Comments on: 25 Days to Better Drawings – Day Five – Line Quality https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members Members Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:32:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 By: Maggie Meehan https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-10317 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:32:58 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-10317 I’ve been drawing for about 6 months now. Recently retired and have decided to learn to draw. Have been primarily doing it on my own after 4 online classes where I got some of the basics (not with the Virtual Instructor). I’ve also used a few texts – which were great but not as hands on as I need. I was surprised to find I can draw but each drawing has been taking a lot of time – whether copying or from “life.” I want to be able to get quicker and to be able to sketch “en plein air.” I’ve done 5 modules so far and am feeling that the skills I am learning are going to be invaluable. Over the last 6 months, I’ve used graphite, colored pencils, and a bit of water color pencils. Today I used a technical pen for the first time which was very cool. I can’t wait to do more lessons and see where this all leads. šŸ™‚

]]> By: Megan Bullington https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-10058 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:57:51 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-10058 I know this course is for adults but I am going through it with my 10 year old twins for our Art Course in homeschool. I never had true art courses growing up and I am so excited to see what several years of this kind of teaching will do for them.

]]> By: Jan Van Eycke https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-9982 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:58:32 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-9982 Love the class!

]]> By: Heidi Bailey https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-9661 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:02:13 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-9661 Thank you – I never thought about varying the thickness of lines to indicate shadows and light. Good to know!

]]> By: Sue Lumber https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-9563 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:09:09 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-9563 Very interesting…when finished, my initial thought was – why does Matt’s varying line thickness give the impression of light and shadow and mine just looks like I couldnt be bothered to finish it?
The answer discovered – and message to myself: “Stop staring at all the little discrepancies with your nose pressed up against the paper – looking at every line!!….. Put the paper down go do something else for five mins then pick paper up and look at it from a reasonable distance.” —- “Much better Sue stop being sooooo picky.”
Another good lesson learnt. šŸ™‚ Thank you.

]]> By: Marianne Post https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-8978 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:56:07 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-8978 Love the concept of varying line weight to denote light and shadow. Also makes the drawing have more life and interest.

]]> By: Wendy Legacy https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-8168 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:00:13 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-8168 In reply to Tanya Moe.

Take a break from it if it’s feeling too frustrating. Come back to it and try again. I understand it can be very frustrating but please don’t give up. You will get this and be proud of yourself for it.

]]> By: matt https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-8160 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:28:15 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-8160 In reply to Tanya Moe.

Hi Tanya,

It’s okay to be frustrated. This is a sign of growth. Take a step back and try again or just move on to the next day. You are recognizing that your drawing is not quite right. This is good!!! All drawings are “not quite right”. Our goal is to get them as “right as possible”. This ultimately comes through practice and being wrong a lot. It’s okay. Frustration can kill your motivation right when you’re getting ready to take a big step. Don’t let that happen to you.

]]> By: Tanya Moe https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-8147 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:01:06 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-8147 Please help. I can’t get the middle correct. I have the basic shapes right but I don’t know how to draw the middle piece. I’m about to cry I’m so frustrated.

]]> By: Arndrea Laporte https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/25-days-to-better-drawings-day-five-line-quality#comment-7966 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:05:42 +0000 http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/?page_id=26839#comment-7966 I am enjoying the lessons. Iā€™m learning so much! I did have trouble getting the shape/lines correct in the center of the jack(lesson 4). I found the contour lessons in day 5 amazing!!

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