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Illustrating with Ink: Techniques for Brush and Pen

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Overview

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Master the art of ink with illustrator Roman Muradov's in-depth, step-by-step guide to drawing with brushes, nibs and other tools! 

Even if you don’t normally draw with brush and ink, there’s hardly a better way to hone your skills—once you master this delicate and subtle tool, all the other ones will seem easy in comparison. This class offers a detailed study of the various ink techniques, starting with the very basics for those who’ve never held a brush or a nib before, and ending with advanced and mixed techniques.

Key lessons include:

  • Essential materials and tools
  • Warm-up exercises with brushes and nibs
  • Experimental techniques
  • Combining techniques into a complete composition

Brushes and dip pens are excellent lie detectors—they immediately expose the artist’s insecurities and strengths. Whether you're a beginning inker or a seasoned artist, you'll gain an arsenal of tools that will allow you to experiment with illustration, develop a personal style, and create works that are completely your own.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Materials and Tools
  • Warm-up with Brushes
  • Warm-up with Nibs
  • Brush Techniques
  • Experimenting with Brushes
  • Pen Techniques
  • Create an Illustration
  • Further Inspiration
  • Conclusion
  • What's Next?

Taught by

Roman Muradov

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