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Comment “drills” below and I’ll send you the info for the drawing drills course Classical crosshatching isn’t just about making something darker. It’s about describing what the plane is doing in space. When a surface tilts away, your hatch direction shifts. When a plane turns downward, the spacing tightens. When it faces the light, the lines open up. You’re not filling space. You’re communicating direction and light at the same time. That’s why classical crosshatching feels sculptural. The lines describe the form while building value for a proper study of light and shadow. If your shading feels flat, it’s usually because your lines aren’t aligned with the plane. The Drawing Drills trains this skill directly: • Evenly spaced parallel hatching • Cross contour awareness • Pressure sensitivity • Plane analysis • Building value in controlled passes • Drawing light and shadow without blending Over 1,000 artists have used it to gain real pen control and structural confidence. You don’t need more detail. You need better line discipline.
Comment “drills” below and I’ll send you the info for the drawing drills course Classical crosshatching isn’t just about making something darker. It’s about describing what the plane is doing in space. When a surface tilts away, your hatch direction shifts. When a plane turns downward, the spacing tightens. When it faces the light, the lines open up. You’re not filling space. You’re communicating direction and light at the same time. That’s why classical crosshatching feels sculptural. The lines describe the form while building value for a proper study of light and shadow. If your shading feels flat, it’s usually because your lines aren’t aligned with the plane. The Drawing Drills trains this skill directly: • Evenly spaced parallel hatching • Cross contour awareness • Pressure sensitivity • Plane analysis • Building value in controlled passes • Drawing light and shadow without blending Over 1,000 artists have used it to gain real pen control and structural confidence. You don’t need more detail. You need better line discipline.
True. The Pen & Ink Arthur Guptill book was written ages ago and can be of a dull read. But in my opinion still one of the best instructional guides to improving skills and techniques for inking ✒️ 🎥 A new YT video and 📖 Blog post are now live 💥 if you’re looking for fresh ideas on what to practice to make your next #penandinkdrawing project even better ✒️
True. The Pen & Ink Arthur Guptill book was written ages ago and can be of a dull read. But in my opinion still one of the best instructional guides to improving skills and techniques for inking ✒️ 🎥 A new YT video and 📖 Blog post are now live 💥 if you’re looking for fresh ideas on what to practice to make your next #penandinkdrawing project even better ✒️
Comment DRILLS and I’ll send you info for the Drawing Drills course. Complex drawings get easier when you think in simple shapes first. Breaking big forms into smaller ones, using broken contour lines, and crosshatching with control is how organic drawings stay loose but intentional. A broken line creates rhythm. Evenly spaced hatching creates structure. Together, they give you control without stiffness. Drawing Drills trains these exact skills so inking feels confident instead of hesitant. What artists are saying: “I finally understand how to simplify before inking.” “My lines feel intentional instead of scratchy.” “This changed how I approach every drawing.” If you want control, confidence, and clean ink on demand, this is the foundation that makes it possible.
Comment DRILLS and I’ll send you info for the Drawing Drills course. Complex drawings get easier when you think in simple shapes first. Breaking big forms into smaller ones, using broken contour lines, and crosshatching with control is how organic drawings stay loose but intentional. A broken line creates rhythm. Evenly spaced hatching creates structure. Together, they give you control without stiffness. Drawing Drills trains these exact skills so inking feels confident instead of hesitant. What artists are saying: “I finally understand how to simplify before inking.” “My lines feel intentional instead of scratchy.” “This changed how I approach every drawing.” If you want control, confidence, and clean ink on demand, this is the foundation that makes it possible.
Just a quick note to let you know about my NEW @skillshare Class! ✨ It’s based on one of my most popular YouTube videos, where we dive into the ‘woodblock engraving’ style of illustration. There’s actually very little drawing in the lessons; the focus is all on inking techniques. We’ll be working on a Cat & Chicken illustration template together that I designed for this class. I’ve rated it as intermediate; however, I encourage all levels to give it a go. If you can draw a couple of horizontal lines next to each other, then all you need is a bit of patience - because there are a lot of little lines :) Looking forward to seeing your project! Join class here (cut & paste link into your browser): https://skl.sh/4rTmoeW #penandinkdrawing #penandink #skillshareclass
Just a quick note to let you know about my NEW @skillshare Class! ✨ It’s based on one of my most popular YouTube videos, where we dive into the ‘woodblock engraving’ style of illustration. There’s actually very little drawing in the lessons; the focus is all on inking techniques. We’ll be working on a Cat & Chicken illustration template together that I designed for this class. I’ve rated it as intermediate; however, I encourage all levels to give it a go. If you can draw a couple of horizontal lines next to each other, then all you need is a bit of patience - because there are a lot of little lines :) Looking forward to seeing your project! Join class here (cut & paste link into your browser): https://skl.sh/4rTmoeW #penandinkdrawing #penandink #skillshareclass
Harvest 11x14” ink pen on paper Check website in bio for prints #engraving #drawing #inkpen #linework #crosshatching
Harvest 11x14” ink pen on paper Check website in bio for prints #engraving #drawing #inkpen #linework #crosshatching
PERFECT YOUR PERSPECTIVE with @aaron_limonick and take Ink Sketching: Fundamentals today exclusively at www.learnsquared.com - Discover how to ink your imagination with the simplest of tools and the FIRST LESSON IS FREE! - #learnsquared #ink #sketching #artist #drawing q
PERFECT YOUR PERSPECTIVE with @aaron_limonick and take Ink Sketching: Fundamentals today exclusively at www.learnsquared.com - Discover how to ink your imagination with the simplest of tools and the FIRST LESSON IS FREE! - #learnsquared #ink #sketching #artist #drawing q
Inspired by a photo on Pinterest. Zebra g nib in a wooden bullet pen holder. #gesturedrawing
Inspired by a photo on Pinterest. Zebra g nib in a wooden bullet pen holder. #gesturedrawing
Comment “drills” below for to learn how to ink and crosshatch like I do in this video. The drawing drills course teaches how to use a pen with confidence using short interval drills in mark making in order to practice the foundations of mark making and drawing with just 10-20 minutes a day.
Comment “drills” below for to learn how to ink and crosshatch like I do in this video. The drawing drills course teaches how to use a pen with confidence using short interval drills in mark making in order to practice the foundations of mark making and drawing with just 10-20 minutes a day.
I’ll keep sharing updates on this artwork, so make sure to follow . . . #inkdrawing #sketchbook #blackandwhiteart #illustration #penandink
I’ll keep sharing updates on this artwork, so make sure to follow . . . #inkdrawing #sketchbook #blackandwhiteart #illustration #penandink
Even AI is intimidated by this level of flow! 🖋️🤖 Switching gears from the precision of a gel pen to the raw texture of a ballpoint. This kind of soul and manual control is something an algorithm just can't simulate. True human craft at its peak! #artofbrs #artofbrushstrokes #humanartist #penandink #ballpointpenart #gelpen #drawingprocess #inkdrawing #artistvibe #traditionalart #visualart #FYP #foryou #aesthetic #satisfying
Even AI is intimidated by this level of flow! 🖋️🤖 Switching gears from the precision of a gel pen to the raw texture of a ballpoint. This kind of soul and manual control is something an algorithm just can't simulate. True human craft at its peak! #artofbrs #artofbrushstrokes #humanartist #penandink #ballpointpenart #gelpen #drawingprocess #inkdrawing #artistvibe #traditionalart #visualart #FYP #foryou #aesthetic #satisfying
Hey everyone! The last few days have been very busy but I am working on my next drawing! Here’s a little reel to show you what I am working on. I’ll upload the full drawing tomorrow 🐑 #penandink #traditionalart #illustration #blackandwhiteart #inkdrawing
Hey everyone! The last few days have been very busy but I am working on my next drawing! Here’s a little reel to show you what I am working on. I’ll upload the full drawing tomorrow 🐑 #penandink #traditionalart #illustration #blackandwhiteart #inkdrawing
How to draw a droplet of water. Drawn with an Edding Fineliner pen #droplet #drawing #sketch #line #linedrawing #stepheneabbott #illusion #illusions #demo #howto #crosshatchingdrawing #crosshatchingartist #pen #finelinerdrawing #finelinerart #fineliner #ink #inkartist #inkartwork #inkart #reels #reelsinstagram #artistoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #tutorial #tutorials
How to draw a droplet of water. Drawn with an Edding Fineliner pen #droplet #drawing #sketch #line #linedrawing #stepheneabbott #illusion #illusions #demo #howto #crosshatchingdrawing #crosshatchingartist #pen #finelinerdrawing #finelinerart #fineliner #ink #inkartist #inkartwork #inkart #reels #reelsinstagram #artistoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #tutorial #tutorials
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