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Why can't I get my hand steady when I draw?

When I draw (using a tablet) straight lines, they turn out all wobbly and horrible D:

Is there any way I can help this or it? I draw almost every day, so I practice but it doesn't improve!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Tablets are super sensitive and I don't know anyone who doesn't have this same issue (me included!). That said, you have a couple of options...

    1. Learn to use Photoshop's pen tool.

    http://www.melissaclifton.com/tutorial-pentool.htm... This is one of my preferred methods and with a little time, you can become quite skilled.

    2. Work at a higher resolution.

    Especially if you are planning on printing your work, this can be helpful. If you increase the number of pixels in your image, it will effectively disguise the wiggle. I recommend a minimum of 300dpi

    3. Draw fast.

    It might seem counter productive, but if you're really, really trying NOT to shake you're probably drawing so slowly that it's even worse. Use quick from-the-wrist strokes when possible.

    4. Keep your tablet centered correctly.

    Not directly related to the wobbly-line issue, but one that you're going to encounter with lots of tablet use: if your tablet is twisted even a little bit, your lines are not going to be straight.

    Some people never get past the wiggle and have to do their preliminary sketches on paper (guilty! heheh). Just keep at it and you'll find a solution that works for you :)

    Source(s): personal experience, art student, professional artist, graphic designer 3+ years
  • Tom
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Perhaps the DPI on the tablet is really low so its not your hand, more the tablet being poor quality which is putting grooves in your work.

    Other than that, tablets arent the best thing in the world to draw with, you could try pencil and paper for a while just to develop your technique, then move on to tablet drawing if necessary.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    My hand shakes a lot when I try to draw. I use a lot of long curves to hide the slight "bumps" in the line. Generally it might be important to keep a straight hand but its not necessary to make a great drawing. Sometimes lines are misshapen and they are hidden with other things meant to look misshapen.

  • 1 decade ago

    Tablets are sensitive. Even breathing will make your hand wobble. Use a ruler on your tablet and draw the line fast.

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