I've been trying to do the box challenge for a while now, and I find myself frustrated with something that keeps happening; when I draw a line it tends to just... Disappear here and there while I create the line, as if I am making a dotted line against my will. I wonder if you have any experience with this?
Also, sorry for my boxes taking so long, I am trying to get it done asap.
I get dotted lines when I'm ghosting and accidentally touch the paper. Usually it's a complete accident but sometimes it's because I'm being hesitant about making the jump to actually drawing so I just sort of gradually move the pen towards the paper. So are you fully committing to your lines? Not hesitating to put the pen down firmly or actively trhying to draw lightly?
I'm assuming your pen is not running out or anything like that.
P.s. No one but you cares how long you spend on each lesson, so take your time and do what works for you.
I have had accidents yes, but the issue is when I am fully committing to the lines theres still sort of just disappearing.
Then I hope Znorb's suggestion is better. Sorry I can't help more. XD
Hi, I also had that same problem sometimes when I draw with ink. It usually happens to me because the angle of the pen is not straight enough for the ink of the pen to touch the paper. I usually try to draw with the pen perpendicular to the paper. If you still have problems even if you do what I said before, I assume it's because you are pressing too hard when drawing with the pen or maybe the pen is a bit dried out.
I hope this helps you.
(By the way, take the time you need to draw the boxes, and good luck with it!)
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