Pen & Ink Drawing Tutorials | How to draw a winter landscape

[@addas1392]

I never thought I would draw. After watching your videos, I realized myself and started working out on them. Thank you so much for your free videos Alphonso. You mean a lot to us. I would love to see you in person one day.

[@mikesaad8550]

75 years old, just taking up sketching. I like the way you allow for a basic framework to serve as a springboard for your imagination.

[@ollie54able]

Im 70 1/2 and just starting too cheers. 😎

[@myriamh3740]

Really impressive. I followed the tutorial to make a gift for my sister and even though it wasn't nearly as impressive i never thought i would be able to draw something like that. Thanks!

[@garreth8753]

For real. I am in love with Pen and Ink because of your stuff. I think ive watched everyone of your videos at least twice each. I cant wait for your book :) You are the best art teacher on KZbin, hands down.

[@alphonsodunn]

Garreth Hodgkinson Thanks so much for the support...Means alot to me :-)

[@clementepascale159]

It's so impressive how you render the snowy tree. It's so realistic, even if I already know your style I was still amazed by the final effect

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much

[@SuperOlds88]

Lots of people can draw but few can teach to draw so thank you for sharing your skills of art and teaching. Merry Christmas.

[@sodiumcyanidee]

All of your videos are so wonderful. Your calming voice, the gentle movements of your hands, the beautiful work you produce. I always look forward to what you create. Happy holidays, as always.

[@alphonsodunn]

Alyej Idnef thanks so much. Happy Holidays! :-)

[@evolutivemediajose7779]

***** I agree with Alyej and most followers, you seem to be strongly God-gifted. All the best in 2015!

[@putrifiskandar8824]

I've been using pencils my whole life to sketch, and now I'm completely amazed at how a single pen can also produce a realistic landscape. I haven't been sketching for a while but looking at your videos makes me really want to start sketching again. I'm so excited to try this one. Thank you so much! I hope it's going to be as easy as it seems :)

[@alphonsodunn]

+Putri F Iskandar Believe me, you can do it!

[@putrifiskandar8824]

Aww you're so kind, thanks!! :))

[@738polarbear]

Why would anybody dislike this?Very intelligent drawing,nicely explained.

[@alphonsodunn]

lol Thanks

[@DrDiiego]

Absolutely brilliant! Your shading style is absolutely amazing. Very relaxed, yet very professional.

[@alphonsodunn]

DrDiiego thanks much :)

[@yashwanth1999]

you are one of few KZbinrs who reply to every comment

[@alphonsodunn]

My pleasure

[@walkermartin2002]

Youre stuff is awesome, i recently watched the textures drawing vids you made and want to start pen and ink in the new year. Thanks for being an inspiration and a great artist for the internet to watch at midnight lol

[@alphonsodunn]

***** lol thanks alot...hope to see your new drawings

[@marcusfrazier4923]

The real question is, WHO the hell gave this guy a thumbs down?? He's been near-flawless in every video he's executed. Anyway, excellent work sir. I ENJOY watching you craft your mountains. Again, I hope you have much, much more to show.

[@alphonsodunn]

Macus Frazier Lol thanks. Glad you enjoyed them

[@agnieszkagodlewska2518]

Wow, You are the best teacher on YT, Chapeau bas!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Agnieszka Godlewska lol thanks

[@blancabuenrostro7259]

WOW I LOVE IT, THATS A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE. THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS TUTORIAL MR DUNN.

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome : )

[@jacquelinegustave4999]

Merci mille fois pour toutes ces vidéos que vous partagez avec nous. Je vous souhaite de passer d'excellentes fêtes de fin d'année.

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks so much! I wish you the best as well :-)

[@chryseliss]

Thanks for sharing! Found this super insightful and love to see the process and how you use strokes to flesh out shapes/shadow. Going to work my way through your videos now, I'm sure I'll learn a lot. Forever grateful artists like you care to share videos like this. Awesome work!

[@alphonsodunn]

I hope you'll enjoy them : )

[@rhohit]

you deconstruct everything to simpler pieces. love it!

[@Coasterdude02149]

AWESOME video, man- Love the drawing, it's amazing! Liked what you had to say, helpful & sound advice.

[@alphonsodunn]

Coasterdude02149 thanks much :-)

[@biggunno1]

awesome mountains! the fineline marker pen really makes them pop

[@alphonsodunn]

Tim Bettcher yup

[@charlespeterson4438]

Always a joy to watch. Have a good Christmas and a happy and successful New Year. I look forward to continuing to follow your channel throughout 2015. Best wishes.

[@alphonsodunn]

Charles Peterson thanks so much! The support from everyone has meant alot

[@chrishartmann8069]

Thanks again for another great year of videos. Looking forward to seeing what you got in store for us. In 2014 you must've moved too because no longer are we treated to a rendition of sirens. Peace

[@alphonsodunn]

CHRIS HARTMANN LOL I did actually

[@effie924]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Alphonso we got snow this morning the first...I use references and mine never look like what I see in the reference. I like that :) big hugs and thank you for all you do!

[@alphonsodunn]

effie924 lol yup..Thanks so much

[@ImHereForYourArtStream]

I am getting into pen & ink. And You are an inspiration to me. I am a new Subscriber and will be looking forward to seeing more of you. All the stuff you do is great and lots of fun. I like hearing you explain what you are doing during each drawing. Very informative, I am learning alot from you. Thanks for another GREAT VIDEO.

[@alphonsodunn]

R/C FROG 71 glad you find them helpful...thanks :-)

[@CloudieV]

I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done during the year! Happy holidays :)

[@alphonsodunn]

you're very welcome..thank you

[@Skullgrin140]

Amazing work Alphanso, I can see a little bit of crosshatching done in this specifically in the mountains and it works so brilliantly. Happy Holidays mate.

[@alphonsodunn]

Same to you...Thanks so much

[@sukilu1964]

Great stuff. Excellent tutorials.

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks

[@roberth61]

That's a class act Alphonso

[@alphonsodunn]

Robert Hess thanks so much :-)

[@Lumoooh]

Your mountains are just perfect

[@alphonsodunn]

Lumoooh You can get it too :-)

[@lagunas.jl.1]

Hello Alphonso, thank you for the effort put into your channel and pedagogic material. I'm going through your first book, trying to develop the line of balance in my drawings. This is an beautiful landscape, would you please comment on how would you approach an Arctic seascape: ice-floe, icebergs and of course the ocean? Have a great day!

[@alphonsodunn]

I should definitely do a tutorial on this. But in the mean time I suggest you trying to simplify a scene like that by first thinking of the ocean as like the main base of the composition then place the iceberg and floating ice blocks as a simple forms.

[@MrTualbezi]

ALPHONSO the pen wizard !

[@alphonsodunn]

MrTualbezi :-) I like the sound of that

[@deonnatomlinson5762]

Thank you so much for your demonstration & for explaining the hows & whys 👍 Your videos are such a blessing 😇🙏👍🎁

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@oplenti]

very good tutorials, awesome pictures... you're very inspiring! thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@alphonsodunn]

+László Gasparics very welcome : )

[@meakodawilson8698]

Thank you so much, this made drawing a complex landscape much easier, normally takes me hours because i'm to much of a perfectionist!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Meakoda Wilson relax a lil :-)

[@meakodawilson8698]

+Alphonso Dunn I will try! lol :)

[@OhBombii]

+Meakoda Wilson nice, "NARUTO!!!"

[@meakodawilson8698]

👌

[@mamawren]

Happy Holidays! I kook forward to your upcoming videos and your Strathmore classes!

[@alphonsodunn]

mamawren :-) Thanks so much

[@Gomus123]

Amazing , this really looks fun !

[@alphonsodunn]

noor R.l it is!

[@judilynn9569]

I really enjoy your tutorials, Alphonso. Happy New Year!

[@alphonsodunn]

Judi Lynn thanks :-) Happy New Year!

[@DylanFowler]

Really special image you created there Alphonso. Happy new year.

[@alphonsodunn]

Dylan Fowler Thanks much! Happy New Year

[@DylanFowler]

My pleasure. I am looking forward to your next video.

[@arciafrench993]

Great video. I learn a lot from you. Happy holidays. Keep sharing with us.

[@alphonsodunn]

Arcia French As long as I can I will :-)

[@Aj-luv-Blossoms]

Merry Christmas an A Happy New Year!!!!! May God Bless you through the new 2015!!!! ;-

[@alphonsodunn]

April Spangler thanks very much. I wish you the same and more!!

[@Aj-luv-Blossoms]

You are welcome......❤ Have you seen my art stuff yet? I still dont know how to put a link here......why dont you look click on my profile page you can see it there..❤

[@Aj-luv-Blossoms]

Hi......😀

[@alphonsodunn]

April Spangler WOW!! I love them! How large are those! so much detail. All stipples?

[@Aj-luv-Blossoms]

Yeah i do all my drawings in pencil first then do dot drawing after.....Alphonso..

[@Mariamart2024]

That was really inspiring, Thanks very much Merry Christmas

[@emetcor5971]

Восхитительная работа!!! Огромное вам спасибо и с наступающим вас 2015!!! ;-)

[@alphonsodunn]

Emet cor Thanks so much! I hope you have a wonderful 2015 as well :-)

[@Thronetheory]

hey man you have been so helpful with your videos it has helped me so much drawing pen.your such a good drawer.

[@alphonsodunn]

Ziggy Gamer thanks much! Lets hope 2015 will be even more awesome!

[@azrfn]

Your drawings are awesome. Please keep up the good work! Many greetings from Germany. 😊✏️

[@alphonsodunn]

Kai Hölters thanks so much

[@tombryan720]

Great work!

[@Matulite]

Thanks, your videos have been helping me out a lot! Could you do a tutorial on how do draw snow-covered pines, like between 3:25 and 3:59? I did your tutorial on trees a few days ago, but pine trees are a completely different shape.

[@alphonsodunn]

+Matulite Thanks. Yup, thats been requested quite a few times

[@Matulite]

+Alphonso Dunn I only just noticed you uploaded a second tutorial on trees only 12 hours ago haha. You're already way ahead of me :-D

[@Matulite]

+Alphonso Dunn Incidentally, you might want to change the name of one of the videos. The first video was called "Pen & Ink Drawing Tutorials | How to draw trees", and the second was called "How to Draw Trees | Pen & Ink Drawing Tutorials". It's not easy to tell them apart :-D

[@alphonsodunn]

+Matulite lol You're right. THanks

[@brettinnj]

I have only been drawing for a week or two and have learned a lot from all your videos. Thank you for that. I ordered your book (even though it is "Prime", amazon gave me a delivery date 9 days out). I slowed down this video to 1/4 speed to try to figure out how you drew the evergreen tree. It looks like you are just "scribbling" yet it looks great. Any chance you could make a video on how to do this? Also, I read that you are in Passaic county. I grew up in Passaic county and now live in Sussex county. Do you offer adult classes anywhere? Thanks again for all the videos. They are greatly appreciated.

[@nguyenmy3007]

So beautiful. Thanks for teaching

[@alphonsodunn]

+nguyen my no worries.

[@robear888]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@AntonioMazzolaWatercolors]

Wonderful as usual. I enjoy your videos so much. What video editing software do you use?

[@alphonsodunn]

final cut

[@ajurveda1]

Great drawing and great music.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@kan-zee]

Holey ...this is Fantastic

[@alphonsodunn]

Kanzee :-) thanks

[@u00drk1]

I'm curious, How would you draw an underwater landscape with pen and ink? I was thinking about it and it seems difficult. Could you make a video on that? Seems like it would be a neat challenge

[@alphonsodunn]

u00drk1 same techniques...but I'll add it to the list :-)

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

Anyway, this is nothing short of amazing 😊...like man, this is beautiful. :)

[@evgeniyanovich]

Thank you, Alphonso! As always good stuff! Happy Holidays!

[@alphonsodunn]

Evgeni Yanovich thanks much. Hope you enjoyed your holidays!

[@idesign225]

Thanks for tips man ... can I ask you to do more outdoor drawings if you please

[@alphonsodunn]

IDesign That series will continue, no worries :-)

[@evelaton5142]

2 years ago. Time flies....

[@courtoonstudio]

Great work as always man. Inspiring every time... All the best in 2015

[@alphonsodunn]

Flo Jitz Thanks so much! Wishing you the same my friend :-)

[@mattrn58]

Merry Christmas Alphonso

[@alphonsodunn]

Matthew Moore thanks Matt! I hope you have a merry one as well

[@donnad7373]

Good tutorial. I like your detailed explanation in the beginning. I want to ink draw trees on distant mountains. Can you recommend one of your videos for that? Thanks.

[@alphonsodunn]

Check the urban sketching and linear perspective playlists

[@donnad7373]

Alphonso Dunn Thanks Alphonso. Will do! Take care now.

[@Blorvax]

inspiring stuff thank you so much for sharing your expirience in a great way!

[@alphonsodunn]

my pleasure

[@HugoSanchez-dj5qo]

FANTASTICO :D GOOD WORK AMIGO

[@alphonsodunn]

Hugo Sanchez muchas gracias

[@laeythh__1211]

Yay I was waiting for it! 😄 still perfect

[@alphonsodunn]

gomz sister :-)

[@Marquezcesar_]

Excellent job as always professor, I hope everything is going well, Best wishes with all of your projects! and Happy Holidays! :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Hey Cesar, thanks so much! I hope you get some rest, create some art, and bounce back next semester rejuvenated! Also I hope you're starting to think about putting a portfolio together O_o

[@Marquezcesar_]

***** Yeah that's the plan, and Im really thinking about of putting a portfolio together, So I'm gonna dedicate this whole recess to it! thank you for all your support professor! Im really glad I met you! :)

[@emiltingstrom1314]

Something that would be intresting to see is how to draw Mechs, that's something I never seem to be able to figure out how to draw them with posture and how they're constructed so to be said.

[@alphonsodunn]

***** thats an idea

[@hadengbc4359]

I would love to be able to do the mountains as you do

[@alphonsodunn]

You can. See my how to draw mountains video

[@jude1515]

Beautiful and what kind of pen did you say you used?

[@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_]

Judith Hamilton he's using micron pigma pens

[@proyc95]

Beautiful sketch

[@Iciclesoulforever88]

This video sure will be helpful one day!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family kind sir!! :) Only good things for you to come :)

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks much! I wish you the same :-)

[@Iciclesoulforever88]

Cool!!! :) happy to hear!!! :) Continue your fantastic work!!!

[@momcat2011]

SUPERB!!

[@alphonsodunn]

momcat2011 thanks much :-)

[@dylanstout5053]

Could you do a tutorial incorporating colored ink? That would really help! Keep up the great work!

[@alphonsodunn]

thats on its way :-)

[@solguardian94]

Awesome tutorial man btw what was the music you used

[@alphonsodunn]

E's JammyJams "O little town"

[@COLORPAPERPRINCESS]

maybe you can make a video about your materials? love your art so much! colorpaper princess

[@alphonsodunn]

+colorpaper princess (colorpaperprincess) Thanks so much. I started one, will definitely continue soon :-)

[@Artchick1972]

you have amazing talent!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

thanks much

[@novajoy7454]

omg!!ferry nice

[@chickknightgreenleaf820]

master Dunn ! can you give tip about fish eye effect ?

[@alphonsodunn]

Chickknight Greenleaf master lol..I wish, but thanks...fish eye effect eh...I should try it out here for you guys to see

[@albinahmedi8259]

O my god it is realy??? It is so cool

[@alphonsodunn]

+Albin Ahmedi :-)

[@shruthirk9167]

Amazhang!😎

[@kurzification]

You do a really good job.... of making that look easy lol

[@sduman21]

Hi lovely drawing.. how long did take it to draw

[@alphonsodunn]

Serdar Duman Thanks much...About 40 mins

[@poisonouspotato7338]

Awesome Mountains man, i try to get that kind of texture every time, but i guess i need to work on my shading :/.

[@alphonsodunn]

PoisonousPotato thanks...yeah, it takes some practice

[@poisonouspotato7338]

***** I know it's not your kind of thing, but do you think you could draw some stuff that's Steampunk related? I just began so im curious and there isn't much on KZbin

[@alphonsodunn]

PoisonousPotato hmm, I'll try to add that

[@bossgodfrey4841]

Awesome!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@LuisNgchongJrArt]

fantastic! the focal ppoint of this drawing is very well done I see you detailed the trees around the area where the house and the white snow making it pop out of the drawing. I agree that to show a subject focal point needs directional lines a lot of detailed around it its all there in this drawing but if I was me to do it I would do it differently. yes I agree the more you use reference with your art eventrully your mind kind create from imagination. when I use refereance I use many sketches and pics and combined them and walla!! imagination drawing!! ok draw tropical landscape "palm trees".

[@alphonsodunn]

Luis NgchongJrArt lol yup...different goal, very similar process

[@denisseescobar9468]

Eres increíble!!

[@alphonsodunn]

muchas gracias

[@ChrisMason_01]

This is amazing!!

[@alphonsodunn]

: ) thanks

[@TView-ew7hc]

Hi, you draw well. How do you draw the rain?

[@alphonsodunn]

Short strokes

[@TView-ew7hc]

@@alphonsodunn Thanks.

[@rosamontero946]

is that a blue led pencil?

[@rodkennedy5032]

I noticed you worked from foreground to background...the opposite from what I would do in a painting. But I love how it developed

[@alphonsodunn]

: )

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

Wait a minute.... You dont use references...how o_o .... Okay you said drawing from memory...wow..thats crazy...in a good way. Youre truly ,truly well learned. I'm buying that book lol

[@ScheherazOdd]

***** Could you explain the reason for the blue pencil? I know it has something to do with the pencil not showing up in photographs or something, but it obviously shows up on video. ;) I'm just wondering what the point of it is. Can it be erased? Thanks!

[@alphonsodunn]

Megan Coyle I just happened to grab that one to sketch with here...just an aesthetic choice lol

[@Ohcanada28]

Wow!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

+Ohcanada28 Thank you!

[@225rc]

Great work

[@alphonsodunn]

225rc thanks

[@benjamintchang3923]

niiice. good tips!

[@mattval9097]

Hey Alphonso, You are an incredible artist, I learn so much from your videos. It is amazing to me that you offer this elite level of art instruction to the public out of the kindness of your heart. it must be a lot of work to produce your channel. Please let the viewers know how we can support you. I would LOVE for you to write a pen and ink instructional book someday. Art instruction books are lacking in that medium and you are the best. Thanks

[@alphonsodunn]

***** Hey Thanks so much for the show of support. My first book on pen and ink drawing is in the works right now I hoping to get most of the work done this month or next then I will start up a kickstarter project to help put it out there. I would definitely appreciate the support then. Thanks :-)

[@mattval9097]

I will Definitely show my support, I'll look for the kickstarter and I want a copy for my library, FOR SURE! You have the rare talent to produce on of the potentially greatest books on pen in ink ever written. Take your time and make it awesome like your videos, I think your book will be around for ages as a reference for artists.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much Matt. Thats truly what I hope for :-)

[@babygirlN123]

Great vid

[@PsychonautTV]

Good Job, 100% Like! GG WP and happy holidays! ^_^

[@alphonsodunn]

***** Thank you. Happy Holidays!!

[@M.E.A.Recovery.Artist.writer]

Ok I love ur work n I learn so much from u n have for yrs now. However I need to know how to make snow covered branches. Trees covered in snow. Waters edge with snow. If I were painting it would be rather simple but with graphite it's difficult n no one is covering this topic. Too many lazy artist who do not want to do individual pieces. Like leaves. They find ways to group them for speed instead of taking the time to draw each one. I want to draw each one.

[@darskicutler1894]

you almost convince me to work in pen and ink :) but it is so demanding.

[@alphonsodunn]

But its double rewarding : )

[@Rotaks]

But... ...how to draw mountains with - snow on them? How you differ that this not a simply light on mountain but it's a white snow? And how you draw snow in shadow area? I mean, in shadows area there be places with snow and without snow (naked rock) how to draw this differences?

[@alphonsodunn]

You use contrast and local value. I will perhaps have to do a video on this

[@ginguu2490]

this was helpful ^^