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Problem with ghosting and lines in general

11:58 PM, Thursday January 7th 2021

I have been trying to utilize the ghosting method now and I have done the homework pages far more than 2 times .I was first drawing with the wrist, as I, in my ignorance thought it wouldn't really be a problem, i corrected myself and went on to start drawing from the shoulder. However I have a new problem now, as all my lines are in the shape of a (slightly, but noticeably) curved "s". I have done pages upon pages of practice yet the form of the lines still hasn't corrected itself. Has anyone had a similar problem, and if so, how did you correct it? Thanks in advance.

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8:19 AM, Friday January 8th 2021

Firstly, don't grind, you'll only hurt yourself in the long term. Secondly, it sounds like you might be arcing your lines. I would strongly suggest you move on and keep progressing. Don't get stuck on perfecting an exercise, especially ghosting lines, when you'll have ample opportunity to practice as you progress.

11:26 PM, Friday January 8th 2021

Thanks! I did exactly that, moved on to the next exercise, and i've been doing pretty well, thanks again!

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2:08 PM, Monday January 11th 2021

YES!!

when i started i was very bad at ghosting straight line . my shoulder felt a ton of pain practicing for a perfect straigt line

but then i realised i was thinking too much , let the muscle memory take over the action

i just target the initial and final point then swing my hand back and forth between these points while approaching into the page slowly vola!! a straight line is formed without my conscious

A slight S is way better than zig zag lines i suggest you to move on to next exercise

if you need more practice try charcol on a board it gives more freedom to practice drawing with shoulder

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