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1:10 AM, Sunday June 26th 2022
edited at 1:27 AM, Jun 26th 2022

Hi Agroobi, thanks for your feedback.

I just finished a new set right now. I wasn't thinking and worrying about my lines arching until you pointed it out, I appreciate you doing so. I don't know how I can correct my arching lines. It is almost impossible for me to make them perfectly straight without the slightest arch, especially for boxes that are smaller. Its impossible to move my whole arm when making smaller strokes. This planted the seed of doubt in my mind that I feel like I did worse than I was doing before because I wasn't worried about this. (I don't mean to guilt you, I appreciate your feedback). I don't know how I can work around this...

I'm sorry if it sounds like I'm blaming you for something. You did absolutely nothing wrong. Thank you for letting me know about this. I'm just filled with constant self doubt and a lot of the time that self doubt hinders me when I draw.

edited at 1:27 AM, Jun 26th 2022
7:11 AM, Sunday June 26th 2022

Not at all Aubiter :)

We are all a community that tries to help each other. Overall I think you are doing great, and if I didn't make that clear, I hope I am now. All these points are going to get better with practice, I'm sure of it. Every single established artist said so, so there has to be some truth to it right? (lol) Keep at it and don't doubt yourself, You seem to have the determination, and all it's going to take is time. At least thats what I say to myself and I can see with the hours that I put in that its true. Might be small improvements but those add up.

As for the small boxes. I use my elbow or even my wrist when in those rare occasions. I try not to draw small when doing the DaB exercises and practice my wrist work in my warmups or 50% rule work.

Good luck :)

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