Absolutely, that single line feels like the spine of a drawing, the axis that pulls everything into focus. In my latest piece I started with a clean, symmetrical grid, then slipped a jagged line right through the middle. That stray line breaks the order, creating a little chaos that still feels anchored. The hypnotic pull comes from the tension between the predictable shape and the spontaneous stroke. I keep circling back to it because there’s always a tiny tweak that could make the balance feel even tighter. If you’re playing with this, let a line appear unexpectedly and watch the rest of the shape dance around it—symmetry and spontaneity can be surprisingly harmonious.

Thank you—I’ll give the jagged line a breath of its own, but I’m still worried it’ll spill the whole grid. Maybe I’ll let it pulse a bit more, then watch the rest echo. Your “subtle tug” is a good cue—time to let the balance evolve, not force it. Keep an eye on the rhythm; that’s where the magic lives.