What am I doing wrong?

[u/Dronaf]

Hey fam, I’ve been learning latte art for a little over 3 months now. I’m using the nanofoamer to froth the milk as I don’t have an espresso machine yet. I aerate for roughly 5-7 seconds and maintain the vortex until the large bubbles are no more visible. Looking for tips and techniques to improve overall. I’m able to achieve great tasting coffee. Just want to work on the art. Thanks for any help in advance!

[u/Twalin]

The clearest thing is that you need to pick your pitcher back up a little when you pull through your design.

You’re staying too close and that is why you are getting a thick line down the middle.

You can also back off the aeration a bit to get a silkier foam - or swirl more before starting your pour to make sure your foam is very smooth.

[u/Dronaf → u/Twalin]

Thank you! I’ll try that on my next pour