Anyone got any tips for how to ensure or check that the ends of the box are square and not rectangle/rhombus etc? I'm struggling, perhaps I should know but I can't find answers to the problem.
That's actually the purpose of the exercise. To draw boxes, then to use the ellipse on either end of the cylinder to test how far off the two opposite ends were from being proportionally square.
Based on that analysis, and whether or not the ellipses' own 3 line extensions converge towards the box:s vanishing points, we can test our results. Just like when we extend the box challenges' edges to improve our ability to draw edges with consistent convergences, here it helps us improve our ability to instinctually estimate the proportions of the boxes we draw.
Thanks for the reply. I just thought there may be some tricks when constructing the box that could help the chances of getting an accurate result. It is taking me a spectacularly long time to try for just one cylinder in a box.
This is a remarkable little pen. Technically speaking, any brush pen of reasonable quality will do, but I'm especially fond of this one. It's incredibly difficult to draw with (especially at first) due to how much your stroke varies based on how much pressure you apply, and how you use it - but at the same time despite this frustration, it's also incredibly fun.
Moreover, due to the challenge of its use, it teaches you a lot about the nuances of one's stroke. These are the kinds of skills that one can carry over to standard felt tip pens, as well as to digital media. Really great for doodling and just enjoying yourself.
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