It is apparently a common problem - equally amongst experienced and younger artists: trembling arms. My impression: possibly 50 % of all of us suffered difficulties with their arm trembling too excessively for drawing more than once.
So I did the following collection of tips and tricks on how to get over your trembling arms as well as how to get used to it, if it can't be stopped.
Although I must say this first: should you have trembling arms frequently and haven't done this already: go and see a health care professional!
Usually trembling arms tend to be nothing a little more rest or reducing caffeine can't mend (later on more about that). However trembling arms may also be the symptom of some severe health problems that require professional medication.
Having said that, here are several homemade remedies for trembling arms. Of course it's generally a great idea to live healthy.
So first decrease your coffee usage. And also do the same for beverages which contain caffeine like cola.
And then always make sure you have enough rest. Determined by your physical constitution eight hours each day are a good rule of thumb. Additionally a quick nap after lunch time can work like a charm, too!
I'm sure you don't drink greatly alcoholic beverages since this might aggravate your trembling, as well. Only with regard to completeness: drink alcohol only occasionally and moderately.
Perhaps this is a somewhat astonishing revealing to you: trembling arms can be the response to a too high sugar consumption (often in conjunction with an excess of caffeine). Therefore replace your sugar with more healthy food such as vegatables and fruits.
Next it will help you if you get more active. This could be regular physical exercises or becoming a member of your neighborhood sports club as well as having lengthier walks through the neighborhood.
Also a low level of Magnesium can cause muscle tightness resulting in trembling arms. A tell tale sign is when you have hic-ups or cramps. So ensure that you consume a good amount of veggies and salad every day to ensure you have more magnesium.
Next if you are under medication this can be a factor, as well. In this instance - once again: ask your medical professional. He might offer an strategy how to adjust your medication to lessen the trembling.
But what if you can not decrease the trembling sufficiently in order to sketch without having difficulties?
Then you can apply all these tricks to sketch in spite of trembling arms:
First you can find in any nicely outfitted art supply store what are known as drawing 'brigdes' - these are typically little bridge shaped shelves made from wood or acrylic. You place them across your drawing in order to rest your arm and stabilize your hand. The drawback: you can not perform these long and sweeping motions in exchange.
Next you can cultivate your drawing style in a way where you do not need to sketch fine aspects with great accuracy. So you learn to get a looser more flowing and much more forgiving style.
Ultimately it is possible to think about using stencils, french curves and rulers.
Most vital: do not become frustrated. Imagine: old Charles M. Schulz (creator of Charlie Brown and Snoopy) had Parkinson. Nevertheless he managed to adapt and compensate the trembling so he did not stop drawing his comic strips up to the point he retired (at age 77!).
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