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Lon Haverly · 02-14-2002, 05:43 PM

Great idea, David. I use a method for keeping my hands off the work, as well. It is a curb at the bottom of my drawing board about 4" high. I draw mostly, so I use a table at 45 degree angle so I can look over the top at my model. I place my arm on the curb to give stability, as would a mahl stick. You have to be innovative.

On vertical setup like yours, a mahl stick of some sort is even more needful.

I hope to get into painting again. Drawing is not taken very seriously by the art world, even tho it is a very challenging discipline.

02-14-2002, 05:43 PM	#2
Lon Haverly Juried Member FT Professional Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 698	Hands free "curb" Great idea, David. I use a method for keeping my hands off the work, as well. It is a curb at the bottom of my drawing board about 4" high. I draw mostly, so I use a table at 45 degree angle so I can look over the top at my model. I place my arm on the curb to give stability, as would a mahl stick. You have to be innovative. On vertical setup like yours, a mahl stick of some sort is even more needful. I hope to get into painting again. Drawing is not taken very seriously by the art world, even tho it is a very challenging discipline. __________________ Lon Haverly www.lonhaverly.com