How to Draw with Ballpoint Pen (Basics)

Ballpoint pens are an inexpensive and simple drawing medium, but how do you create smooth shading with these utensils? This video shows a simple exercise you can use to practice your shading skills with ballpoint pen.
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[@ojeann]

Such a quick and very well described lesson. Thanks for your work!

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Wonderful. Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[@juliechipo257]

Thank you for the quick and helpful video. I didn’t know about cleaning my pen tip, so I’ll be sure to do that. I look forward to checking out some more of your videos! 😀

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@andysimmons2648]

Thank you for a very basic introduction. I love sketching with a ballpoint pen and this was a pleasure to watch.

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Aw, thank you!

[@shubham_arts_1]

Very easy and simple tips wow 😮❤❤❤

[@AlessandroZir]

😻 thanks!!

[@rhexxonapasive8403]

Awesome idol

[@mrperfectcell1350]

This really helped me a lot. More than I initially thought it would.

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@si1verbutsi11y]

thank you!!! i had art homework due tomorrow and i stressed myself because i didn't know how to shade with a ballpoint pen (that was what we had to do), this really helped!

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

I'm so glad! I hope you're continuing to enjoy ballpoint pen.

[@DENISSAORArt75]

Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial video..

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@jennifernewmanart]

This was really good , some very handy tips , thankyou 😊

[@AceHardy]

🔥

[@ryandsouza8495]

One video and u got verified noice

[@piyushdhami0808]

Hey you're best drawing teacher

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Thank you!

[@elinatuktarova6725]

Thank u, good to know! I don’t have drawing pencils right now, and number 2 pencils are dull and won’t work for my drawing. Btw, gorgeous nails!!

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Thank you so much!

[@zxki114]

I used to do this as a kid and I thought I was the first 💀✋

[@corwinsingh]

Madam ji good vdo

[@arijit1204]

what kinds of paper would you like to suggest for drawing by ballpoint pen..! how about Brustro Bristol sheets ??

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Bristol is great! I personally like smooth, hot press paper so the ink doesn't skip over the texture of the paper.

[@robertarce5377]

I use ballpoint pens 🖊 for my sketches question how do you keep the pen clean from ink getting all over the paper? I don’t like using paper towels because when I am in the zone it just throws me off and I have to keep doing the same thing!

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Good question! I use a scrap piece of paper to wipe off the tip of the pen every once in a while. It was difficult to remember at first but once I get into the zone on a drawing, I don't even notice that I'm cleaning the pen. I hope that helps!

[@mrperfectcell1350]

@@MsCoopersArtClass A great answer to a good question.

[@ovi2258]

Could you do some more isometric paper letters for V and I

[@iAmAbsoluteFilth]

Beautiful profile picture

[@ovi2258]

@@iAmAbsoluteFilth ty

[@artisticfaith-meitalforte4320]

What about a larger area, I see a lot of portraits, for example, that the area of ​​the cheek is smooth, but still with a pen, and no lines appear at all but "painted area", if not through the ink smudging, how do you get such a smooth result with a ballpoint pen?

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

I just use really light pressure and move slowly. I also do end up with a few visible lines but that's just part of working with ballpoint pen. Sometimes I stipple a little bit too in the lightest areas. I hope that helps!

[@qsclub386]

niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee work

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@CopieKat]

Wow this is so easy ohmah- I don't know how to use color pencil so yea

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

I have a colored pencil tutorial if you'd like to try it! :)

[@CopieKat]

@@MsCoopersArtClass oh maybe I'll view that :)

[@ernestomacasling7001]

Bob Ross reference happy painting to happy drawing

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Bob Ross is amazing. :)

[@anilKumar-db5yh]

I AM HAVING THE SAME PEN

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

That's awesome!

[@Homeless62]

I think choosing the paper is very important also

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Yes, that is very true! Do you have a favorite paper?

[@spinbulle5312]

Does ball point pen ink doesn't last long on paper.

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

It does fade with time, so if you want your drawing to last, ballpoint pen might not be your best option. It's still fun to work with, though!

[@User-wj7vx]

i can’t figure out how to do shiny/reflective surfaces with ballpoint pen, like the surface you’d see on a crystal or diamond, they always end up looking rough

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

This is something I'm planning on making a video about soon! The key to shiny and reflective surfaces is placing the light and dark values right next to each other without blending them together much. It looks odd at first, but as the drawing is filled in, it looks more natural. Stay tuned for a video about it!

[@User-wj7vx]

definitely gonna stay tuned! this has been driving me crazy haha

[@harishree6856]

What is name or name of this company's ball pen

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

I don't remember, but I think it's a Papermate pen.

[@Stefabeth]

@Hari Shree From what I could tell, the pen said Paper Mate InkJoy on the side. Try that.

[@user-eg5rm7zs1z]

can some one teach me how ?

[@moomoo7923]

Master Tip; if you accidentally make a random line, make it shading

[@MsCoopersArtClass]

Yes! I do this all the time. :)