Ink splash drawing tutorial

[@SketchingRocks]

I love you talking us through your triumphs and boo boos with honesty. I am learning so much from you skill.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thats fantastic to hear! Thank you for your kind feedback 🖋️👍

[@yvesdelombaerde5909]

A good way to simulate the movement of the air, it makes the drawing dynamic, a little bit like when you take a steep picture of a geometric object like a window or a building: your mind inconsciously tries to make it right giving some feeling of motion.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Hi! That’s a very good comment about this “technique” Thanks for your input! 🖋️👍

[@ChericeByler]

That was an AWESOME tutorial!!! I loved the final result! It looked destructive and explosive 🧨 Thank you so much for taking the time to show the splatter technique. I can’t wait to give it a try this weekend! Cheers 🍻

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you for your friendly and informative comment! 🖋️👍💯

[@R_H21]

Thank you very much, Martin!! It turns out I needed more ink on my nib to get bigger splatters (I was using a tiny, tiny well to save ink 😝). I love the effect. Thanks for showing how to clean new nibs, now I know there’s no need to stress out. I will try nib #66 and other nibs I can find online.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you very much! Amazon has a huge variety of steel nibs!

[@lindabridgeman2732]

Martin, your tutorials are so inspirational! I had asked you about the ratio of ink to water yesterday and today I practiced ink splatters.. now that’s fun but works best with a somewhat textured watercolor paper and a G nib ( note to self) keep white computer keyboard away from experiments! lol Love your tutorials sir!

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much! Well G nibs are useable for that, but it could be easier with a very flexible nib like those from "Brause" Typ 66 (available on amazon)

[@monikahonkova1868]

Moc děkuji za video, děkuji za pomoc při práci s inkoustem

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Great you like it 👍🖋️💯

[@russelltimmins1870]

Great tutorial Martin, you are an excellent teacher.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much for your friendly and positive feedback 💯🖋️👍

[@lesleyfox6934]

Thank you Martin, I love your fantasy paintings. I use a fude fountain pen which enables you to have thicker lines or fine lines depending which way you have the nib.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Absolute right, I used fude pens the last 3 years till I discovered this brush pens (Kuretake Sumi Brush Pen)

[@brucesuelzle8562]

Thank You for sharing your methods. I look forward to trying water soluble ink as well as seeing more of your videos.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thanks a ton! That’s motivating for me as well 💯🖋️👍

[@TimoDrawsAndPaints]

Thank's for sharing your techniques! I'm very much a beginner, so I appreciate your realtime videos - makes it so much easier to try and follow along.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you for your helpful feedback, I am thinking about to do more of these real time “drawing lessons” 🖋️👍

[@paulw9684]

Martin, only just recently subscribed to your channel and just wanted to say that I absolutely love what you draw, how you draw it, how you colour it, and more personally how you present and explain it in your videos - it makes your videos a true pleasure to watch. I hope you continue for many years to come and that the number of your supporters continues to grow. Thank you so much.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Oh I have to be thankful about such a wonderful feedback! Important for me to know how helpful my ideas and shown topics are for the audience! That’s so motivating for me as well👍🖋️💯

[@stanwellback]

Wow! What you describe as a "bad result," is (to my eyes) a masterpiece. I’d be delighted to create such bad results. 😀 And, childish or not, I absolutely love the splatter effect. In an earlier comment I respectfully asked you for a lesson on splattering, so I’m delighted that you granted my request. The effect takes a bit of practice (you make it look so easy), but I hope to eventually master it. I have experimented by splattering with coloured inks, such as green around foliage, and I am really pleased with the effect. Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel by accident. I have now subscribed, and I look forward to accessing your back catalogue of videos. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.🙏🏻

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much for your really helpful feedback! I appreciate that very much! Keep it up! Best greetings from Austria!

[@harrykayne6564]

I enjoy all your videos and the explanations of your style. Keep them coming please, I really appreciate how generous you are with your time and knowledge.👍

[@MartinLachmairArt]

What a fantastic and friendly feedback! Thank you so much! 🖋️💯👍

[@kristinamekiene3833]

Your drawing style is amazing and unique! Thank you for sharing Your tips and tutorials! Much appreciated!

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much 💯🖋️👍

[@helhely1294]

Very useful information Thank you for sharing 😊

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thanks a lot for your friendly feedback 💯🖋️👍

[@Ute-rs3jy]

Ganz tolles Tutorial. Vielen Dank. Das braucht viel Übung.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

sehr gern vielen Dank für das wunderschöne Feedback 👍🖋️

[@patriciabeeck7478]

Martin I just discover your profile and love your explanation of nibs. I am always looking for that "perfect" nib and end it up pressing too hard and destroying nibs. Love your work and thank you so much for doing these videos

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback! 💯🖋️👍

[@Groinattack1]

Thanks Martin. Awesome video that I have been waiting to see :)

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thanks a ton! 💯👍🖋️

[@artscience9981]

Thanks for your generosity in sharing your techniques and knowledge! I love the style you draw and paint in.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure! 👍🖋️

[@SDW90808]

What a great idea! I ❤ drawing with dip pens and brushes. This adds a whole new dimension. So happy I came across your video. 😊😊😊

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thats great to read! Thank for your friendly feedback! 👍🖋️

[@robmeyer7985]

I ask this sincerely... What actually is the attraction of the splatter. Does splatter suggest a weathered" look? A patina? A hint of birds or cloud detail? It seems to add to a picture somehow, but I don't see why. I' recently started pen and ink and noticed other parallels such as implied line, wavy line, darker line intersections, etc. All seem to fool the eye in some way. Architects have sketched using these techniques for may years. What is happening with splatter?

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thanks a lot for your questions and comment! My intention is to give the drawing more dynamism and expressivity, and it also takes on a dynamic of its own. The meaning behind it is up to each viewer.

[@robmeyer7985]

@@MartinLachmairArt Thanks, Martin, for your response. Your art certainly does have a dynamism and is very expressive. I see now that your splatter creates a sense of movement that engages the viewer. Cartoonists for decades have shown movement with various visual tricks, like trailing lines, etc. Your use of splatter also serves to direct the viewer's attention to where you want it. Keep up the good work. I hope your channel is a great success! Rob

[@erniesunny2]

Danke für die Erklärungen! Das war sehr interessant. Sieht einfach so schön aus und so dynamisch!

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Sehr gerne 😊 Vielen Dank fürs schöne Feedback! 👍🖋️

[@cathyriach1285]

Love the splatters! Love your artwork :)

[@SketchingRocks]

Yes they add a realism to the work.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much!

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Brilliant. I am about to start with dip-pen drawing and wanted to know more about how you got your splatter effect. Thank you for a great tutorial! New subscriber.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Great to read! Keep it up and thank you for your support! 👍🖋️

[@spktme]

There's something almost magical watching you work. It's so grungy and unique and I love hearing the ting of the splatters it's as if it makes it's own music and something beautiful plays out on the page. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your talent with us beginners who are lost just trying to find the right dip pens and nibs. 😂 Thanks to you I've got several nib names to try and now I'm on the hunt for that beautiful red brush pen of yours and a skinny dip pen. I'm wondering if you just need to go to an art store because I don't get out often and looking on Amazon not knowing exactly what to search for has led me to the road of destruction. 😂 Thanks for the wonderful video it brightened my day. Until the next one.❤

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Wow, what a wonderful great feedback! Very motivating as well! The red brush pen is a Kuretake Sumi Brush Pen (amazon). Best wishes from austria!

[@DaveDarpinian]

Thanks so much!

[@artakweber8908]

Vilen dank für ihre atbeit. Ire Videos sind sehr enteresant und nützlich. Könen sie bitte sagen von welche hersteler und wo kann ich kaufen ihre braschpens und feinliner, und welche Federn sie werden empfelen zu kaufen. Ich bitte um entschuldigung für mein grammatik. Und noch mal fielen dank! Ich schreibe auf Deutsch weil ich kann kein englisch.

[@ewwwobbie]

I really like the drawing!

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you 🖋️💯👍

[@lizleiart]

Fascinating Martin, thank you😊

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thanks a lot 💯🖋️👍

[@danieldunkley6671]

It is what it is and it is great ! Thank you

[@mauroastolfi9481]

Very nice , Maestro. Can I try?

[@tommymeyer]

Thank so much for this inspiring tutorial. I really enjoy your videos. What kind of brush-pen did you use in this episode? It looked really nice.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much for your support! It’s a Kuretake Sumi Brush Pen, with an ink converter filled up with waterproof ink like “sketch ink” by rohrer und klingner

[@diannella]

Aha! Thanks

[@Foolish_huan]

I found your channel a week ago and I’ve already watched all your videos multiple times 😂 great work ❤

[@MartinLachmairArt]

😁👍 What a great feedback!! Thank you so much 🖋️👍

[@kristinkuchenbecker6710]

Dankeschön!

[@alrunahom9521]

The Best‼️Danke💯

[@MartinLachmairArt]

you are welcome!

[@hemantkothari909]

Hi martin,illustration done to show case different dip pen sizes nib and it's capabilities,...but everything done on white sheets,how about if you can illustrate on cream paper,or yellow paper,would it look the same ...what is your take on that?

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Hi, I have never used tonal paper, therefore I cannot share any experience on this topic. And I don’t plan to use tonal paper.

[@tscheina5142]

Super Anleitung. Vielen Dank

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Sehr gerne 😊

[@Cifru-p1p]

When you say that you don't like a particular part of a work it's really helpful when you elaborate on why you don't like it, but also frustrating when you say you're not happy with something but don't explain it. It would be great if you worked on being more consistent on this. Even saying something like "this outcome is just not what i would consider representative of my style" would be enough if you're having trouble coming up with an explanation.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thanks for your helpful feedback, I will keep that in mind! 👍🖋️

[@reemara]

I love your work, even though you didn’t like this one

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you!

[@TradIrishHarper]

When you use water soluble inks how do you protect the finished sketch from running if water comes in contact with it?

[@MartinLachmairArt]

I don’t protect the finished drawings. But I don’t sell them and keep them in my drawing folder.

[@WimVeen]

Was there a lot of difference in drawing op between the diverse nips?

[@MartinLachmairArt]

The biggest difference are how elastic and flexible the nibs are, best way is to test different types!

[@WimVeen]

@@MartinLachmairArt Thanks, I certainly will experiment with that.

[@eiballfdez]

I can’t seem to get splashes but rather tiny strokes, like it doesn’t snap back hard enough, does anyone have a suggestion to get it to work?

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Well, I stick the nib into the paper, bend the nib and then I lift it up a little bit 🖋️ Maybe this helps.

[@eiballfdez]

@@MartinLachmairArt maybe I’m being too gentle with it. I’ll keep trying, thanks! Love your work by the way.

[@MartinLachmairArt]

Thank you so much! 🖋️👍💯

[@Big-O-]

Thanks for video sir🍻