Daniel Ames, one of the early masters, says "It is only when in a correct position that the pen, even in the hand of its skillful master, is capable of producing the smooth, graceful line, shade, and curve so essential to good writing."
It's true. You really need to have a straight back, an erect head, a rear end square in the chair, and both feet flat on the floor.
Do you think painting benefits similarly from good posture?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think so, whether you're standing or sitting. It helps to have your work 90 degrees to your line of sight and to have a straight back and feet on the floor.
ReplyDelete...and regarding curves, I've found that it's nigh on impossible to do a good freehand curve AWAY from you - ie it's best to position your paper so the elbow is almost unmoving and the curve is around your elbow-origin. If you get what I mean.
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