Art Leaning - How do you deal with that problem or do you have it at all?

[DiegoPalacios]

About the transition from traditional to digital:

Some people use digital pencils. Personally i use an ipad pro with an apple-pen because it feels like using a regular pencil.

Which tools feel better for you may be different to what i feel comfortable using. Before buying any new tool i recommend you to try it first, to see if it feels comfortable to use for you.

[MGComics]

Oh!! So maybe I should use guidelines more often (I do use them but in some parts I don't)

This was a tremendous good tip

Thank you so much! <3

[MGComics]

I can't spend more money right now but I have heard many people telling that being able to see what they draw in a screen changed their life.

It seems to be true!

Honestly I do really want to buy a tool that would allow me to do that <3
It's awesome you feel comportable with your apple-pen
Thank you! :')

[MGComics]

Oh I do practice anatomy and have studied it!

Until now, however I still felt that it helped only as a basis, like in difficult postures or just basic lines.

My favorite artists draw like I'm drawing rn, with just basic layout. But maybe I should be more detailed! Because I'm not at their level yet!

Loved the tips, it's so helpful. Thank you sm!!

[feardeer]

Seconding the suggestions to occasionally flip your drawing upside down and to use guidelines. Look into construction method drawing. Obviously having a mirror handy can be helpful, but I don't find it as useful as the digital canvas flip personally.

About posture... Pay attention to whether you tilt your head when drawing, as I do. It's an unconscious habit, but it definitely affects my work. I've heard some people say it won't actually cause skewed art, but I wholeheartedly disagree. Whenever I realize I'm doing it, and correct it, my work always turned out more balanced.

[MGComics]

I sketched a bit implementing your advice and saw a huge improvement!

I mean, ofc It will take me practice on other aspects, but not tilting the head...Wow! Already seeing changes <3

thank you very much!!! :')

[beta1042]

Oh I do this so much, I'll need to try these tips, thanks for sharing!

[feardeer]

No problem! Glad it helped. :>

[dawgofdawgness]

I can only draw things facing left ://////////

[TheFalseVyper]

I know I used to flip the paper around and hold it up to a light. This would essentially be "flipping the canvas" in a traditional sense. Though this doesn't really work if you're using paper that's thicker than normal.

[lynestjules]

I need to draw in an angle in order for my drawing to come out ok. It's really disproportionate if I draw on a flat surface. I have a drawing desk that I can adjust the angle.
If I'm not sure if the drawing looks ok, I'll turn it upside down. Usually, I can spot really quickly what needs to be fixed.

[joannekwan]

Turning it upside down is a good tip!

Though I'll admit I've never really done that myself.
It honestly just comes with time and drawing over and over again. I've noticed with my digital drawings when I flip them now I don't need to make adjustments most of the time.

[dawgofdawgness]

OHHH i misunderstood the question, my bad!
I usually turn the paper upside down. It's not the same as flipping it digitally, but you can still see if your drawing's leaning one way or not.

[trace]

Keep on drawing characters facing left (our right), or vice versa (depends on you). As in when you're not even drawing, doodle, and even when drawing your actual characters. You'll get it in no time. Guidelines and angling help tremendously, too, and when you're used to it, you'll be able to "ad-lib" them just fine without the use of rulers and such. Hope this helps

[MGComics]

Yep, that's such a useful hack XD
It's amazing how our brain can trick us

[MGComics]

oh! I do that all the time, but it seems just doodling a lot isn't enough If I'm repeating the same mistakes over and over again
But thank you so much for both the advice and the encouragement! It's so appreciated

[MGComics]

Thanks for the tip! I will put my sketchbook somewhere angled! <3

[yondoloki]

I don't have any posture tips, sorry, but I have some tips for checking your sketch traditionally. You can hold it up to a mirror, or up against a light source.

[somsisom]

Not sure if this might be a problem as well: if you draw on your desk, your face is usually turned down to the paper. Your head will look down on your sketch in an angle, rather than straight. When you draw on the computer you look at your screen which is (ideally) set up ergonomically. This means your eyes are at the level of your screen or at the top of it. Your viewing angle would be straight (90°) rather than tilted.
If you set up a plate and put books under it, you can change your angle of view and avoid the visual distortion.
this might solve your problem

[anitacomics]

I had the same problem, and mostly fixed it by not leaning the head on the side. I used to draw with my head totally relaxed on the left hand, which also caused back ache and tooth ache when I kept the position for too long.

Posture is killer when drawing a lot of hours. If you still have troubles staying balanced, there's a lot of sitting solutions for people sitting for long times, as in office work (some use a table that allows you to stand, some others use yoga balls, or other chair solutions)