5 INK Tips to Improve Your Pen Drawings!

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Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:15 Materials
0:24 Prep & Play
1:00 Tip 1
1:43 Tip 2
3:56 Tip 3
5:42 Tip 4
7:31 Tip 5
9:04 Final Thoughts
10:08 Wrapping up
10:40 Tada
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[@signalsexploration]

Of all the people that teach me how to improve my drawing, you are by far the best. Your combination of explanation, demonstrations, and flow of your videos manage to consistently pack in a wealth of knowledge. You seem to effortlessly make this knowledge available to all. Congratulations not only to your developing mastery of drawing, but also the ability to teach it to the masses. Please know how much we all appreciate both!

[@man1kotaprobolinggo887]

Couldn't agree more

[@DONOP06]

Not sure how I ended up on this channel because I don't draw but you have some of the most aesthetically pleasing filming/editing styles I've ever seen

[@artofjesskarp]

Welcome! Wow thank you so much for coming and for your kind words.

[@RachelleByersArt]

Drawing in black ballpoint pen is one of my favorite supplies! Pen drawings really do make you slow down because each mark is final, there is no erasing. You’re videos are so inspirational. Hope one day my videos will be to this caliber

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it

[@RachelleByersArt]

@@artofjesskarp I just ordered the supplies you mentioned in this video. Can’t wait to try them out in my own sketchbook!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Drawing in pencil is tedious because of the fading and repetitive factor. Ink is more restrictive but less time consuming and shows up well

[@sarajamal799]

As if you're holding a magical wand in your hand! thank you for sharing!

[@artofjesskarp]

🥹🥹🥹 thank you

[@TodayTestfbsfbsfbs]

A lot of art teachers emphasize you should draw with mediums you cannot erase and i think this is the way, because you will never learn your mistakes if you erase it.

[@MissJayM]

Jess, I have three words for you: YOU ARE AMAZING! Thank you!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@JessieDavis-zu9lv]

You are legitimately the most underrated artist I know.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@Fatemee3DArt]

I agree😊

[@EPeltzer]

I've probably watched a thousand art sketching drawing painting videos on YT. I think this may be the finest one I've ever seen. Portraits are probably the most difficult skill to learn in art, and doing them directly in ink with no pencil sketch makes it about 5 times more difficult. (Yes I try.) So I'm not sure people realize how incredibly skillful and artful this demonstration is because you make it look so effortless. Just superb. This is worth watching over and over.

[@1neinate0]

10:52 also the feeing of hated what you just created and maybe wanting to improve it or change your mindset 🙌

[@remingtonhardcastle5434]

I love how every artist knows that one image of the monk

[@rishitachourey1858]

The composition was just beautiful!!...The way you connect the different components of the illustrations always amazes me!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you very much!

[@tarotaddicts4695]

Beautiful work!!!

[@davidguzman3309]

What a masterpiece! I love your drawings, your videos, everything!!!!!

[@srsigdesigns]

what an incredible spread! I love the pens you were using too

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@lm4tuna0461]

Very nice work Jess and Grazie!🍷

[@joeblankenship377]

I love those Pentel microbrush pens. Lot more control than the bigger brushes.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! I do too

[@cindysimons2772]

Your quiet manner is so soothing. Thank you.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@yreldafernandez7188]

Awesome job Jess you are a amazing artistist Keep up the awesome videos love watching them all ❤😊

[@nienkevletter]

Jess, what a great spread and video again! You're so skilled in sketching with pen, it inspires every time! ✍🏻

[@maelstrom4815162342]

Amazing art. I'm so happy I found your channel

[@graveyardshiftfilms2076]

Incredible, incredible work. Couldn't take my eyes off from the extraordinarily detailed work. Such confidence, such mastery. Brilliant.

[@AllanGildea]

Jess, your drawing skills are exceptional. Genuine artistry. Hats off.

[@ouidabrady4261]

You are so amazing!! I love watching your videos! You have taught me several things too. But I love watching the way you go about your drawings and the ease at which you create your pieces!! You are a master of your craft for sure!!! ❤❤❤

[@dannyhaddox9870]

Wow, Jess. You are amazing. I love watching your videos. Each one is so beautiful. So are you. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephine7624]

Thank you for the great advice and exercises ^^ I’ll try to implement some in my next spread! I also really appreciated the videography and the way you guided us through your session: it was very personal and immersive, and it really reflected your advice to slow down and be intentional too. It’s very inspiring!

[@voiceofreason1613]

These are beautiful 😍😍. Also I love Micron brush markers

[@shawnboahene5231]

absolutely sublime

[@simonedisarro]

Subjects you drew seems to be thanking you for letting them out the paper. Very touching moment for me, sei bravissima! ❤

[@Kimb0lin0]

Thank you again for sharing and making videos. Not only do you inspire me but also my daughter. And for that, thank you

[@artofjesskarp]

You are so welcome! Thank you! And hello to your daughter :)

[@jaclynbaerart]

Such a great video! Thank you for sharing your tips - now I am eager to bust out my ink pens to play with today!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! Go for it!!!

[@nnn7886]

Aaaaa. Ink is one of my favorite mediums but dont know how to properly use it. Thanks so much!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@madiko]

What an amazing masterpiece! Great composition. But foremost: I am inspired by the way you put your lines. Your hatching and sculpting those beautiful faces, the expressions and the lighting are gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing! 💛

[@theartofcharleen]

I now need this pen lol 😂 you’re a great teacher Jess, thank you for the tips! 🫶

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! You’re so welcome

[@Fatemee3DArt]

You are right😊

[@noahremm]

Love your ink faces/drawings!!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

Great work Jess these are dope!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks chuck!!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Jess, I do enjoy watching your sketching spreads in your sketchbooks! I kinda feel like you have a true gift for this kind of presentation as your works always look so well done!! I know this is because you keep working at it all of the time! I know I have slacked off for over 10 years and working in a sketchbook is just not where I spend my time these days. Thanks for continuing to share your works in your books with these videos, so lovely Thank You!

[@jamiebalmelli6]

Thank you so much for sharing your art and teaching us. I look forward to your videos ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

You are so welcome! Thanks for your support

[@panochaGremlin]

u r spitting facts sister , sage and kind

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

This is wonderful. I like this video. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@finelinesillustrations]

Great video Jess! As always very well explained and beautiful art.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@CharlesNolanArt]

It's inspiring when I watch you so "matter of factly" create masterpiece-quality ink sketches. You are truly blessed with talent deep in your soul. I stand in total awe of your abilities. I will subscribe to your channel hoping that some of what you do will rub off on me. Thank you.

[@antoniobaston5078]

YOU ARE SO TALENTED. GOD BLESS.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@charlynnhavrilla]

thank you so much! i love your videos

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@bsteinmetz400]

Thank you so much for the beautiful calming art and instruction 💕

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for everything!

[@Fatemee3DArt]

👍👏

[@artgeometrix6346]

Wow. The quality of your sketch work is really fantastic. I really do like your bold style.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gemmawhite8723]

Your talent blows me away every time ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching!

[@SS-zp5fc]

Loved this! Thank you for helping us not only to draw but to think like an artist. ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching!

[@jcwt_pdx]

Beautiful 🤩

[@inkstructor]

Love this video!

[@MickenzieSmith]

This is the exact video I’ve been wanting from you! I’ve always been so impressed with your confidence in mark making so it was great to hear your thoughts on it. Your drawing turned out beautifully 🖤

[@artofjesskarp]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching !!

[@paul_domici]

Wow this is so Amazing!!! I Love Ink Drawing and know how difficult it is! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@samy_loewe]

It's so nice too watch your drawing 🤩

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@13noman1]

Inspiring! Thank you!

[@Tat2TankT]

Omg breathtaking the penmanship you have the hatching is amazing wish I could learn one on one would be a blessing thank you for sharing 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Ailheen]

This is such an awesome video, and your art is beautiful! It make me want to try brush pens as well ❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! Go for it!

[@jlm517rocks]

stunning, jess...each one his/her own personality, & yr unification of such variety is Inspo indeed.

[@artofjesskarp]

Totally agree! Thanks! :) have a lovely day

[@journalmewatercolor]

Very excellent sketching

[@dharshanaratnayake4627]

Gorgeous composition! Brave of you to dive right in with a brush-tip. I find starting with a fineliner allows one to get away with construction lines and work 'em into the rendering later on.

[@arbzshk]

Brilliant... Simply brilliant ❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@zyphoxx]

You are so in your own pocket. Even though you are an exceptional artist, i don't watch your videos for the art and the art advice. I watch because I enjoy being part of this world you have carved out for yourself. I recognize that your world is built on self-love and lots of dedication. Please always stay true to yourself and your vision. Please never create anything just because it will get you followers. I wish you to stay so deep in your own pocket that you can never be shaken out of it by external temptations. If you want to get weird or post something unusual, go for it! Go ahead and rub people the wrong way! That's their problem! ❤

[@Fatemee3DArt]

👍👍

[@jl1835]

LOVE IT!!!!

[@josequirama]

its my first time watching one of your videos and i can say without fear you are a master and your technique is simply incredible, thank you for continue doing this amazing job!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so very much

[@jesuscarmelorodriguezlem-id2vu]

Beautiful art.

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Thank you Jess for another relaxing and informative video xXx

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching!

[@fuzzydragons]

this reminds i need to get out my brush pen more. its actually freeing when drawing knowing you have to work with any mistakes you make 🙃

[@cliffberry1900]

Amazing talent.

[@Thapitviper]

Sheesshh u got some serious skills🔥

[@firehilo3100]

I’ve learnt so much and I’m definitely going to get more confident in ink and pen because I’ve always loved it but never really gotten the right techniques ❤️Thank you for the tips ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching 💛

[@scholarthefuture7284]

Love it!❤

[@BeheBrooga]

Really beautiful sketches, it always amazes me how some artists can nail proportions first time, I'm not sure thats something that can be learnt.

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Top three artist you, slue, and 10 hundred all I need keep it up coz y’all don’t know y’all be saving lives

[@MariaFedak-bd9si]

Jess, I love your content! Do you have playlist that you could share? The music in your videos is amazing 😍

[@TullMachine]

I love this sketch, you are so talented. And your hair is beautiful 🙂. I wish I could draw like that

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@MrMisuma]

I always find it interesting how artists approach their drawings differently. I always start with the eyes and build from there - love the vid. New fan from Denmark 😊🇩🇰

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Same, and then the nose 👃

[@Hadri_ART]

Sooo inspiring, i ve to learn a lot from you for my Channel. Not only from an artistic point of view, but also for the storytelling, narration and cinematography. Suuuper High quality, you rock girl 🎉🎉🎉

[@artofjesskarp]

Wonderful! Wow thank you so so much

[@ZAIENAFIT]

oh my as an artist and a psychology student ive always loved the mind and the creativity humans have the ability to curate cognitively . Ps i recently got that water pen type brush from the airport in munich i love it from a japaese company i forgot the name ahhhh

[@ricardmilos4308]

I am amazed about how good these drawings are and how easily you seem to make them!!! Man, after years of drawing I only wish I could do something like this, I just don't get how you do it. You sure you re not some AI generated video?? Lol... I think i m going to quit drawing now, thank you very much!

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멋진 그림! 재미있게 잘 보고 갑니다.

[@user-qj5no9vp1e]

What a beautiful way to end my day.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for watching!

[@manuelstritt5300]

very nice work

[@zaldum386]

Extremely good

[@sablezubshruz9811]

Like and bookmarked. Awesome.

[@seemamourya3117]

Hey jess ❤, your paintings drawings are crazy, please open some of your courses to teach how to draw and paint

[@harryno]

Lovely work! I'm taking a course on ink sketching, so this is helpful . The instructor has started with exercises that seem much more related to illustration or cartoon. ie based on one's imagination more than 'reality'. We'll see

[@ChantelleArts]

so many amazing tips ☺☺☺

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad you think so! Thanks!

[@Aethertopia369]

Beautiful work! I love the depth of different character types you create. Do you improvise and pull them from imagination, from the experience of having drawn so many faces, or do you collect and use reference images too? Really love the look of the dark ink and the fine brush lines. Love how this one came out.

[@mohanakhaledi79]

You’re amazing ❤ I miss your sketchbook dates though

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks. They will be coming. Lots to do

[@MonicaReents]

Beautiful ❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! 😊

[@Basiieee_Artist]

I'm getting lost in this video, every time there is a video of ink I enjoy your teaching lessons you give. Thank you for this topic, it was highly requested for real girl. Can you help me/us know, when artist working on their drawings and paints of their artwork, what defines things like 'title', 'description' and other listed things that are describing art, I'm trying to figure how one artist desires to understand these things, hope I'm clear to where I am getting at? Tips and guides of how to question the output of creating last impression that you aim to draw in your audience to feel your art including what draws in researching this things, to do homework to learn about. Much appreciate how you explain this artistry teachings and honestly I love going back to all the videos you created years back and a nice to watch again.❤❤❤❤❤

[@chizzles4013]

Very impressive

[@Tinapaintingworrld]

Hello dear friend, have a good time. Thank you very much for your energizing comment. Good luck to you and all your friends who are trying❤❤

[@chalujopo]

very very beautiful ! And inspiring ... :)

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impressive!

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Love your videos too much❤ you are the best art KZbinr for me🎉miss you videos😮love you❤

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Thank you!

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[@gmarkusstrong3231]

❤ love it

[@TheArtOfJerry]

So amazing, you got magic brush pen...so unfair 😂😂😂😂. Love your ink drawing

[@shrug_shrugsly]

Mentally and psychically engaging, but physiologically rolling me in, as well. I kept getting pulled out of the eye-dancing captivation of watching movement in lines, Because my body would bounce me out, demanding I be a tie-breaker!!! : my cheeks wanting to beam, but my jaw wanting to drop at the same time. 😂❤ (surprisingly hard to do simultaneously, it turns out 😊😮) !! Watching these drawings is so viscerally fun. Beautiful work ❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so so much!! 🩵

[@ivanfilho3610]

Beautiful

[@ben251]

You explain things so well! i really wish there was a way to "double subscribe". Thanks for this! ❤

[@user-vm8il6jt3z]

whenever i draw, i always make cuboid or rectangle shape first for the head, then work on the body… the head will be the last thing i draw because that’s is my favorite part to draw.