Pen & Ink Drawing Tips | How add crosshatching to an arm

[@88feji]

this reminds me of Da Vinci's sketches .. the curly hatchings really convey the form so elegantly .. love it

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@spiderlink1248]

when you create a character so buff even his thumb is buff

[@Skateb0rder1]

And he must have been nervous cuz he has a habit of biting his thumbnails all the way to the nub.

[@MimixLight]

R·1 🤣

[@YeekTV_Atlanta]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kan50805]

Jjba

[@theswanlake2886]

@@kan50805 every buff character I see I think of Joseph Joestar

[@steelart1312]

I tried doing this. Its way harder than it looks. You make it look easy. LOL

[@alphonsodunn]

Steel Art haha...try doing it slowly and envision the lines before you draw them

[@Jamie-bw2cw]

3 years after upload i am have just found this video and its really clear and simple and i never knew something so simple as crosshatching could add so much depth and detail to a drawing, only been drawing for around a week and because of channels like these i have such an understanding of the body its great, like everyone says put in the time and you get it, 2 to 3 hours every night and i already feel good about drawing, tnx for the video man if your reading this.

[@Ads-C]

I love your method of crosshatching.

[@fionatanzer5270]

Thanks for your patient presentation - I learned a lot. I've never done cross hatching but admire it and love the purity of ink drawing and painting. I'm inspired to begin, most likely doing simple geometric forms to begin with. It looks like a very satisfying form of art.

[@alphonsodunn]

+Fiona Tanzer thats a smart way to start out. You'll love it

[@Sabamonster]

any chance we could swap brains for about two weeks so I could draw all the shit I've been wanting to draw my whole life? I'll give it back just as I found it, promise.

[@alphonsodunn]

Lmao good one

[@pugesis]

But if you had his brain, wouldn't you forget what you wanted to draw for your whole life?

[@Cracknutter22]

pugesis 🤔

[@jonathasfgoncalves1572]

You still wouldnt have the muscular memory to draw so smoothly though...

[@pugesis]

Jonathas Ferreira Actually, this is a common misconception. 'Muscle memory' is not learning that occurs in the muscles, rather it is synonymous with motor learning and procedural memory, both of which are entirely controlled within the brain. read more: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_memory

[@MoominBetz]

As always Alphonso you describe everything simply to get a detailed and what looks complex drawing. You are really helping me with studying line work with my art! Thank you :)

[@alphonsodunn]

MoominBetz :-) I like that I'm helping...hope you'll see much much improvement

[@Spitfireseven]

When I first saw your S line it was a realization of something dynamic. This video gives it's practical application and brings new life to something that might be very corny and basic in crosshatching application, like what I'm doing now. It creates connection with great subtlety. The power of this can't be underestimated. Thanks again Big Al.

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂🙏

[@rich3419]

Another excellent and well thought out tutorial. I'm always learning something new. I use your book as a daily practice guide. Thanks!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much for supporting

[@sydmcgrath6420]

Dear dude.. I don't know HOW I never came across to your channel or a single video so far :P but take it as a compliment because I started seeing your videos after I got interested in Leonardo Da Vinci's style for shading and finding shapes.. I think I've been drawing since I was like 3 or less, then went to art school with the SOLE PURPOSE of finding the instructions to become good at drawing and painting things, people, animals, places and everything else realistically but never found that knowledge. Wish I had internet back then and people like you to teach art lovers. So a huge Thank You for posting these.. they're turning out to be a great help!! :)

[@burlapjack4192]

I can't stop coming back to this video! Thank you for this demonstration and the inspiration that it gives me!

[@alphonsodunn]

No worries :-)

[@neindays]

I can't tell you how much this has helped me. I'm still learning, and my shading has been sloppy and unconvincing. Watching this I can now see it's because my hatching was added arbitrarily without any thought to the lines following the contours. Thank you so much for this!

[@alphonsodunn]

***** Glad it helped

[@ericrogal995]

an absolutely fabulous and outstanding tutorial! The way you have presented this and described on how to go about regulating the stroke is right on target. It's perfect, hands down. Pen and Inkers should note this one demo and have this info in their arsenal. Thanks so much Mr. Dunn.

[@alphonsodunn]

eric rogal Thanks much. Glad its appreciated

[@Corbin2908]

Thank you so much. I looked at a lot of drawings and dont really understand how the shading works but you just explained perfectly! :D

[@alphonsodunn]

+Jessica Ly :-) thanks. Glad I could help

[@Ron-xh1ge]

Great explanations with your video tutorials, very clear, articulate, and informative. Makes the video so instructive and easy to understand.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks, glad I could help : )

[@saraq9637]

You are such a great teacher. I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thank you!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Sara Quashnie Thanks much :-)

[@SubtleGiant]

Very cool style of cross hatching. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@PacificExpressions]

I took my time with hatching and made a nice little landscape. I don't have a lot of drawing experience so it's hard to understand how to lay down lines without muddling up the drawing. Your explanations are helpful 👍

[@rbcauz]

thanks Alphonso, beautiful drawing, beautiful technique, very helpful advice / instruction….very much appreciated.

[@firstnamelastname2983]

i love how you draw hands!!

[@alphonsodunn]

:-) thanks

[@LetsKickScoot]

Just the type of instruction I was looking for - a more or less theory of crosshatching. I look forward to practicing this now. Thanks, Alphonso!

[@alphonsodunn]

Let's Kick Scoot! no problem :-)

[@fernandourrea3677]

Gracias Alphonso, he aprendido mucho con tus tutoriales!

[@Fotozaic]

Thanks a lot man, I've used your videos to learn quite a bit on inking and shading things!

[@NuTypeNova]

I've recently started practicing this technique. I'm more practiced in the traditional art of shading. This video was great. Thank you

[@diogocarvalho3481]

Thanks for the class Alphonso,i am 40 but I love to draw, still I find that i have very much to learn. Warm regards from Portugal and keep up the good work.

[@alphonsodunn]

Diogo Carvalho thank you so much

[@javiermelgarejo9079]

Every time i get stuck in thought of what to draw, I watch one of your videos and get that positive motivation push that I need , thanks.

[@alphonsodunn]

+ nJavier Melgarejo : ) thats awesome. Glad I can help

[@JohnAlbertDiPasquale]

I plan to make a comic and this video i put in my list to teach me to know where the muscle tone is. Alphonso-sensei your videos is just the kind of tutorial I'm looking for! My comic is more of a Japanese style manga, BERSERK is the art style i admired and I searched for vids on teaching but most don't explain well especially the do's and don't.

[@alphonsodunn]

very welcome. Glad I could help : )

[@philipchuky6944]

Someone should make an Asmr video of the sound the fountain pen makes when he draws those lines

[@alphonsodunn]

***** lol

[@GiaTheSweetPotato]

OMG, I JUST LOOKED UP ASMR BECAUSE OF YOU AND HOLY SHIT THAT WAS WEIRD BUT SO RELAXING AT THE SAME TIME I'M NOT SURE HOW TO FEEL ABOUT THIS o.O

[@EllaStone]

***** there is someone who does that. Actually, it's his hobby so there are DOZENS of fountain pen ASMR videos on his channel. It's RelaxingASMR.

[@Sgtkerororo]

I never really have problems with shadowing before but I have been trying to do clothes since I'm more of an landscape artist and I've been experiencing problems with how to place shadow on clothes. Please do a video on this! I have fellow classmates who also experience this as well!!!!! Stay awesome

[@Letsgetart]

I am a new fan, love from Philippines! This is great tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@Laura-nr5hc]

I've never known how to crosshatching before. Now I know, that I have to practice a lot. Thank you for this video. It's very helpful. :)

[@alphonsodunn]

+Laura Taylor Glad it helped :-)

[@catherinegoldie3432]

You are an amazing artist💕

[@Merriwen]

A beautiful study of a muscular arm! I am really interested in furthering my knowledge and experience in pen and ink. This is the first of your videos that I have watched, but I am already hooked and have subscribed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Katie Eliot Thanks much for joining in :-)

[@easheese1]

could you do a series on shading muscles, your lessons gave me such a better understanding about shading, it was really confusing until I saw your videos thanks alot and keep up the great work!!

[@alphonsodunn]

no worries

[@janmeppe]

Although this video is quite old I still want to say: thank you for this video :) it's great! As an amateur artist I"ve watched most of your videos and have learned so much! Thanks for uploading these man!

[@alphonsodunn]

***** very welcome. Glad youre learning something

[@månemannmånemann]

Saw this to have the Lamy Safari demonstrated, and I'm now convinced that I should buy it (you can get them really cheap on eBay, like 14$ incl shipping with a bit of browsing). Beautiful drawing, nice to see a professional on youtube!

[@alphonsodunn]

+MÅNEMANN MÅNEMANN thats a niiiiice price

[@månemannmånemann]

Alphonso Dunn You wrote just as I pressed the order button! Here's the link if you or any others are interested (probably expires one of the days, but there are similar deals around) : www.ebay.com/itm/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Business-Office-Financial-Retail-Box-F-Nib-Color-Luxury/253209651779?hash=item3af478aa43:m:m5nN2Kqq2aecGIeMe82l6Vg

[@Alexander-1980-]

Amazing! Alphonso you are the best!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

Octavianus Agrippa thanks much.. hope it helped

[@kimcox5702]

I am a beginner at drawing and your tutorials have really helped me. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and wisdom.

[@alphonsodunn]

kim cox I'm glad they help..i hope you keep improving...stay at it :-)

[@TheLuther7]

wow, the way you explain it got me improve straight away, thanks

[@stygianphantasm8761]

Expanding my mind as an artist even though I should know this already.

[@patrickvanhoven4482]

So sad u stopped.

[@SuperXrunner]

I know life is tough and everyone is busy, but I really miss you on KZbin. Well, I miss your effective teaching skills and talent

[@alphonsodunn]

I am trying be more regular

[@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947]

Don't be embarrassed, but considered his arms to be the most beautiful ever drawn, these inking techniques are of the highest quality.

[@MikeoWar]

Really educational. Awesome stuff.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@TowardsTruth191]

HULK SMASH LIKE BUTTON!

[@alphonsodunn]

😀

[@randomorange6807]

👍

[@mikedelauter904]

Always loved the pen & ink pics in Encyclopedia's & Dictionaries (Y) Great Video Bro (Y)

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@suzubee9602]

I've been looking to improve my crosshatching and your tutorial helped me get a lot of new ideas. Thanks you! I am also looking into buying some fountain pens for myself, I've never owned them so I'm curious on which is a good site to buy buy some of these.

[@nadienone]

Thanks man, I was diggin' for some words like yours to sensibilize me thereof things of drawings... the people usually swim in a deep daily stupidity ... Best regards from Misiones!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Perro Oniriko thanks

[@karinkay3256]

This will greatly augment my Trogdor drawing abilities.

[@alphonsodunn]

💪

[@fifearte]

Hola Alphonso, muchas gracias por tu tips, realmente eres bueno dibujando, uno siempre aprende cosas nuevas.

[@alphonsodunn]

Youre very welcome : )

[@wickedfirefly13]

Thank you, you are highly skilled and knowledgeable. Thank you for so generously sharing. I appreciate your talent and guidance.

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome : )

[@josephinwales]

Just started watching your videos, seems there's a lot to learn from you. Keep up the good work! :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much.

[@MrRichulan]

Excellent, so much to learn from you!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks : )

[@steelart1312]

Amazing pen control. I have that pen and can't do that yet. I think this is my favorite because your drawing like an old master and its nice to see how they did their work and you did an amazing job. Kudo's

[@alphonsodunn]

Steel Art Thanks much. Its in the style of Hendrick Golztius

[@steelart1312]

I looked up the drawings of Master Golztius and was blown away thank you for letting me know. I love his drawing he did of his crippled left hand so beautiful but does not look burned.

[@alphonsodunn]

:-)

[@TeriBernardoMedia]

i love your video, scanned many inking videos, it's really great, brief and just honest. Thank you *subscribed only on this one.

[@alphonsodunn]

+Teri Bernardo Thanks much :-)

[@ethanolcarbonyl4025]

Best tip for etching....btw ive been learning this for about 2 weeks now...thos really helps ty

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks glad it helps

[@kiromusomu2909]

Awesome video as always Mr. Alphonso! I love your videos :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much : )

[@gabrielhawk]

You're amazing bro, I am learning so much with you. Thank you very much!

[@stevemccracken5856]

Excellent job with the information and I am learning much. Thank you.

[@alphonsodunn]

Steve McCracken keep learning :-)

[@alexanderangelov5515]

Perfect as always!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@fabroc8]

Really cool video! This reminds me of Da Vinci´s drawings...

[@alphonsodunn]

+fabroc8 :-) Thanks

[@artisbreathing]

great work dude, learned a lot! also the thumbs on the arm remind me of bridgman a little. also your linework is gorgeous, you and that lamy safari were made for each other.

[@alphonsodunn]

+Mariacristina Romano Thanks so much :-)

[@flance911]

I want to see how to draw a face with this technique :)

[@russianbot8423]

You use lighter crosshatch lines and more negative space.

[@stevenskadal]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks!

[@skinz1234]

Was this a response to my email? Well i needed this very bad and theres so much info here that i am gonna eat it up and use in the future so THANKKKKK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU SO MUCHHHHHHHHHHH for keeping me going and strong :) YOU DA MAN ALPHONSO!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

Alphonsos DaMan Keep going D! just keep going! :-)

[@SULLYco]

It's nice to see a brother in one of these tutorial vids for a change

[@tiannimyers1204]

I was thinking the same thing lol when I found this channel.

[@simrsm5908]

Sully The Artist he even has a book :)

[@folbfolb]

what's that supposed to mean?

[@azzystillborne9125]

Folb that he's black. For some reason all black people refer to each other as brothers

[@folbfolb]

HOLLOW NANO Oh. But jeez, does it even matter if he's black or white? For all I care, he has to be a good artist. Which he is.

[@miscelaneasdealguem]

To me you're one of the best artists out there. I learned so much from your videos. Thank you

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much

[@ThonChexChannel]

THIS IS THE THING I WAS SEARCHING FOR! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! :D

[@alphonsodunn]

Thon chex :-) youre most welcome

[@acornwillows7995]

Thank you so much! Thinking of it as sculpting and 3 dimensional really helps!

[@verminvibesart]

grt wrk dude!!!!!! thanks!!!!! I am an budding manga artist and was kinda facing problem in the process of cross hatching.......and ya..good artwork on dat arm!!!! keep uploading dis kind of helpful vids!!!!^-^

[@alphonsodunn]

+Mike Starlord thanks. You can count on it

[@gemzki002]

I found difficulty in cross hatching I'm using Unipin then I found this tutorial I will give it a try again by tomorrow... Thank you for sharing P.S. I've learned stippling from your channel too :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Awesome!

[@moveimgay02]

Let's talk about those hands.

[@alphonsodunn]

+CJ Hayes lol

[@LeadFootedPom]

Fantastic work! ✨👌🏼😊

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks :-)

[@andreabatten9124]

Excellent demonstration thank you ☺

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks much :-)

[@WeresMyWall]

Loved the way you moved with that pen, precise and smooth. Btw do you prefer the fountain pen you used in this video or a pilot pen v5? I love the v5 mostly due to the perfect amount of ink it gives out for one to move around smoothly and whatnot, but would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@alphonsodunn]

WeresMyWall hmmm, perhaps fountain pen because of the ability to vary line width really, its fun...

[@kristinnormann9977]

Wow, this is amazing!

[@JohnMorton721]

Very informative. Just cracked open a set of dip pens today and not really sure what I'm doing. I may need some different paper because I keep scratching it and getting fibers in the nib.

[@alphonsodunn]

yea, try using bristol paper and be lighter with the pressure you apply

[@edwardartetv]

Amazing way of drawing !!..

[@GiaTheSweetPotato]

OMG, HOW DO YOU DO THAT? :O Imma try to this next time I'm drawing!!

[@alphonsodunn]

April Sunshine lol go for it!

[@rafaelramirez9016]

Hello Alphonso, awesome tutorial...how much does the line need to be marked for this type of drawing?

[@tenfauten]

This really helps me to correct my drawing skills! Thank YOU!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Chellotta glad it helps :-)

[@whitescape]

thanks for these videos. Very helpful and inspiring. Keep up the good works!

[@alphonsodunn]

***** no worries...once they are useful :-)

[@savagecommenter7714]

You're now my idol!

[@alphonsodunn]

+savage commenter : ) big shoes to fill O_O

[@pradeepsethi90]

i had given up on cross hatching... thought it didn't have depth... you changed my mind sir...

[@alphonsodunn]

Dont give up

[@AlexisAlexander646]

Well, it depends how you use it. In my opinion, cross hatching can only take you so far, that's why I like to just use a greyscale, using different amounts of pressure and different pencil hardness', then blending them together to get a smooth look. I don't really like the look of crosshatching even if it's good for shading.

[@babufits1584]

[Shaolin Voice] Your crosshatch game is strong💪🏿, I bow to you🙏🏿

[@alphonsodunn]

+Babu Fits lol Shaolin Voice ...but thanks

[@steelart1312]

I stil love this even after watchung it twentyish times. Can u do more classes where u copy old masters drawings with a fountain pen. I know you get asked to do thousand of classes so its ok if u cant.

[@alphonsodunn]

Steel Art lol I'll do my best

[@pquiros]

Mmm, Like Michelangelo's crosshatching. Awesome!

[@alphonsodunn]

JUAN PABLO QUIROS ZUÑIGA hmm thanks

[@Nathaniellgonzalez]

Great information...what would you recommend for newbie comic inker to use for pencils and pens? What do you think of Illustrator pens?

[@alphonsodunn]

+Nate Gonzalez Try as many different types of pens you can afford

[@chrisdruryno1]

your videos are so helpful. Thank you

[@alphonsodunn]

Chris Drury glad they help

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

Thanks, and I loved the music.

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@pioneerkiller251]

Ahh man thats sick dude love it by the way I liked this vid👍🏼👍🏼

[@alphonsodunn]

Pioneerkiller thanks much!!

[@omarivy3682]

great tutorial!

[@WisperMetal]

You know the epicness will kick in once you hear the Metal Gear Solid like soundtrack come in 5:30

[@alphonsodunn]

Lol

[@janan7838]

this was very helpful!! you inspire me so much :))

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@TheLazyStuff]

Hey Alphonso. Could you share any tips you have for artists who are coming out of high school and are trying to start their career? I'm a senior and I don't know whether to go into an art college or to a regular college. I'm also trying to pursue a career in concept art. Any advice would be appreciated!

[@alphonsodunn]

+TheLazyStuff I'll try to do a video on what little I know. But its important to do as much research as you can on the careers of successful artists as well as on the schools and most importantly do a thorough self-evaluation.

[@ECT52]

amazing. thoughtful. art.

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks

[@marcolongobardi4705]

Thankyou Alphonso!! Great lesson!!

[@praaht18]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@alphonsodunn]

+praaht18 thanks.

[@stevesteveberger9424]

Good stuff.

[@jesxs8485]

omg that music you put while you were drawing SO MUCH BASS and great drawing btw

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks...too much bass? Lol

[@jesxs8485]

***** its because im using earphones and there is a lot of bass and it sounds amazing

[@alphonsodunn]

lol