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Accurate drawing requires finding the same reference points on the subject and the drawing. Holding a pencil vertically and horizontally always gives you two true reference lines to draw\u00a0from. Here’s how to use them.<\/p>\n

\"mug-pencil-center-cross\"
Find\u00a0vertical and horizontal center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finding Center<\/strong>
\nHold a pencil by its tip so that it dangles loosely\u00a0to find an accurate vertical line, and hold a pencil horizontally on your fingertips and let it find it’s own balance for a nearly perfect horizontal line.<\/p>\n

Duplicate those\u00a0lines in the middle of your\u00a0paper.<\/p>\n

If possible, find a landmark to draw\u00a0at the center point. For example, there is a decoration on this mug at about the center point. If you draw that in the right position, it will\u00a0be much easier to find the center again.<\/p>\n

Beginning with vertical and horizontal lines through the center point creates an accurate foundation that keeps the drawing straight and proportional.<\/p>\n

Use For Much More Than Locating\u00a0Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Draw<\/a>
Draw negative space and curves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Negative Space And Curves<\/strong>
\nUse a vertical pencil to help see negative space, or to get a better look at curves.<\/p>\n

This works especially well if you’ve blocked-in* the drawing. The vertical sides of the block are a stand in for the pencil. Compare the drawing’s negative space to the model’s negative space. If you draw the negative space correctly, the curve is drawn automatically.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\"Use<\/a>
Use to see angles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Angles<\/strong>
\nA straight vertical line is a great way to sight angled lines. If you’re familiar with a protractor, you can take a mental note that the angle is more or less than thus-n-such degrees. Or you can take a visual note – “that’s as wide as my finger” – if you’re a math-phobe.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\"Placement<\/a>
Placement guide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Placement<\/strong>
\nOur eyes see things as lined up when they’re not. So, to see off-set placements better, dangle the pencil vertically next to one point and look at how far away the other point is.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\"Horizontal<\/a>
Horizontal curves can be challenging.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Horizontal<\/strong>
\nA horizontal pencil is especially good for sighting horizontal curves. Most people tend to flatten horizontal curves, so use a pencil to see how much the line actually curves away from a true horizontal line.<\/p>\n

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*Blocking In – Draw a box the same height and width as the subject to keep the drawing in proportion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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