How to Draw with Ink and Pens - The ONLY two things you need to know

[@GoodLifePilgrim]

Every time I get around to watching one of your videos, and I must confess, not often lately, I'm transported back into that remarkable space, where drawing is fun, its play. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Welcome back!

[@jhazell5180]

Good grief! Wish I could get there where you are in your comment. I wanted to be a "serious" artist. And, I do produce some nice drawings from time to time. But I'm so wrapped up in realism and perfectionism that it robs me of the enjoyment I might have had. That I had as a kid. I wanted to be able to sell my art work cuz I'm older and I'm physically fucked so can't work in my trade. And although it's pretty good (my art work), I don't feel it is good enough to make a living with. So the joy is lost. I shred more drawings than I keep, that's for sure. Comments welcome.

[@sannebeer]

Finally someone who Explains WHY and WHAT causes my drawings to look like they do, and how to actually fix it. Your videos are really, really helpful! Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Happy to help!

[@angelad1843]

My thoughts exactly!

[@gingerspeidel-ys6et]

I learned all this art school. Thank you Craig Caldwell wherever you are.

[@kathylovesmk]

🤯 I'm always trying to draw the lines straight and shapes "correctly". Now I see how much better it looks with character. What an amazing comparison! Thank you!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Pleasure

[@ladykisskissbangbang]

Same! And I always end up just looking at my drawing like…this is not right! 😂 grateful for this tutorial ❤

[@mikeprunty1]

My daughter and i are very new to the urban sketch community. These videos are invaluable. Thank you Toby 👍🏻

[@TobySketchLoose]

Happy to help!

[@wyloecksketches]

OMG - this is such a perfect video, exactly what I need at the beginning of Inktober...! Thanks so much (once again!)

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@butlersartworld]

Brilliant. Really useful. The figure with the dog, the different use of pens, architectural details - all great. Thanks for posting.

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure

[@evaellis4644]

I think this is one of your best ever videos...I look forward to taking your new Skillshare class in ink drawing!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Yay, thank you!

[@michep.169]

You are good. Because of you, I start sketching in my sketchbook. Thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Kris-rf4zq]

This is a great review and summary of basic concepts. I like the way you've shown how to maximize the capabilities of a pen and reinforced the ideas of not getting bogged down and imperfect is OK. In fact, it's desirable.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Yes!

[@sudhirkothari]

mind-blowing..Love the texture ideas...they seem to flow like magic from your mind and hand

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you Sudhir! Enjoying your creations over on sketch loose too!

[@SuperSuperNinou]

It seems to be easy. Thanks for your tutorial.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome 😊

[@sabinegrams6271]

Thanks a lot Toby...you are a great teacher 👏👏👏

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you! 😃

[@mygracecottage]

Brilliant as usual Toby, thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure!

[@monikahovell8604]

hell - i cannot stop drawing. 3 of your videos done in a row. So good fun and really helpful. Thanks

[@marysharp9635]

thank you Toby, sooo very helpful to get the the simple shapes sorted to move onto hatching, scribbles blah blah. an enjoyable watch 💙

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JapLomm]

I recently found your channel and have been going through your video catalog for some tutorials on how to sketch with just ink because that is the style I love, so a new video for just ink and pen is great. Don't get me wrong, I love your watercolor sketchs but it's a little to advance for me currently.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marytesta3003]

Thank you for your wise advice. I don’t draw well so makes this sketching less stressful. It's a challange because I'm a bit of a perfectionist so being loose is against my personality. I really enjoy your teaching method and light take on sketching. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

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[@patsymccown2766]

Great tutorial!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@UJB123]

This should be pinned all over KZbin each Inktober. 👍👍👍 How to prepare for Inktober? Get an ink pen, a piece of paper, and review Toby's basic inking techniques. Have fun drawing.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha thanks!

[@puppydood]

Great info as always. These little changes pay dividends. Also, thanks for the trigger warning. I dug deep and got through it. 🤣🤣

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matthewpearsall9249]

I've recently bought a fountain pen, and it came with three nibs one of them being a bent nib have you done any sketching with one of these nibs? They leave a very thick line

[@TobySketchLoose]

Yes, Fude pen, they don't suit me very well but some artists are fantastic with them

[@michellerob80]

Beautiful

[@limlayyong1137]

Wonderful tutorial!! Makes me feel so engrossed and motivated to start sketching 😅

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm so glad!

[@deetje1049]

Soo i love drawing and i always did it whit pencil first and than with a fineliner. But i made sure it was very neat nand clean. But i think its boring ,because i was focussed on the perfectness of every line and not on the fun anymore. It also took me forever. So i decided that i want to draw more loose. I am still trying to find out my style, but i think this video is my very first step towards this direction. Thank you so much!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Visualeffects89]

Thanks so much!!

[@MM-jr5sr]

Hi Toby! Great video! Do you ever draw digital? Have you tried to do it in this style?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Yes I have, it's not my strength though 😂

[@humanharddrive1]

i love the part with the water soluble pens

[@TobySketchLoose]

:D

[@cesarvivarjr8471]

Thank you very much❤❤❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome 😊

[@JohnMitchellCalif]

super interesting and useful! Subscribed

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ReginaPagles]

Thank you so much!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome!

[@maxella7]

GREAT video! Thank you for this, just subscribed! What is the brand/model pen you are using on the left drawing?

[@maxella7]

I saw the Lamy Safari, I was inquiring about the first pen you used before that, the one that looks like a felt tip? Thank you again!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Tombow fude, soft nib :)

[@maxella7]

Thank you!!!@@TobySketchLoose

[@DianneQuan]

Thank you 🙏

[@TobySketchLoose]

You’re welcome 😊

[@homemade1453]

What model name has this beautiful red pen?

[@TobySketchLoose]

LAMY safari

[@homemade1453]

@@TobySketchLoose thanks, but I mean the big one with golden nib. 😉

[@jdennhardt8595]

@@TobySketchLooseThat’s not a LAMY! Which pen is it? And more importantly, which nib do you use?

[@TobySketchLoose]

@@jdennhardt8595 ahhh the red pen, its a namiki - nib M

[@bonynge5]

That is a wonderful, helpful video for this 77 year old beginner

[@TobySketchLoose]

So glad!

[@sallieturner8771]

why do your scribble lines look great and mine look confusing?

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'd imagine at least in part you're being hard on yourself

[@G.G.-nt2mi]

so basically, shapes, texture AND contrast

[@cesarvivarjr8471]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maamseeetc1784]

في صوتك معنى غربب يمكنك ان تسخدمه فر تسجيل الكرتون 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

💪

[@DotyML]

Every time a see you use hatching I realize I need to practice my hatching more and think less about moving on to color to “finish off” my sketches. I am really enjoying all your videos on texture.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You can do it!

[@elvirac.4558]

I draw with a pen 😎😎

[@connie6690]

You could have developed the picture on the right further. You just stopped and said it was boring.

[@TobySketchLoose]

I did indeed, creative licence to make the point of course - one can always do more :D

[@danielclarson72]

Thank you, great suggestions.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!