The 16 drawing types
Four axes of hand tendency — where do you land?
The four axes
Tempo
F · Fast
quick, decisive strokes
P · Precise
slow, deliberate strokes
Pressure
B · Bold
expressive, heavy pressure
G · Gentle
even, subtle pressure
Revising
R · Refiner
undoes often, polishes
S · Spontaneous
few undos, one take
Rhythm
I · Immersive
draws without breaks
E · Easygoing
takes rests along the way
All sixteen
FBRIThe Last-Spark CollectorStarts fast and keeps fixing right up to the end.FBREThe Hawk-Eyed ScoutBlocks it in big, then steps back to read the whole.FBSIThe One-Sweep MasterPrepares, then commits to a strong line in one go.FBSEThe Deep-Breath YogiLays down something big, then pauses to think ahead.FGRIThe Speck GathererMoves quickly and still catches the tiny parts.FGREThe Idea PeddlerPulls out several thoughts quickly and swaps between them.FGSIThe Pinpoint SharpshooterSettles quietly into one light line at a time.FGSEThe Doodle ExplorerTests several thoughts with small scribbles.PBRIThe Tidy ToolsmithSets the tools straight, then works one part for a long while.PBREThe Teatime AdeptLooks slowly, has a cup, then finishes.PBSIThe One-Stroke DuelistLooks for a long time, then leaves the one line it needs.PBSEThe Negative-Space ArtistLeaves a bold mark and lets the wide places stay open.PGRIThe Steady PolisherReworks small parts again and again until they sit right.PGREThe Canvas CounsellorSteps back to look, then fixes only what asked to be fixed.YouPGSIThe Meditative One-LinerThinks for a long while, then draws a thin line in one motion.PGSEThe Patient NaturalPauses, looks at what is there, and waits for the next thought.
A playful split from four values only — average stroke speed, pressure variance, undo ratio, and pause count.















