Start Fountain Pen Sketching - In Just 15 Minutes

[@TobySketchLoose]

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[@sherylmckenney4334]

I’m new to watercolor and sketching and have learned a lot from your videos. I’ve never noticed how you hold your pen before. That may solve my problem with developing the loose style I love. Thank you.

[@windywednesday4166]

❤ Wow, that's a good tip. I hadn't noticed it. ❤

[@6479993104]

You have reignited my passion for drawing. Thank you!

[@cliffe02]

Excellent video Toby, especially how to hold the pen correctly for loose sketching, going to give it a shot right now, Merci.

[@anneonimus7204]

Brilliant Toby, you are gracious and patient with your time and skills, thank you 😊

[@Bella-vu6nx]

Thank you I’ve just bought a fountain pen and it’s been a lot of fun - your videos have been very inspiring and enjoyable. 😊

[@janisscilley43]

I really enjoyed your approach to fountain pens. Thank you for sharing. My Safari pen has indentations for finger placement. I am going to try moving my fingers above them.

[@ATHSketchNation]

Thanks for sharing and it’s time to try back to my old fountain pens

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

Thanks so much for showing me the correct way to use my fountain pen for loose sketching!! And also to see how non waterproof ink can be blended using a brush for shading. Loved learning your techniques and tips today.! 👏🏻👏🏻🧑🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

[@sheilagilleland4312]

I’m just now starting with ink and this is just what I needed.

[@faithfersten9622]

I bought a fountain pen and I am trying my best to sketch a scene without lifting the pen. a challenge. I so enjoy your teaching. I am now at ease to make mistakes and make them into something. Thanks

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wonderful!

[@bikeridernz6169]

Your sketching ideas are sooo good and I really really like your talking style. Thank you so much.

[@dsgnbldr]

Thank you - another excellent, information filled & informative session!

[@dinoantics6060]

Great helpful and insightful video, thanks.

[@rick72035]

Wow, really a great video, inspires me to grab my fountain pen and start sketching.

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Thank you for ideas and inspiration. It gives me other ideas with other supplies too.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@d_a_r_i_o]

Thank you for a most informative and inspiring presentation-I am going to get back into art 🎉

[@sharonbaker8851]

Great demo and tips! Very well explained! I have just started trying my hand at line and wash but don't really know what I'm doing, so I am calling it "play". Am using a Pigma Micron pen at the moment, but love the idea of using non-watercolor inks. Fountain or dip pens will be my next "play"!

[@lucys.artchat]

Haha lovely video Toby! Love that Tash is doing agility with Betty, i used to do it with my dog when he was young. Couldn't help but giggle that she was definitely not going to touch the contact on the A frame there 😆 such a hard concept to teach an athletic dog. Good luck to them on that journey! And thanks for more sketching fundamentals

[@TobySketchLoose]

ha yes, we've had a bit of a breakthrough putting a hurdle at the bottom of the contact... she runs under that quite consistently. The other week she launched herself from 2/3rds of the way up, over the top and landed on her face... so we thought we should try something different 🤯

[@cathrynallan2238]

Thank-you very much for this splendid video. It has encouraged me to take the deep leap into ‘ink first’. I admire your work and teaching techniques. 😀

[@GillWaugh]

Great information and ideas, Toby, thank you 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marytesta3003]

Thank you for another great video. I'm not a good drawer😢 I realized I have a death grip on my pen. I'm always thinking things have to be so realistic, so your style is freeing and more relaxed.

[@notperfectnoproblem]

You are the reason I started fountainpen sketching and skip the pencil. Still very gratefull for all your videos! Thank you.🙏

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@Amberchiclets]

What a nice video Toby, TY!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amandaluker9268]

So helpful. Thank you

[@amygschwind1643]

Thank you!!

[@ralphherrick596]

Very helpful.....I find it difficult to know where to start my sketch.....

[@acitysoughtafterministries2638]

Toby, have you published any books on loose urban sketching?

[@TobySketchLoose]

next year!

[@sharonelliott1075]

Hi Toby. I love your tutorials. You mentioned using smooth paper for fountain pens what paper do you use when you are adding watercolor.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You can find all my supplies linked here - www.sketchloose.co.uk/supplies

[@rwv3n]

re: tom's studio ink -- as it is an acrylic ink, does it have any flow issues in fountain pens? I've seen it used in calligraphy pens or dip pens and not in typical fountain pens. you do very lovely sketches, and i loved the trick with using a water soluble ink and a wet brush to soften shadow lines

[@TobySketchLoose]

To the best of my knowledge its a pigment ink, not an acrylic ink - it doesn't look like it's currently on sale

[@travelafricamagazine7922]

Hi, thanks for the video. Please can you tell me what the name is of the the brown pen you use in the video? Thank you.

[@artypeguy]

Toby, thank you for this video, I am excited to get started trying sketching with a fountain pen. I did have a few questions, first is there an ink cartridge that you can get that has waterproof ink in it? And secondly will all ink cartridges work in all pens or are they specific to the pen? Thank you. :)

[@TobySketchLoose]

there are platinum cartridges for platinum pens with carbon ink, there are at least 4-5 different types, best to check the brand of pen

[@bonnieghosh4945]

Please give full pen details so we can try and source them. We aren't familiar with the names you mentioned. I'm keen to start pen sketching.after watching your very inspirational video. I sketch with pencil only. Thanks a ton for this video.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hi Bonnie.. have you checked the blog post linked in the description?

[@angioman64]

Toby What are your thoughts on Fude pens? I love the marks they make but I can’t stop mine from clogging (and I’ve tried lots of different inks). Any tips?

[@TobySketchLoose]

I don't often use one im afraid

[@ash16lily23]

I really like using Fude nibs! I'm not sure which pen you're using, but I have several of the HongDian "Forest" pens with Fude nibs and I've not had any issues with clogging! I leave them inked up for months at a time with only short periods of use and have not had any issues other than an occasional hard start when the ink level is low, but I just prime the nib by pushing air out of the cartridge and it starts right up again. I've not tried a waterproof ink in one yet (that's next on the list) but I have used shimmer inks with no issues. Also, not sure if it really makes a difference or if it's just in my head, but I have had better luck with storing my pens nib up, especially with shimmer inks. Hope this is helpful!

[@angioman64]

@@ash16lily23 Many thanks for the advice.

[@diegoterneus2250]

Can I use India ink in a pen?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Nope!

[@diegoterneus2250]

@@TobySketchLoose I thought not. Thanks for your reply!

[@pinkie5209]

If you have a noodlers ahab pen you can get the best nib that will fit the ahab from fountain pen revolution. I t is a #6 fine or x fine ultra flex nib

[@mikep3142]

white page needs less exposure in order to see the lifework clearly!

[@TobySketchLoose]

ta for the feedback