DraY#ing EHect Lines Effect lines can be divided into three groups: parallel lines, emphasis lines and curved lines using a draftsman's curve ruler. [ Parallel Lines
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Lines were drawn using a ruler.
An example often used to show movement using speed lines. You can show the difference in the sense of the speed based on the density of the lines. The sense of speed gets faster with the more lines you draw.
Lines hanging from the top are often used to show a character's depressed mental state.
<How to Draw Parallel Lines> To prevent the line from slipping, use a graph scaled ruler. If you don't have one, draw guidelines in pencil as a yardstick beforehand. To prevent the ink from dripping, use the top side of an edged ruler.
You can also use triangular shaped rulers placed together like this.
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If you don't have one, tape some coins or the like to the bottom of your ruler.
