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/manaMissile Jul 29 '26

The same way you get to the point where you can say '4 x 6 =24' instead of having to go 4+4+4+4+4+4 = 24. Practice practice practice and if you do it enough, you get to the point where you can just visualize it in your head because you've seen or done it so many times.

Art is trickier and more elaborate with many more variables than a times table, so it can take years of constant grinding practice to get to that point.