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    Thumbs up Tangent City - How to Take the Detour

    Tangents are the number killer of space in art. Avoid them at all costs. Here's how to identify them. I hope this is helpful.

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    Let's continue our tour of Tangent City.
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    The one that is meant to represent and alleyway for doorway .. how would would actually approach this composition then to avoid that 3-Panel feeling?

    Thanks for this btw its great
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    You're welcome Whirly.

    Thanks for the compliment and here is the answer to your question.

    I'm happy to answer any other questions; so everyone please feel free to ask.

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    Thanks so much Symson this is awesome!!
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    Our next stop in Tangent City.
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    This is really fantastic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Star Eater View Post
    This is really fantastic.
    Agreed, wish you had more comments so you would be encouraged to keep going!
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    wow, these are nice little instructions
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    Thank you Incinerated.

    Here's a double dose.

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    Let's visit another section of Tangent City. I hope this visit is helpful.

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    hell yeah more stuff .

    loving the panel strip info wibe
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    More from the belly of Tangent City.
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    You're welcome Lakai.
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    We are almost done with Tangent City.
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    Great little series... I've always been paranoid of tangents, this might make me even more so. (In a good way...)

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