How to draw straight lines freehand

[@HALLELUJAH4EVA]

1. use a loose, 4-finger grip 2. use the least # of muscles as possible (no fingers, use the arm to draw the line) 3. maintain a constant and fairly fast-paced speed 4. before drawing the line, draw a practice line between 2 pre-set start and end points 5. find comfortable positioning to make use of the length of the arm *for horizon lines: let hand run along horizontal edge of page, adjust length of grip to allow for this. Never move the fingers, always the arm. Following these steps will produce a straight line.

[@onlineartlessons]

That's a good summary, thanks Amirali :)

[@disgu-ised9876]

Very smart

[@jaosjkxjzfo]

What if my fingers tremble-

[@kiawallace1654]

Wow, thank you.

[@yuemao970]

Ya I need this vid and advice and steps

[@yasamin427]

thank you 😭 I'd been practicing drawing lines for days but couldn't get them as clean as I wanted them you really helped me

[@onlineartlessons]

That's great Yasmin, I'm glad it helped you :)

[@allanparker6874]

I've looked at lots of videos on the mechanical hand/arm movements of drawing and this one was the most helpful

[@lovekibainuzuka]

im a new tattoo learner and the first practice is to draw straight lines on paper. This video helps me really much and thanks, many tips are useful especially the relaxing fingers and speed.

[@onlineartlessons]

thanks, I'm glad it helped :)

[@cherylbender4714]

This helped me to draw straighter lines! Thank you!

[@Raikuenn]

I've followed many online guides on drawing lines, but none mentioned pressure. I've been stuck looking at wobbly lines that would never great near straight. Giving up on drawing multiple times, losing hope over and over. Than with your help I tried less pressure and it made a huge difference. Also to not expect truly perfectly straight lines is a good thing to keep in mind.

[@deadaimusic1889]

Thanks! This even helped me even as a digital artist.

[@onlineartlessons]

Glad it helped :)

[@Mo_Jamed]

Same!!

[@Maxibye]

Same

[@tyroneperry5008]

Thanks. Really helpful.

[@mamba_kekw]

wow this was very helpful, I notice a big difference just by changing the grip, my only worry is the cramping by holding it in long periods

[@goodjob5191]

Get a cover for your pencil to make it wider so your fingers don’t cramp up as much

[@datinator1200]

Nice!

[@cocojiang2240]

very useful lesson! thanks a lot

[@jennyc1846]

Other than not really being able to see the lines you were drawing it was a very constructive lesson Murray thanks so much. Now Im going ot see if you have one on perspective as that is something I can never get my head around. It all makes sense when I watch someone explain it but when I go to put it to use I cant remember the rules arrgghhh....

[@xnardox418]

This help me a lot thanks

[@wantSomaTae]

Thanks so much for this

[@LoneKuroRaifu]

Appreciate the tip! I'm doing a project including a sharpi marker so It may not help as much but this is definately useful for my other work in the future. All the likes! *thumbs up*

[@onlineartlessons]

Thanks for the thumbs up Kurogaea Monari :)

[@oldhorseshoe1776]

This is an informative and well produced video. I appreciate your insights, especially the one about moving your body around the drawing surface.

[@touriststlou6981]

Thanks really needed to know how to draw a straight line

[@morhafmallah3738]

Thank you so much for this usefull tutorial

[@onlineartlessons]

my pleasure

[@deandreconners1878]

This video helpful now i can draw straight lines thank you i am new subscribe

[@bolt7483]

First time on this channel, it is super helpful, and amusing in one! :)

[@boomboombasto]

very helpful

[@duckypal6818]

Thank you this helped me :)

[@mrchristian8782]

thank you!!! God bless you

[@headecas]

thank u

[@jazzyjoy1813]

Nice bro.

[@jasonjjj27]

I love coloring with pastels and what not, but my drawing is horrible. I'm going to practice basic shapes, ty for the video.

[@yartastic]

THANK YOU!!

[@brittanystorm420]

Thank you so much. This is the first tutorial to actually get me to successfully make a straight line 😂

[@belalzaitoun5785]

U R fantastic ! Thank u

[@onlineartlessons]

thanks Belal

[@quepacho64]

What the fuck, first try holding the pencil lightly and it's literally the straightest line I've drawn in my life!

[@juandiegomorales454]

Hola

[@eileenohara1]

GOOD

[@ulyssesmendez9832]

Thank you so much, this was really helpful. Speed was my problem. I mostly draw from a sitting position because of disability, so drawing from my shoulder isn't as smooth. I move the paper a lot to get my curves and angles. Do you have any suggestions?

[@onlineartlessons]

Hi Ulysses, If your disability is restricting your shoulder movement try supporting your elbow in some way to help stabilise it (such as pressing your elbow against the desk with an upright drawing board). Rotating and/or moving the paper to allow the best line is perfectly fine, in fact I would recommend that to everyone. You might be best to use a drawing board slightly larger than the paper, clip the paper to it so it doesn't move around, and rotate/move the whole board when you need to. If you use this in conjunction with an upright table easel you may find that it makes it easier. Hope that helps, Happy Drawing!

[@ulyssesmendez9832]

@@onlineartlessons Thank you, I will do this and use a larger angled drawing board.

[@pokemonfan9504]

Sir can you teach us to draw a village with hut

[@acertablet3830]

😍😍 Thanks

[@knpddu]

what about vertical lines?

[@randomgames2381]

Does it work on my left hand (I am left handed)

[@venedriannechanrevilblaza3677]

Omg a murray from joker!!

[@spacex6997]

For me, it is literally the hardest

[@gdZyper]

Nice, for sketching. But a final drawing needs dedicated straight lines between 2 dedicated points. And often in black.

[@j3froc63]

I have noticed that you draw lines AWAY from your body. Is this also to do with utilising your arm when drawing?

[@onlineartlessons]

Good observation, yes that is my preference. I find that is it an easier move to make with less resistance. I find myself pressing slightly harder when I bring my arm towards me.

[@blancadaroza4056]

Habla demasiado y poco hace

[@raoiso4833]

I can’t draw a straight line still

[@johnraines2591]

Drawingba line fast doesn't help me it makes things worse. Its like saying to someone who can't drive put your foot down hard on the accelerator and you'll drive much better.

[@tommypalm8960]

There are no muscles in your fingers. They’re controlled by muscles and tendons from the forearm. As such, if you want to draw straight lines, you need to try as hard as you can not to move your fingers. The same goes for your wrist. It should be in line with your forearm without any kink in it. This essentially makes one straight line from your elbow to your fingers. If you’re sitting and drawing, the fleshy part of the forearm should be resting on the table and your elbow should act like a hinge. You should be able to draw perfectly straight lines like this. If you’re standing, the power actually comes from your shoulder. Check out Spencerian Penmanship if you’d like further details.

[@realhairstyler143]

Question. Do these terms apply if I'm gay?

[@Atomblob]

You don't have any muscles in your fingers

[@onlineartlessons]

True, let's say tendons then, it's the same principle.

[@art.strings]

lmao

[@brock-4060]

10 minute video to draw a straight line😂

[@bigproblem3709]

It's very important in drawing. especially for beginners like me.

[@nyelvbabycakes]

I can't... Because I am gay