter. 😀

[@hanka3930]

*taking notes*

[@stephentraversart]

That's great. Make sure you practice. It's quite simple really. You will improve with practice.

[@hanka3930]

@@stephentraversart hehe, thank you for the support..

[@TheQuantixXx]

thank you! you got my subscription ;)

[@stephentraversart]

That's great to hear. Welcome to my art.

[@lefthandstory1280]

Great job beautiful❤️❤️.

[@stephentraversart]

Hope it was helpful. thanks.

[@beatsbybrix1555]

Beautiful content Stephen 👌

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks for the encouragement Brix. :)

[@NOURLANDART]

😊👍

[@stephentraversart]

thanks

[@SALDOPOSITIVOericaandrade]

🙏🏻Thank you 🙏🏻

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure Erica. :)

[@emmachanharmis2540]

Love from india❤

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Emma. Greetings from Australia. 😀

[@emmachanharmis2540]

@@stephentraversart thank you sir. .keep guiding us🧡

[@luizum7973]

Oi cara muito obrigado pelas dicas , gostaria de perguntar ao senhor sobre locais fechados sobre a perspectiva em móveis e objetos?

[@stephentraversart]

Obrigado Luis. Pretendo fazer um vídeo sobre perspectiva em espaços interiores em breve. :)

[@tanvitawde6807]

This was very helpful! Thank you

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks for telling me Tanvi. Glad it was helpful for you. :)

[@dioratashpulatova532]

So it’s okay to move your paper in order to get a straight line😂

[@stephentraversart]

Of course, Diora. Whatever works for your drawing style is fine. But when I film my time lapse videos of my drawing, I can't move the paper, so I sometimes move my body instead. All the best with your drawing.