I’ve started a 15-day daily drawing course with a clear goal in mind: to become a 2D digital artist . While digital art is my main focus, I’m also open to exploring other drawing materials because I believe art offers endless possibilities. But before diving into different tools and styles, I know I need to build a solid foundation.
That’s why I asked ChatGPT to help me create a structured 15-day course—something to guide me as a beginner cartoonist and help me improve step by step.
I understand that 15 days won’t be enough to master everything. There are many different styles, techniques, and areas of art still to explore. But I believe it’s important to start somewhere. As I move forward, my direction will become clearer, and I’ll be able to adjust and refine my learning path along the way.
Day 2 – Line Practice & Control
Goal: Improve control of your pencil and build muscle memory for clean, confident lines.
-I know you know him , he is the naughty Sin Chan . Im drawing him according to my last task for DAY 2 learning process -
You can check the last task at the end of today exercise list .
**Warm-Up **
Use a full page for this:
- Straight lines: Draw horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines from edge to edge—don’t use a ruler.
- Ghost lines: Hover your pencil above the paper, move in the air first, then draw it down smoothly.
- Wavy lines: Practice big and small waves.
- Loops and figure 8s: Like cursive “e” and “s” on repeat.
Do each 2–3 times across the page.
✅ **Line Confidence Practice **
You’ll practice drawing without sketching scratchy lines.
Exercise: Draw 30 straight lines across the page using your shoulder (not just your wrist).
Try this:
- One stroke per line. No redrawing.
- Use a stopwatch: 10 seconds per line.
- Vary lengths: short, medium, long.
Repeat with:
- Curved lines
- C- and S-shapes
- Big circles with a single stroke
✅ **Line Weight Control **
Cartoons often use line thickness to show style, depth, or importance.
Try this exercise:
Draw the same shape (circle or box) 5 times.
Each time, apply:
- Light pressure (thin line)
- Medium pressure
- Hard pressure (thick line)
- Start thin → go thick
- Thick outline + thin detail lines inside
Do this with other shapes too—hearts, arrows, etc.
✅ **Copy Practice **
Draw from a cartoon or simple comic panel. Use any book, online cartoon, or even cereal box art. Try to retrace the lines by eye (not by tracing on top).
- Focus on matching the line direction and curve flow
- Don't worry if it doesn’t look perfect—this is control practice
📝 **Reflection **
Which line felt easiest?
From the exercise , i feel that making line feel easier by using wrist .Which was hardest?
The hardest part is to draw short line in 10 seconds without stop . But , i realize that making the short line in 10 seconds getting easier if i put pressure on it.Did your lines improve by the end?
Yes , i feel that my stroke is getting better after making the same repetition strokes.
It was the end of today exercise , im looking forward to learn more thing in day 3 lesson.