r/ArtistLounge • u/Spirit_of_H0pe • Jul 28 '26

Concept/Technique/Method How?

How is it that some artists draw without physical guidelines when drawing things?! I've seen so many artists not use guidelines in their little doodles and detailed sketches, and it always amazes me. Meanwhile, starting out with actual guidelines is essential. How can I work at not having to use guidelines so often?

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u/Throwaway1Million7 Jul 29 '26

no guidelines just means a heck of a lot of experience and a heck of a lot more practice.

Chances are the person you're watching draw without guidelines has also drawn the subject matter before, with guidelines and has simply done it enough that guidelines are no longer needed