line weight demos with various pens

[@kenmacmillan716]

Scott is absolutely correct about the value of the classroom environment. But I agree with you about having no excuse to further your abilities by using online resources. Tutorials like this are insanely generous as well as invaluable. Keep learning and continued success!!

[@scottrobertsondesign]

It's a Zebra Jimnie Light, now out of production but the refill I'm using is still around. The refill # is BR-6A-H-BK by Zebra. I like the H-0.7 size nib.

[@samitechdesign7836]

Nice, love you Scott!!

[@saidnassr9963]

I use these Jimnie Zebra Gel pens in 0.7 size and they are perfect

[@user-zi8sj1mh9l]

Wow you have such a steady hand, blows my mind how you can draw back and forth over the same line and it looks perfect!

[@scottrobertsondesign]

You should be able to do it both ways to vary the effect, strong silhouette versus strong overlapping forms. Try it both ways and observe the differences and then decide which way to go in order to convey what you want about the object. You can do both at the same time once you get the hang of it and if you have enough variation in your line weights.

[@fishyovohhh]

I like watching your videos as a compliment to school, it is really helping me understand how to apply what I am learning about line weight.

[@RobbieSkadal]

Scott, your insight into the usage of penmanship is invaluable, though secondary to the beauty of your designs. You really know how to use a pen, and it's nothing short of inspiring as an artist.

[@GenzorX]

Why would anyone thumb down this video is beyond human comprehension. Again thanks for these Friday Freebies Scott!

[@MrSizzly]

Always use your shoulder and/or elbow when creating lines with a lot of flow to them. Only use the wrist for smaller and more detailed lines (can also include flowing lines, but only on a smaller scale)

[@charlie1872]

Never tire of watching this

[@scottrobertsondesign]

It's the same concept. In fact this technique comes originally out of figure drawing.

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Not everything is on the net, do not underestimate the power of being in a room full of like-minded individuals with a common educational goal. That, you cannot find on the net.

[@TheLazerBread]

In Painter and Photoshop, you can rotate your canvas pretty easily. I use Photoshop CS4. In that program, pressing 'R' allows you to tilt the page however you want quite easily. I think Painter is quite the same.

[@Ironwill_Games]

Thanks again for another great class! I use the same technique when inking illustrations. Several pens for several line weights starting with more hard lines on the outside and work to finer details inside the drawing after. I'm self taught so it's always nice to see that (even by myself) I get to use similar techniques, means I'm hopefully in the right direction. I just find that brush pens work better for organic stuff rather then mechanical. :)

[@NicolasTylerDoyle]

i cant believe all of this is free. there is absolutely no excuse to not study from home. i dont need art school everything is on the net.

[@MeekNotWeak77]

You make beautiful lines!

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Thanks!

[@re1]

Thank you very much Scott! I really appreciate your tutorials. Your insights about line weights are very helpful.

[@andarks]

Great video! And I just watched your sketchbook video. Thanks for all these demos.

[@allluckyseven]

I was getting a bit tense watching you outline the drawings, afraid that the contour lines would be too shaky or deviate too much from the pencil, but then you picked up a copy and I felt relieved. :)

[@xaayaj]

Can you recreate these plane sketch in a thin and light stroke as a template for artist to print and practice with? It would be super help fun since we can follow along with this video demonstration.

[@lagazhang7380]

The best tutorial by the real pro!

[@larsickenroth7169]

Great stuff! I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on drawing from the hand/elbow/shoulder, shoulder position, and the way you hold the pen. Experimenten with that a lot lately, for example: your thumb is over the pen and in front of your index finger. Most other artists with great lines have a similar technique. Thanks!

[@scottrobertsondesign]

I use two grip positions. One is the same as I use for writing. This is good for doing detail work and control when drawing from my shoulder. The second is an thumb on top grip like tradition figure drawing artists hold the pencil. I usually use this grip when drawing larger and using pencils. It's hard to use with a pen because the angle of the nib to the paper is too shallow to get good ink flow going.

[@Launchpad05]

+Scott Robertson What kind of pen did you use fat the start of this video?

[@scottrobertsondesign]

+Marc Baker That pen is no longer made, sorry. You really just need to find a good pen store and try a bunch or surf Jet Pens online for good ones to test.

[@mikedimples]

This really helped, thanks so much. Also I love your "How to Render" book. Amazing quality.

[@ArchOfficial]

Even if my proportions, perspective, anatomy etc. are pretty good, my lines have always been crap. The more videos you make on line weight, the better for me, at least. I've learned quite a bit from some of your videos concerning line weight, keep it up.

[@samuelb025]

YES! You're book came out today. Now just waiting for it to get here, so hyped!! Also quick question, I'm going to get your How to Render and Design books as well, but will there be a preview up on Amazon any time soon like for the How to Draw book?

[@jamesbutler5995]

Hey Scott I know this is an old video but where do you get your images from I would like to learn how to draw them thanks for sharing!!

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Not sure I understand?, these are just made up from my imagination.

[@jamesbutler5995]

@@scottrobertsondesign Thanks Scott that's what I was curious about thanks for responding!!!

[@krismat6241]

You are mastering so many tools and techniques. Do you know if there is a very black lead mechanical pencil? Like the prismacolor black but mechanical? Or a ballpoint pen that doesn't smudge under markers?

[@rzr_9114]

Try Papermate Flair Felt Tip Medium

[@vik7325]

eagerly awaiting the arrival of a package

[@kzakaria91]

hey scott great video but am sketching with 1.0 pen and my perspective cool everything cool but my sketch ended up looking messy is it because the pen or lack of skills what do u think ?

[@samiqureshi898]

set a hotkey for spinning the canvas? the default key in photoshop is R

[@novusvoss]

Hi Scott, thank you very much for this tutorial. I have a question about lineweighting the silhouette. I've been thaught that we should use lineweight to also increase the 3D effect of the sketch, but by making an outline like you did with your first vehicle here, you kind of produce the sticker-effect. Could you explain when silhouette is more important than the 3D itself? Thank you very much!

[@ArchOfficial]

Also, would you mind showing us a demo on line weight for figures, like people? Mostly talking about more stylistic pictures, like manga and the likes, than pure realistic drawings.

[@GenzorX]

True but then finding the right school opens up another issue. But again these are very helpful. Even with a Master's Degree in Art I am benefiting from your videos.

[@YThates]

How would you do the 'thickness varying by plane' or direction in an orthographic view?

[@dastardlydragon466]

What do you do with something with more detail? Is it JUST the outlines that should be thickened or do the details within need the same treatment? I understand its based on spatial properties, but need more of a demonstration as to what merits thickness. I'm working on a somewhat smaller size paper so getting detail in is difficult already, I'm afraid bold lines may start to kill off the white space too much or altogether.

[@cecilialegaspe6821]

What kind of pen is this? I think I missed it; it looks like it makes really smooth lines.

[@mont95611]

can someone give me the link of the book on amazon , or it is not available there yet ?

[@MisterGutsy108]

Hi Scott, I was wondering how to get good lines on a Wacom tablet when you can't turn it like you can with paper. Thanks :)

[@torchit2302]

do you use your wrist or elbow (on movement) for line weight?

[@detallegrafico]

Una maravilla. Que imaginación y qué arte. Voy a comprarle el libro ahora mismo. Si alguien puede sugerir algún otro libro de este estilo sobre dibujo me gustaría que me recomendasen.

[@ahmedamin450]

I never expect to be such beauty

[@janbertguerrero6988]

Old video yes, but How do you make so smooth lines?

[@yay4yoyos]

the answer you never want to hear: practice. Care about your lines and practice them.

[@Fastbreak5000]

Practice, practice and more practice... There are great tutorials on youtube about how to refine your lines.

[@JakkCutlip]

whats the first pen he uses??? the video skips for me in the beginning.

[@mellamoarts]

The first one is a ballpoint pen

[@Toxic320]

What is your take on the Zebra pens?

[@TBell999999]

Awesome love the line weight vid. my second one tonight; first one was from Elgin Subway Surfer Boilling

[@ayobaness07]

what pen are you using

[@HydraDzn]

What is the last pen you use?

[@Renegade-Sam]

quick question the farthest wing is maybe just me but doesn't look in perspective almost look like its inclining upwards idk maybe just the angle of the camera any who your videos are amazing i subbed in the first minute of this vid thank you for your content i can tell ill learn a lot from you

[@Renegade-Sam]

also brush pen is not easy took me a good 2 days of trying to figure it out but if you learn to use it it really pays off

[@jamakinmekrazie2217]

WHAT IS THAT BEAUTIFUL LAST PEN HE USES?

[@MrWillthewill]

+Spider Fan A pentel brush!

[@lebaillidessavoies3889]

I was thinking, your machines look very aerodynamicaly correct and balanced...just in a design point of view , with no calculation or Wind tunnel...would be curious but i'm sure those thing would fly perfectly...

[@thezsocc]

Marcel Gotlieb does crazy good lines on his cartoons.

[@baredog2]

Thank you Scott.... love the concepts you were demoing on. It appeared the paper was more suited for the ballpoint pen...and the fine liners.(i know i know..thanks captain obvious haha) What tpye of stock was used in this demo? Cheers, Barry.

[@HiAdrian]

Cool, I never knew that. Thanks.

[@TheLazerBread]

Glad to help!

[@hmleao]

Awesome, thanks for the tips!

[@Singularityization]

Very cool!

[@TheLazerBread]

It's called "How To Draw" and I believe that today is the release date.

[@thezsocc]

Such a sweet man Mr Robertson is!

[@alienw99]

tnx! nice work :)

[@MisterGutsy108]

Okay, I'll give this a shot, thanks for the help :)

[@JohnSmith-es2fh]

Maybe...maybe it's my level of English talking, maybe I'm just stupid, but how you make this planes looks so 3d sorry again for my language

[@scottrobertsondesign]

Understanding the basic anatomy of an airplane first, then how to draw in perspective second.

[@JohnSmith-es2fh]

@@scottrobertsondesign can you tell me how to draw objects in perspective if they are on big distance from vanishing point

[@scottrobertsondesign]

@@JohnSmith-es2fh Regardless of the distance from the VP you need to either construct or estimate the perspective grid guidelines and then use them as your aid when drawing. If you want to construct them and the drawing becomes too small, then enlarge just the part of the grid you want to use with a copy machine or build the grid in Photoshop and then print the part you need.

[@JohnSmith-es2fh]

@@scottrobertsondesign thanks for this advice, I'll try it in a some day

[@redtail1.]

He's probably the guy who drew the oppressor mk2

[@ahmedamin450]

I love you everything

[@furiousz555]

imma draw something

[@ahmedamin450]

You are so cute

[@mattiasedstrom342]

first!

[@DancemovementSpace]

Thank you 👍