07-23-2026, 02:02 AM
Ok so you have pointy ellipse syndrome a common problem among returning artist and beginner. So instead of trying to make the ellipse come to a point you want to use a circular motion and become aware of the range of motion of the wrist and shoulder but you also want to experiment with different grip personally i find that a more dull pencil glide easier but it might not be the type of line your going after so you also have to become aware of the pressure you put on your pencil otherwise you might snap the end of the pencil if you use a graphite pencil.
I recommend to drop the ball exercise it a little more advance instead try to draw a cross and place a ellipse that is symmetrical like shown in the 3 picture . Also look for curvature of the curve it arc somewhat more rapidly on the side will it kinda speed up to the mid point and slow down as it approach the side of the ellipse. As your symmetry improve Try to draw different size and you can also change the orientation of the ellipse later on.
I recommend to drop the ball exercise it a little more advance instead try to draw a cross and place a ellipse that is symmetrical like shown in the 3 picture . Also look for curvature of the curve it arc somewhat more rapidly on the side will it kinda speed up to the mid point and slow down as it approach the side of the ellipse. As your symmetry improve Try to draw different size and you can also change the orientation of the ellipse later on.