Poor line quality due to muscle weakness
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/z69yyq/poor_line_quality_due_to_muscle_weakness/
2022-11-27 19:22
sylvestermacaroni
Good day, I have been doing drawabox for a bit. 60 boxes in, I have surgery on my neck to remove lymph nodes. Now that I'm picking back up again, that shoulder is having issues performing like it used to, resulting in hairy or slightly curved lines.
What should I do about this? Should I stop the challenge to work on line quality and then continue or should I continue?
Uncomfortable
2022-11-27 19:27
To be completely honest, I think this question - though I have approved it - is best asked to your doctor. The folks in this community simply won't have the understanding of how things impact the human body, or of your specific circumstances, to be able to offer reliable advice. Some of the answers people offer may help, but be careful - you never know what advice you receive from well meaning people that can be harmful.
slipshod_alibi
2022-11-27 21:11
I would think that line quality will come back with practice. I certainly hope so - I broke my shoulder in September lol
Cyganus
2022-11-27 22:08
Personally, I feel you should follow the option that sounds best to you. Would you be happier moving forward or would you prefer to get it perfect to you? Your mark making is showing your recent experiences, which I personally think is kinda cool to run with.
sylvestermacaroni
2022-11-27 22:30
Thinking about it, I would be happier just continuing and not stressing about my lines. Thank you
rlev97
2022-11-28 05:43
I have extreme shakiness due to neurological issues. My line quality is awful. I consider things like rulers and compasses assisstive devices. They don't make me less of an artist and I'm still learning the concepts. Some people wear glasses when they do art and that doesn't make them less of an artist.
If you are learning the concepts and you don't mind having shaky or curved lines, don't let anything stop you. Do whatever makes you learn best.
EmpiricSpirit
2022-11-28 12:05
I also have that. I use lazy nezumi on my tablet and it helps.https://lazynezumi.com/
Shephero
2022-11-28 11:32
Ian liddle, you can google his sketches to check out he has almost no straight lines in his work they are very expressive and he still has that proper form in mind which make his art look good. If youre willing to get into painting you can opt for impressionism which can work in your favour as there is no rigid lines. If I were you Id play with form and shadow and light (value) more often to see where you can go from there, and use great books such as dynamic figure drawing by burne hogarth to supplement your drawing of form. What makes a good artist is their ability to overcome obstacles, I believe if you really wish to do art youll find a way that works with you and develop your own style.
sylvestermacaroni
2022-11-27 22:28
I didn't mean for it to sound like a medical question, the reason I'm asking is for the 250 box challenge. I didn't know if my line quality would get in the way there. Sorry for the misunderstanding!