Traditional Lineart Tutorial • Amunet • Micron Pen Inking

[@tajasnothere]

Im watching this calmly while two of my roommates are throwing up in the bathroom. Happy St. Paddy’s Day :)

[@stiffglyph6505]

Taja ah nice

[@sandro1096]

how are they today?

[@tajasnothere]

@@sandro1096 theyre doing ok! we're still technically my roommates but i haven't seen them in several months because they both went home to their families bc of covid

[@_random_ema]

@@tajasnothere the real og you respond to people years later

[@tajasnothere]

@@_random_ema ;)) im always on youtube lol

[@JHasTheDeathNote]

i tried so hard to pay attention to the tips at first and then i just got entirely lost in how beautiful this piece is and this is probably why i'll never learn anything

[@niiyon4852]

No man keep on practicing you can do it man ☺️

[@JHasTheDeathNote]

@@niiyon4852 awwh this comment made me so happy because I've watched this two years ago and now I realized how far I've come in art since then. Everything really does come into its place with some time and practise ☺️💕

[@niiyon4852]

@@JHasTheDeathNote aww thank you so much I'm very glad

[@kat3109]

DIY light box: a piece of glass from a picture frame (you can get these at the dollar store + if you get a big enough one you can keep the frame on, which I recommend because the glass is sharp!), a large Tupperware container slightly smaller than your glass, and a phone flashlight. I did this recently and it worked perfectly! I know it’s random but I’m at the part of the video where she mentions them and I was like “oh shit I have a hack for this!!!”

[@MiharuTwinsPro]

Katelynn Johnson i think i actually can use this,thanks!

[@phinephrogs3812]

I just use my pen display (not everyone has one, I know) and put on a white screen

[@bun_333]

this is probably my favorite sketch so far, I absolutely love this piece

[@xCielorosax]

I'd like to use microns more but I always get very wobbly lines even on smooth paper so at the moment I've found they are alright for doing loose sketches that don't need to actually look neat.

[@BZ1610]

What alternative do you use for neat sketches?

[@kylelord240]

@@BZ1610 use mitsubishi ink pens

[@drv4543]

perfect tutorial. you brought up pretty much every single problem i've had while trying to learn lining with a micorn pen and provided a solution to it. thank you so much for this!

[@aleezabeee]

Your characters are very androgynous to me! I never know if it's a boy or a girl, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I like that it could be up for interpretation.

[@justinsmith5870]

Aleeza Chamberlin thats only good if it's intentional. I have the problem where it's not. Lol

[@seraphstray1552]

She said in the video when drawing the ribbons that it's a she.

[@ChapterMasterADO]

The drawimgs have an option to decide if they want to he a boy or girl. We should draw hormones for it to take. Lol

[@sjasminte1926]

I know I'm late to the party, but what an absolute gold mine. Jam-packed with so much valuable info I sat completely transfixed from beginning to end, lol. As a bonus I feel justified in recently having bought these fineliners in every color I could get my hands on!

[@fruitbatfox]

The idea of using like weight to show shadow was totally new to me, and I’m really excited to start trying it!!

[@flatlanders]

Great tutorial, and excellent surprise kitty cameo ;)

[@girlfriday1299]

I was trying to see how I could make designs on crappy paper watercolor cards that just let the paint through, and I found this! A great lesson and an inspiration for new ideas! Thanks so much!

[@stephanomalyarts2647]

These were really great tips. I'm always learning and trying new things. :) And your drawing is sooooo amazing, as usual. I always always enjoy watching your videos, especially lineart.

[@mitchellreed562]

This is my favorite piece from you so far and this is only the line art! I've been in a rut of serious artist's block for the past 3+ months and I'm getting so much inspiration already; gorgeous as always!

[@arvindshukla8040]

Heyyyy, human from da past! I just wanted to say that I really hope you had gotten out of your art block and if so then I bet you are an amazing artist!

[@devongrenier3851]

When it comes to using a lightbox I really like doing a very simple tracing of the sketch underneath, turning the lightbox off, and then going in to add line variation. It's just easier for me because my sketches typically aren't very light so keeping the lightbox on while trying to do line variation can get a bit confusing because the sketch lines start looking like the inked lines. Plus it's really nice to see a before and after with line variation, I always take pics of the 1st step of inking and then afterward and it's cool to see how big of a difference it makes and how much it improves the entirety of the piece. I'm super excited to see this piece colored though, looks incredible already

[@Veltzshmertz]

I love your line arts and finished pieces, they look so precious. And those flows fabrics ❤ great video, as always Danica.

[@RBIllustration]

This is really helpful, thank you! I struggle with traditional inking with a standard fineliner so I'm going to try out these tips. Your lineart is always beautiful!

[@Lilithly]

Awesome picture! Really looking forward to the coloured version of this.

[@lisarene316]

Please do more lineart videos like this! This was wonderfully insightful and a great overall watch.

[@AshleyIsArtsy]

I wish I had the patience for doing detailed lines like that! I have such a bad habit of just sketching something quick and moving on! Would love to get into the habit of making finished pieces instead of just sketches, though. Love the tutorial! Just got a set of Microns a week or so ago and I've been struggling with them a bit.

[@QueenOfShovels]

So talented! Loved your kitty popping in too, made me giggle!

[@nina9346]

THANK YOU this is exactly what I was looking for!! Super helpful stuff!

[@ambercolby5527]

I adore all of your artwork, but this piece is probably by far one of my favorite. I love this pose and figure! Can't wait to see the finished product. Also, this tutorial was really helpful and insightful to your process for inking

[@veryhappy143]

GORGEOUS!! this is so helpful! thank you!

[@LemonCait]

Wow this is the same way I ink, same materials too haha! This piece is absolutely beautiful!

[@MathewThomasMS]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been searching for a good lineweight tutorial for so long and I finally found one! Thank you so much!

[@sketchbooksarah9036]

Could you possibly upload a realtime inking video on an illustration? I’d love to see your process slowed down

[@zoeymeeks9479]

Amazing, beautiful, and breathtaking, as per usual

[@adamkovacs5883]

Loving the new hair! And I would love to see this character more!!! I already love it a bunch! This topic was super helpful! Thank you for that 😊

[@corinnelansdown8120]

I love your artwork so much you are so talented. I would someday love to see your interpretation of Princess Kida.

[@pebblekitty]

this is some a+ content, exactly the kind of video i was looking for, thank you!

[@06gjaideep62]

Great artwork and thanks for the advice.

[@crimsonBlair]

I found your channel some days ago and I'm totally in love with your style (': plus, I'm starting with watercolors and I haven't found many channels that paint cartoonish-non realistic people, so basically it seems that I won't use Netflix this month 😂 Thanks for sharing all this content!

[@Oscar-yy1ls]

I love watching your videos, everytime I do I'm inspired to draw and so it helps me fill my sketchbook XD

[@DrawingIllustrationsAndArts]

nice drawing cant wait for the color version.

[@SofiyaLevina]

Really nice video and explanation of the process. Beautiful work!

[@arthurcastillo5125]

First? yeah! I just want to tell you I really love your art, you're such an inspiration to me.

[@ohno7552]

So excited to see you coloring this illustration ✨ also this was so helpfull I learned so much

[@taciturntam951]

I hope you see this, but I've recently found your channel and you have inspired me so much. I'm a good artist however I haven't drawn in probably two years, I've just lost my confidence completely. What would you recommend to build my confidence in drawing back up? I never know what to draw and when I do get ideas I can't make it look the way I want and get frustrated. I feel like Im losing my talent :(

[@cecio.9239]

wow, its beautiful!!!

[@somethingknight8710]

Man I drew something that I like and now I'm scared to paint it because I might mess up

[@linearchitect]

Thanks for sharing danica, this is a big help for improving skill set 😀😀

[@thedropsensei1593]

Love your work. You're awesome!!!!

[@silverwolfdraws9845]

Can you do a video on how to make art as detailed as you can? That is something that I struggle with.

[@cielphantomhive9725]

So many details!!! 😨😵😱😍💖💖

[@D.ollydraw]

i love your style!

[@SHCreationsYoutubeChannel]

Lovely line work. I'm glad I'm not the only one who says do do haha. X

[@mythic2830]

I love this piece and thanks for the tips!! 💜💚

[@danny_decheeto8300]

just got a set of pens from the book store used them the first time a minute ago this is h a r d

[@jorexcalamba410]

Whenever i try to look at it my line art feel like i get scared and then my eyes feels like it's distorting or

[@jessii2023]

Sry, I don't get it😅 which pencil do you use instead of graphite? 5:30

[@lorenacxstillo]

It's blue wow😍

[@vampiressviolet]

This had helped me so much! Thanks for taking the time to explain! Now I must go practice this! 😀❤

[@alfienice3636]

Ok, so I'm looking for advice. I always thought that my art wasn't that good until I was hanging with my friend who's an art major. We started doing some at things together (because I still think art is fun even though I don't think I'm good at it), and she told me that I'm actually really good. This made me rethink. I started sharing my art with others and they really appreciated it. However, I still think my art is at that unsharable level. Does anyone have any suggestions to getting past this idea?

[@dovenart7546]

Share it anyways! No art is unsharable, and if you wait until you feel it is, you'll never put yourself out there! Doing it takes the fear away from it, and can help build your confidence as an artist.

[@aoiharuko8237]

I agree with Wil! Just start posting your art online, and keep showing it to your friends! You'd be surprised how interested people are in art that you aren't happy with haha. Not all art has to be perfect either, and definitely don't compare yourself to others who are many levels above you!

[@thetakisupurass2490]

Alexander Wood just do it! Sharing your art helps you improve and be comfortable with it, people can give you tips and you’ll just feel better about it in general! Have you done it yet? Lol I wanna see your art

[@apollofateh324]

The thing is, your art is always going to be "unsharable" because you're always comparing yourself to people who are better or where you wish you were. Even if you get to the level you wanted to be at last year or ten years ago, you'll still believe it's unsharable because it's not as good as you want it to be. Your own standards are constantly increasing, the horizon line keeps expanding. If you want to get comfortable sharing your art, you have to appreciate the things that you do like that you're doing, even if they aren't the best yet. You can still love something without it being perfect, and if you want to be happy with art in general, your going to have to. Nobody ever thinks they're perfect, it's about loving your work anyway. You also are not obligated to share: your joy is yours, and if it makes you happier to keep it to yourself or only share with close friends, then don't feel pressured to do what other people want.

[@mousehead]

You should share it anyways. Ppl can make u more confident and or help critic^^

[@ScribbleFix]

Awesome video! Thanks so much for uploading this 😊

[@woodythewizard7292]

I tried to look for micron pen for the color purple or any other color at the AC Moore and the best I can come at the store is Black & red.

[@annewithnoe]

"Ooooh nice art....." "CAT!!!"

[@louisedelarue7276]

It was a really cool video ^^ Your character is awesome *u*

[@TheFerralHousewife]

Hi Danica I have just found your channel, of course I have subscribed! I love your teaching style. I have been watching your watercolor toutorials and you asked for ideas. I would love to see a toutorial of the following style, I have just started to have time to enjoy painting! I love this style its so interesting to my eye. I believe the Artist is Reza or "jonkie" I guess there's no way to attach a photo, bummer. If you search "jonkie" on Pinterest many of his will show up. I lve the one calle Bros. Two foxes playing. Well, I will be watching for it. Thanks! Going to go check out you patreon page now!!

[@jakemonster001]

7:30 CAT!!!

[@seraphstray1552]

Hello! At 4:11 what is that tool called (with all of the circles?) I needed it in my life forever ago.

[@codsamanta]

I couldn't find any colored ink micron pens in my local arts stores...they even claimed these only come in black. I really wanted more colors, but I can't even find brown...they suggested some colored pens that they claimed were waterproof, but luckily I tried them on some scrap paper first and they smudged VERY much. I think the only way I can get colored micron pens is to order them online from another country.

[@jordannatibbetts9306]

@DanicaSills instead of using paper or vellum to avoid leaving skin oils or mess, can latex gloves or any type of gloves work? Also I agree with you on doing the finer and more detailed areas first, never thought of it before, thanks for that tip!

[@Nonorama]

good to look at and very useful information. Big like

[@ChapterMasterADO]

Yea fellow lefty!!!!

[@spencer6366]

This doesnt have anything to do with the video but i love how in some of your vids your cat just appears for a few seconds to walk/sit on your art

[@blancanievesart7134]

Yasssssss. Super informative!

[@valoz3707]

That car startled me

[@galacticraven1658]

Green hair!!

[@maskppk7958]

Which way is better, lining then colouring or the other way round??

[@melennyandrade5924]

Hello love your art 👍🤗

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Wow beautifull line art. I wanna only work whit india inkt but i havent received them yet. I am tempted to go to the art store and buy some micron pens altho i don,t find that the pens are for me

[@Sam-gx3fv]

Do you have any idea of when you’ll be doing your next big piece, like Skull King Reprise or Twisted Fate?

[@jxckalito]

How did I not notice you were left handed until now?

[@BZ1610]

The biggest takeaway for me from this video is that colored Microns exist and now I have to wonder how on earth I missed that >.

[@revelhilary]

are all color Microns waterproof? most color fineliners that i've used are water based but i've only tried black and sepia microns and i really want to make color lines

[@wolflynnx4]

Looks like Kitty wanted some camera time 😹

[@melan.hanii_]

I really needed this, my line art sucks, but I hope to improve, I most likely will thanks to you, I love your art!

[@divianschwitzle846]

What art sillies do you use!?

[@sotofish7847]

Nice!

[@LilacToad]

Does anyone know a good place or person to follow that has good photo references?

[@unorthifox]

So I am extremely new to watercolor, and my microns say waterproof. So I use them and they freaking bleed omg. Well, only half of the drawing did, idk why. Anyways, I have a question. When you were starting out, did you also feel very discouraged? Or how long did it take for you to get the hang of watercolors

[@hotexwife]

October Dreamer From my experience, you always want to leave your lineart out to "dry" overnight. The only way for you to have complete control over the kind of waterproof ink you use is to switch over to dip pens and quink.

[@unorthifox]

I actually did leave it out. I lined it at home and did watercolor the next day at school.

[@nerdieone1]

Are they pigma microns? Where did you buy them because they sound like counterfeits to me. Actual microns never bleed with water.

[@unorthifox]

Yep, they are microns. I got them from amazon (I actually have them mixed with ones I bought from that Wish site...) I'm not sure which one I used, maybe they were counterfeits.

[@alyssaclayton7464]

No, he was asking are they pigma brand microns.

[@-imjustnebby-3303]

When did you start drawing?

[@Nora-qe3hw]

Why do you use watercolor paper?

[@Hahshdhbcbcyoutube]

What's the best colour for lineart in your opinion?

[@DanicaSills]

It all depends on the piece. The ability to mix any color I need for line art is one of the reasons I have been working to learn how to use oil paints lately.

[@Hahshdhbcbcyoutube]

@@DanicaSills oh Oke thank you

[@zuraaaru]

What size is the micro pen?

[@korag7431]

How do you find inspiration for your peices?

[@bluedream3481]

Creative_Kore pieces* sorry

[@ximipa3_ivanpramuditahangg254]

my hand shaking when drawing lineart, how to solve it?

[@BelindaShort]

These pens run SOOOO dry for me the drive me nuts. I'm considering getting technical pens or going back to fountain pens.

[@lpsstarlitfit8362]

Waw just waw

[@e.v.biegel1708]

Ooh nice hair! Super not relevant but I love that color on you xD

[@jaguarheart3225]

What’s your cats name?

[@Melanie_Ferrari]

couldn't catch the name of the pencil that "smudges significantly less than typical graphite"

[@PaulaGarcia-md3hz]

❤️

[@chloepierre6089]

Magnifique

[@c.gramby3784]

KITTY

[@Noon4896]

No twitch?

[@hannahshumpert4890]

I bought a micron Pen today got home and opened it and it already died on me.

[@jorexcalamba410]

My right hand is very scared!

[@MelanaC]

〰️➰draw draw sketch sketch.......CAAAAT! CAT ..cat! ......〰️➰〰️draw draw sketch

[@lilymynatt2643]

You kind of sound like the one topic person(I don't know their name)