Pen and Ink Sketching for Beginners - Step by Step - Drawing Tutorial

[@TobySketchLoose]

Are you ready for inktober? Join my free course to jump start your ink sketching! www.sketchloose.co.uk/tendays Or join me on SkillShare for an indepth look at ink and pen supplies and techniques: skl.sh/3RXIGxt

[@Kervalen1]

I really like Toby’s calm, clear and encouraging style of teaching. Just wonderful.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@alp1142]

I have had this video pinned to watch for month. I have been out of sketching for over three years and have been too "afraid" to pick it back up for fear I'd lost both and skill I had developed and the joy it brought me. Finally forced myself to do it today and it was SO REWARDING! Toby is such a good teacher and this tutorial was a gift to me this morning!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@laured.1150]

"It's not a window, it's a rectangle." That method works so well for me! lol

[@TobySketchLoose]

haha thanks!

[@shawnhartmann7896]

This is the most fantastic art I've seen, I love your loose style! You have inspired me to start drawing and painting after giving up 12 years ago. Thank you Toby!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Go for it!

[@sondrasoto9615]

I've been searching for some instructions on sketching and this has been a wonderful tutorial. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ajayaj4905]

Toby, I wanted to let you know how much your techniques have been enhancing my loose sketch journey. I'm truly grateful-your guidance is inspiring me to keep pushing forward.

[@davidraymondbennett]

You have a great low key teaching style Toby. I also really like this loose style. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

I appreciate that!

[@KariWilson]

A lovely and inspiring encouragement to jump in and enjoy sketching without the pressure of perfectionism. Thank you!

[@janenuse1051]

I love this. You really explain the steps so well. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@Ridiculeisnothate]

You are such a nice soothing pleasant uplifting teacher!!!! You always put me in a good mood . Super helpful tips are so appreciated!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awww appreciated!!

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Loved this explanation and tutorial. You are such a wonderful instructor and so positive. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@shwetasachdevajha8292]

Absolutely loved this video, thank you for sharing the steps so clearly. Your kind words of encouragement are motivating for a beginner like me.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You can do it!

[@jamiestrong8748]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been enjoying watercolour for just over 3 years now. I follow several artists. I find pen and wash are my favourite. I think sometimes I spend so much time following I am forgetting to find my own confidence and style. Your tutorial with your encouraging words and exercise was very helpful. Thank you again. Happy 2024 to you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you :)

[@martinwebb3394]

For various reasons I haven't done any sketching or painting for a few months but I really enjoyed this Toby and i realised how much I've missed it all - I need to make more time to get back into my art. You have an ability to make an ordinary scene look quirky and fun and you just seem to know what to leave out and what detail to put in. Thanks Martin

[@TobySketchLoose]

Great to have you back Martin! And thank you, as usual, for the lovely comment. I hope you're well!!

[@collywolly4409]

Very helpful as usual, what a difference it makes ,thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Very welcome

[@PMLS4953]

You are so encouraging! I love how you encourage us to loose and free and go forward without hesitancy!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much!

[@puppydood]

It was great to have a glimpse into your sketch book. I can’t think of a better way to embrace Inktober than by starting one of Toby’s courses. I’ve done them all and they are perfect for beginners and people with experience. What are you waiting for guys, just do it!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for the recommendation :) Greatly appreciated!!

[@ceeskraaijeveld8360]

Thank you so much for all your tutorials, it is so inspiring, and started to draw again!

[@johnlang1933]

Wonderful!Gave me lots of ideas…Thank you!!!

[@debdennis7853]

Loved this tutorial! Learned so much-many thanks! 🙏

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome!

[@anacarr4795]

I love your style Toby. I learn a lot from you and you teach us to be fearless. Thanks ❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

Happy to hear that!

[@birnenkopf89]

love your style

[@ImJustBeth123]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you !

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@AngeMakesArt]

Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial! I finished my first ink & wash sketch that I"m actually happy with this morning after watching it. You rock!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@GrantCarr1]

love this sketch - just values without the colour. I'm going to try it this afternoon

[@TobySketchLoose]

Have fun 😁😊

[@Sman-eg1zs]

Very inspiring! I love drawing with ink pens, I usually just use the inkpin ones, I will look into fountain pens now. I am just getting back into drawing after a long time. Thanks

[@sleepyavo]

i am obsessed with this! i am going to give it a go i think.. i love the look of it so much. i am currently on a sketching journey with ink and light watercolour washes and have been really enjoying this journey so far!

[@jennareyna8362]

You convinced me to try a fountain pen! The way it transformed the sketch at end was beautiful. I’m specifically working on my sketching to improve my watercolor so this spoke to me.

[@TobySketchLoose]

😀😀

[@annbruce4614]

Love this thank you

[@Vildmis]

I feel like I hit the jackpot when I found your channel! 😁 It totally removed my anxiety from beginning with fineliners and the way you simplify it makes it like okay to make mistakes! Do you have a video on your thoughts on proportions? 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm not sure that I do have a video explicitly on proportions!

[@moegirl76]

Are you doing videos for all of inktober? Like daily?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hehe don't give me ideas!

[@irenegilmour2452]

Very helpful going to buy a fountain pen.thankyou

[@cathystaub4645]

Lovely... very very enjoyable. I love working with pen and ink though I will be new to Urban sketching. I love anything that has fine details to it. Thnku... 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Have fun!

[@katethacker9408]

I’m planning to do Inktober again this year Toby. Will be looking to you for inspiration! Love this sketch - you’ve given me some ideas 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Please do!

[@scmarih]

What type of paper should I be looking for to start my journey in drawing? I am a beginner and I am enjoying your style and teaching methods. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

I like cheap watercolour paper, you can buy big blocks of it on Amazon for example - gives you flexibility to try ink, pencil and watercolour soluble stuff without having multiple pads

[@isa.cha.creativearts]

I intend to try Inktober this year with the official prompt list, thank you for the pen and ink ideas this will be very helpful! Would be fun to share if you have intention to do the challenge as well ! 🤩🖋️📖

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome! I'll be doing something ... either inktober, historytober, boattober...

[@elizabethgraham8819]

Oh my gosh! You are the best!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Very kind!

[@perrykim5]

Really nice! Thanks

[@MK40-o2q]

Thanks a lot you inspired me🫶

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad to hear that

[@histotur.divulgacionhistor9059]

Beautiful! Thanks

[@UJB123]

Pen & Ink time baby!!!!!! Let’s get out those 85 to 120 g/m sketchbooks we all have. 😅 Good one as usual Toby, thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Yes please!

[@VikkiH.Johnson]

You are a great teacher. I am trying to learn to draw and paint and I am excited you have these classes. Can you tell me what you recommend for a drawing pad? Is this an Ipad and is there one that is better for drawing? Or are there apps to add? I noticed it said Gallery at the top of the screen. Thanks so much!

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm not the best to offer that advice, I use my iPad occasionally

[@patsymccown2766]

So cool!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks!

[@ansoislander7993]

Nice guide, thank you.👍

[@TobySketchLoose]

Pleasure :)

[@MM-jr5sr]

You sir, are my hero! You have a new fan and a new subscriber 👏🏼⭐️

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thanks!

[@kckc123]

Nice, I might try it myself 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Do it 🙏

[@peggycharboneau2649]

So clear.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad to hear that!

[@chris-terrell-liveactive]

Very nice video, thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you liked it!

[@LoriJ1962]

I like the way you added shading with the water soluble ink from your other fountain pen. Somehow my brain was seeing it as either/or. I’m using my waterproof ink OR my water soluble ink. I like the way you incorporated both! For Inktober do most people follow the prompts? Some of them are so vague. And are you supposed to post ink only, black and white only or are colored inks and watercolors along with the ink okay?

[@TobySketchLoose]

I think the strict people will say of cours it is ink only, coloured inks allowed... For me, no harm in adding watercolorus :D

[@ThePeachMartini]

Well, I did it. It’s not too bad, if I’m honest…especially now that I’ve walked away from it for a bit. 😂 I’ve never used this particular pen before (it is a fairly cheap fountain pen) and I found it really hard to control the intensity of the line, so I may save it for doing more of the refining work than the initial sketching. Sorry for the rambling post! Loved the video, thanks for all you share with us! I’ll tag you on Instagram so you can see what on earth I’m babbling about. 😅

[@TobySketchLoose]

Well done!!

[@Marmaladekat]

Hi Toby, I have a few Winsor and Newton coloured inks which I don't really know what to do with. Would you use them in a fountain pen? Or maybe use them with a brush like watercolours? They contain shellac which makes me nervous - I don't want to ruin my pens and brushes!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Don't put them in a fountain pen! Get a cheap dip pen and have some fun - few ideas in this blog post www.urbansketch.co.uk/blog/ink-and-pen-supplies

[@Marmaladekat]

Thank you - great ideas in your blog post which I'll try. @@TobySketchLoose

[@matthewpearsall9249]

What do you think about bent nibs for fountain pens

[@TobySketchLoose]

I think they're great, but they don't suit me so much because I like a looser grip

[@FooziJr.1]

Hello ! Could anyone please tell me which fountain pen version to use for sketching ? There are a few different versions. Thanks in advance ! Best Lukas

[@TobySketchLoose]

Check my supplies link

[@erdenbewohner1]

Welche Tinte ist das ?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Check the supplies links

[@BOUTR05G]

i thought that the measurements of fine liners were in pica?

[@TobySketchLoose]

I can't speak for all fine liners, but unipin, rotring, winsor newton are certainly in mm. Check the Winsor Newton website - www.winsornewton.com/row/graphic-art/fineliners/#:~:text=The%20Winsor%20%26%20Newton%20fineliner%20is,0.5%2C%200.8%20and%201.0%20mm. Here is a quote from their website - The Winsor & Newton fineliner is consistent and reliable in all nib sizes and colours. Available in Black in 0.05, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 and 1.0 mm.

[@ErinMargl]

Casually sketching with a $2,000 pen is such a flex 😂

[@TobySketchLoose]

haha it was a very generous gift, I figured I should use it!

[@JohnTravena]

That’s what it’s for

[@sarahvenz3654]

😮

[@TobySketchLoose]

🥴

[@marytesta3003]

I'm not creative enough to do inktober promps😂

[@katethacker9408]

You never know until you try. That’s my worry too, but I did every day last year!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You can take them literally, or go very left field - the first one is ghost... you could draw the ghost busters van, the ghost busters crew, draw any person from history, draw a normal urban scene and leave the distant buildings faint and 'ghosted', draw a ghostfish...

[@marytesta3003]

@@TobySketchLoose True! I'll give it a go. Dream is the 1st one!

[@Charlotte-fm1ne]

Love your style