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Pen and Ink Sketching Made Simple: Your Ultimate Drawing Guide

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Overview

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Welcome to "Pen and Ink Sketching Made Simple: The Ultimate Drawing Guide." This course is designed with one goal in mind: to make pen and ink sketching approachable and enjoyable for beginners and beyond.

Key Learning Points:

  • Explore a wide range of pen and ink sketching supplies and understand their roles in your art.
  • Master the two fundamental concepts crucial for successful ink sketching, breaking them down step by step.
  • Apply your newfound knowledge and skills to a creative class project, allowing your artistic ideas to flourish.
  • Develop confidence in your sketching abilities and discover the pure joy of expressing yourself through this accessible art form.

A Class in Three Sections

To make this class super easy to navigate, it's split into three sections - supplies, techniques, projects.

In the first section, we'll dive into the world of sketching supplies, covering everything from pens and inks to paper types. You'll gain a solid understanding of the essential tools needed for successful ink sketching.

The second section focuses on the core concepts of pen and ink drawing. We'll break down these fundamental principles into easy-to-understand lessons, ensuring you grasp them thoroughly.

Finally, in the last section, you'll apply your newfound knowledge to a creative class project. This hands-on experience will allow you to explore your own ideas and put your sketching skills into action.

By the end of this class, you'll have a solid foundation in pen and ink sketching, from understanding your supplies to mastering key drawing concepts. We keep it simple and straightforward, ensuring that sketching becomes an accessible and fun creative outlet for you. Join us and unlock the world of pen and ink sketching with confidence.

Audio credits:

Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 License

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • SECTION 1 - SUPPLIES
  • Supplies Overview
  • Paper Matters
  • Evaluating Your Pens
  • Lets Make a Test Page
  • Fountain Pens - Introduction to Filling and Caring
  • Inks for Fountain Pens
  • Doodling Mini Project
  • SECTION 2 - TECHNIQUES
  • Ink Art as Line Art
  • Shapes in Practice
  • Creating Interest
  • Contour Textures
  • Dry Textures 1
  • Dry Textures 2
  • Wet Textures 1
  • Wet Textures 2
  • Dip Pens and India Ink
  • SECTION 3 - PROJECT
  • Project - Fine Liners
  • Project - Fountain Pens
  • Project - Brush Pens
  • Next Steps, More Ink Ideas

Taught by

Toby Haseler

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