3 Small Things that Remarkably Improve Pen and Ink Backgrounds

[@vicval001]

As a beginner pen and inker, (at 60) I am usually overwhelmed and intimidated by master studies. However, your style of tuition and calm approach does nothing but inspire and excite me in my journey. Much gratitude.

[@longstrideillustration]

That makes me happy to hear. Thank you 🙂

[@larryglatt2548]

FYI: I started at 80, now 86 and trying hard.

[@IllustratedManOfficial]

I second this comment. 59 years old and just getting started.

[@solovjud]

Same, 65 & just starting!

[@surtur2624]

As a 22 year old thats gonna start now, I was thinking Im too late. This is really nice to hear

[@SJ-dl6uc]

thank you for this. art KZbin severely lacks in technical lectures (no one's fault. it's free after all). this is so invaluable

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad that you enjoyed it! 😊

[@CelesteLunaRael]

This is sorely needed!! I love lineart and I really want to improve! So yess!!

[@caseycbenn]

Wow Chloe! What I am amazed by is how you point out what is wrong with previous works, which I was already envious of skill wise, and yet you bring us along openly describing where it can be improved and then show it. This transparency is often not expressed by most art channels. I appreciate it immensely.

[@longstrideillustration]

I appreciate that Casey. Learning to self-assess objectively takes time getting used to so that it's actually useful (criticism is easy, art is difficult). Thanks for your continuing support for my work and channel! Happy Holiday Season to you and yours.

[@konsyjes]

I think that mindset idea is my favorite. It rings so true. We often don't realize how much we're biting off, and then wonder why it didn't go well :)

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad to hear you can relate. Making these videos forces me to think through the process a lot more, and focus on what is useful to make forward progress. Happy New Year!

[@konsyjes]

@@longstrideillustration yeah, and to you! True that, trying to teach gets you thinking doesnt it ;)

[@Voltage343]

I love this kind of illustration good for graphic designers!

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad you like it!

[@Voltage343]

@@longstrideillustration 💯💯💯

[@hypoluxa]

Fantastic pen & ink work! Love it! Mad skills!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Thatguy-kn9xu]

I've never heard of Booth but really like his work. Thank you for introducing him to me. This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I think your work is amazing!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you so much! That's great to hear. Booth is a huge influence on many of the greats that we admire such as Bernie Wrightson.

[@fizzymizzy_]

using the white cloud as the contrast to the black bird was very clever but i do really wish the clouds had more... rendering? what do you think? really nice work btw! how you explained the process of preparing for your artwork and the summary of the different kinds of combinations of contrast is something ill definitely keep in mind and remember next time i work on a big project like this.

[@anahata2009]

Wow! What a terrific teacher you are. This was a great, informative video, very helpful, without a lot of fluff. I appreciate how you've broken down this task in a clear and methodical way. Thank you so much for this video.

[@longstrideillustration]

Very kind to say, I appreciate it. Happy Seasons Holiday 🎄

[@donal8180]

The best explanation for composition with ink drawings I have viewed. Thank you!

[@longstrideillustration]

That's awesome! Thank you, glad it was helpful.

[@christopherwelch5568]

Thanks Chloe you have the best advice for pen & ink illustration

[@longstrideillustration]

Oh thank you! I appreciate that. Glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@DecomposingPete]

I plan on doing a pen and ink book cover style illustration fot a friend, and these value guides fit the scene so well that I'll have this video open when I start. Fantastic!

[@longstrideillustration]

That's awesome, glad if it helps. All the best with your project.

[@maineiacts]

Hi Chloe!! Ahhh, the good ( Great) ol' Guptill's, Rendering In P&I book!! One of my favorites in my collection of this style of arting! I am So Excited to find a modern day artist that seems to love this style ad much as I do! I have been searching most of my life, trying to learn bow some of these techniques fit together..as many etchings and engravings always seemed most like pen and nib works to me. That's just too labor intensive imho. I LOVE your creations, and demonstrations!! Thank You SO MUCH!!Hugs and Respect from Iowa USA.- Mindi. Merry Christmas!🙏🎄🐚

[@longstrideillustration]

That's awesome! Love hearing from other Guptill fans! Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year!

[@Katerina-vm2ok]

You tube suggested your profile to me…and I am absolutely blown away by your beautiful drawings! I love pen and ink and would like to get better at it. Definitely going to follow your channel now and learn! Thank-you so much for your posting. 😊

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you Katerina, I'm delighted to hear that YT made the suggestion and that you liked it! Thanks for joining our pen and ink community 😊🖋

[@cory99998]

I love your birds! The feather work is so beautifully composed!

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad you like them! Birds are one of my favourite subjects for ink projects. Very fun.

[@michaelq8892]

aieeeeeee...the scribbles.....you are a maniac Ms, Chloe, I tried for years to master the rapidiograph and brush and and just forget dip pens, I reluctantly went to Pigma, then digital after arthritis messed with my hands .. just fabulous work, got the book too...

[@longstrideillustration]

😊 thank you

[@dianeo]

Thank you for this. I often have trouble with composition and the positioning of values. This helps clarify it a lot 👍👍 Beautiful finished drawing. I'd love to see videos on texture effects.

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad it was helpful! And you'll see a video on texture effects very soon!

[@alvis4829]

Wou GRAN VIDEO! MUCHAS GRACIAS!! desde LatinoAmerica Venezuela, Thanks you!

[@longstrideillustration]

You're very welcome from Canada 😀

[@bongbonglelina4895]

Wonderful! Very inspiring!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you so much! Glad that you found it inspiring. Happy inking!

[@DoomsayerDesigns]

Fantastic! This is exactly the kind of video I have been looking for to help me with pen and ink. Thank you!

[@longstrideillustration]

Great! so glad that you enjoyed it.😀

[@richardteale3217]

Superb work Chloe and a very well presented tutorial. I have recently bought some dip and mapping pens to try and recapture my good handwriting (I’m seventy and was taught “ proper “ handwriting at school ) The ballpoint age ruined most peoples writing and it is very rare to come across nice examples. I do also draw quite a lot, but haven’t tried pen and ink,but I certainly will now. Thanks for sharing and kind regards from England. X

[@longstrideillustration]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing that about your mapping pens for good handwriting (I want to practice calligraphy myself). Happy Holidays from Canada 😊

[@carolgreenlee1100]

So interesting...great information! Love your cats!!!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you, the cats love being included in everything 😊😺😺

[@rychadelko]

A great material, and stunning artwork. You're so talented!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@KoolManLuke]

Fantastic video Chloe! Best way I could’ve started Christmas!

[@longstrideillustration]

Happy holidays! And thanks for watching 😊

[@timz9862]

Nice work. I had an engineering professor in college that was around 75 years old. He was somehow able to use a ruling pen like you showed and with a circle template was able to ink a circle with a perfect-width line all the way around. He twisted his hand around as he drew it and it came out perfect and without any ink bleeding under the circle template. All of us students watching him were like, "What is this wizardry!?" LOL I have never seen anyone else do that in my life and I'm now 50 years old.

[@longstrideillustration]

Wizardry is a good description for it! Skills to be admired for sure! Thanks for watching and happy Holidays!

[@alexgray6082]

Thank you for these videos! Have a very Happy Holiday season.

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you, happy Holiday season to you as well!

[@InkDandelion]

Hi! I just found your channel and I have to thank you for making such informative videos. I like the calm music and clear narrating audio too. Can't wait to see what you'll create in the future!

[@longstrideillustration]

You are so welcome! Glad that you enjoy this style of video. It's only my first year and so far it's been really fun, meeting you all here 😊

[@francisdrake3730]

This is really awesome! Inked drawings look so sick. I've been drawing for years with pencil now, but was always too scared to really learn inking, because I couldn't correct my mistakes. I recently started to try it out for the first time. Your video was very helpfull. Much love from germany 😊

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you so much 😀 I think with your drawing experience the inking will be a natural medium for you. All the best from Canada 😊

[@andresgomezgutierrez6642]

Buenísimo!!!! Gracias por tu trabajo.

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you, my pleasure! Happy inking.

[@Laymans-terms]

Great instruction, you do really good work.

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you!

[@alexateodor]

I enjoyed the lesson very much, thank you! 🤍

[@blackbearjam]

Wow this is so educational! I'm definitely going to take your tips

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad it was helpful! Happy inking!

[@jbkhan1135]

Really great advice, thank you! Also, fantastic work on the drawing, I'm always amazed by your skill!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

[@JackJenkins]

Beautiful work - and very helpful video. Thank you SOO much.

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Holiday Season!

[@LearnedFingers]

I learned a lot! I would love to see a texture exercise video.

[@longstrideillustration]

You got it!

[@ArtOfDan9908]

Beautiful work.

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you very much!

[@ChantelleArts]

so many fantastic tips, A lovely video ❤❤❤

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you so much!! Have an awesome Holiday Season!😊🎉

[@nataliawilsonart]

Podoba mi się taki styl ❤ Mega ! Pozdrawiam serdecznie

[@jackruttan3545]

I'd appreciate a video on taking care of one's tools. Such as how to clean a steel pen nib. I scrub them with pipecleaners!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thanks for the suggestion. I made a SHORT on this topic: kzbin.infoeirOkBm0ZMI?si=IIxhosxvBds5_dSI or if you're interested in an in-depth class about dip pen drawing (includes nib maintenance), check out my new course, here is the trailer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3vTlIiEmpeDfck

[@somosnicas]

Beautiful.

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@readhistory2023]

I'm so glad they published the new Booth book.

[@longstrideillustration]

I was too slow ordering the new Booth Book when it was on campaign with KickStarter. The book shown in this video is called Dynamic Black & White by Leslie Cabarga, and has only a few Booth illustrations in it - though very good ones and worthwhile.

[@readhistory2023]

@@longstrideillustration The only problem I have with it I wish it was printed on larger paper. It's definite recommend

[@auroremuller4539]

Gorgeous😍

[@michaelibbotson2038]

Hi Cloe how many years have you been doing this artwork? I love your channel ❤️

[@longstrideillustration]

Thanks, I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos. I started drawing again at in 2020 after a 25-year break. This channel is really about sharing tips that helped me (are helping me) progress with pen and ink and how to be a "better self-taught artist".

[@louisaheaton4606]

Hi Chloe. Wonderful video as always. What is that book you open at the beginning? Black and white illustrations by who? I’ve tried searching for it, but can’t find it. Thank you for your help x

[@longstrideillustration]

ah yes, that's an old book, out of print. You might be able to find a used one. It's called Dynamic Black and White Illustrations by Leslie Cabarga

[@greekveteran2715]

Is the manga nib holder on 4:52 better for drawing, than the standard common wooden ones? I mean, does it offer better control/precision when you draw with it please?

[@longstrideillustration]

That's the Tachikawa T-40 pen holder, it has two holes for standard and smaller cylindrical japanese nibs, and has a comfortable grip, it's my favourite. You can read more about pen holders on my blog in my dip pen guide here: longstrideillustration.com/a-beginners-guide-to-dip-pens-for-drawing/

[@Highwizardd]

this video is soo useful thank you ! please recommend some more books.

[@longstrideillustration]

There are so many on my wish list, some day I'll have a pile to recommend. For now you can check out Alphonso Dunn and Frank Lohan, more books on my FAQ page: longstrideillustration.com/faq/

[@skilfulhands1]

Very cool👍

[@haroldas1]

Are there any books that you would recommend of collections of works?

[@longstrideillustration]

It depends what type of pen and ink art you prefer. If you do a search, there's many on the Golden Age illustrators "101 Great Illustrators from the Golden Age" There are books on my 'wish list' such as "Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein: Modern Prometheus - January 1, 1995" and "Franklin Booth, Silent Symphony". Otherwise, the list of recommended books that I own and have reviewed are on my FAQ page: longstrideillustration.com/faq/

[@bodhimind108]

i just knew a Bernie Wrightson example would pop up. 10:19

[@longstrideillustration]

That can't be helped, Bernie is my no1 😀

[@fonzthechannel]

Your art must be so tense, or did you pass that stage and you do it relaxed?

[@longstrideillustration]

Hi, I'm not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if I hold tension in my hands while I ink, or are you finding that my artwork "looks" tense? The key takeaway from the video is that, with pen and ink - especially using dip pens and liquid ink, preparation gives confidence that the artwork will turn out the way we want. Hope this helps clarify 😊

[@fonzthechannel]

@@longstrideillustration I was referring to the experience of drawing, I will probably never get into drawing but I was struck by your art so I had to leave a comment. I love your cat too!

[@nicolasbrun9795]

Ninja Turtles creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird used an ink to create shadows. An ink that did not cover the lines but was dark enough to mark the texture of the paper. My question is, what ink do you recommend to make shadows and that can be used with the pen drawing style?

[@longstrideillustration]

My guess is that they used a Pigment-carbon-mixed based India ink diluted with water to get that effect. I've got a bit of info about inks here: longstrideillustration.com/a-beginners-guide-to-dip-pens-for-drawing/

[@clemdelaclem]

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[@samankucher5117]

awesome :)

[@LucasRafaelDesenhista]

[@hr3800]

📯🌟📯

[@patknight12]

The sound in your videos is too low. It is not my devise I have adjusted it to max. I don't have this problem with others and I really want to watch and listen to your videos. Can you adjust your sound?

[@longstrideillustration]

Thanks for the feedback. I have purchased a professional mic since this video was made and you'll find the sound has been adjusted.

[@yumanol]

YOUR KITTY LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE MY KITTY only chubbier!

[@longstrideillustration]

That's cool! I have a two, one blue one silver, both chubby British Short Hair breed, great studio supervisors 😺

[@yumanol]

@@longstrideillustration I am just excited that we are also kitty buddies because I love your videos and they help me a ton. And thank you for mentioning that book! I'll definitely get it for myself too, it looks very cool and useful.

[@FouziaMasood-y6j]

Not ink pen is Pagle

[@longstrideillustration]

I'm not sure what you mean. But thanks for watching.

[@TheMolls]

Great work . New subscriber from AUSTRAILA 😊👍🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

[@longstrideillustration]

Welcome aboard! from Canada 😀

[@TheMolls]

​@@longstrideillustrationBeautiful work 👍😊