Hi, I'm recently working on 250 Box Challenge.
I have done hatching on the boxes with the ruler so far, and I wonder if I should draw the hatching lines freehand.
Should I draw those lines freehand, or can I draw those with a ruler?
Thanks for your reply in advance.
All lines should be drawn freehand including hatching. Rulers are only allowed much later on ( lesson6 IIRC ) with the exception of the line extending/checking part.
It's all valuable practice.
I don't believe there is a strict rule against doing hatching with a ruler, however it probably should be done freehand for practicality reasons; with a ruler you'll likely spend unnecessary extra time trying to keep them straight and aligned when the hatching's main purpose is just to help your eyes know which face is towards them.
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