3 Small Things that Remarkably Improve Pen and Ink Backgrounds

In this video, I demonstrate how three small changes to my planning remarkably improved how I do pen and ink backgrounds and how you can too by using my tips. 🎓 For the supplies and resources used in this video, including a FREE PDF template, visit the companion Blog post: https://longstrideillustration.com/how-to-do-pen-and-ink-backgrounds/ 🎬 WATCH NEXT ↓↓↓ ► Draw a Phoenix bird with dip pen and ink: https://youtu.be/3iO85UbLMUM?si=ak0M6oNg1FTERGm2 ► Master Study Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBFGxzHaQU_NHHjUDZpFHEuGhYmkGUXzf&si=29DTbt30lmis10wK ► How I grew my art skills faster: https://youtu.be/OwUTcFZLuaI?si=sjcCENbdgBFauh1S // Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. I earn a small reward or commission when you use those links on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. 🎓RESOURCES My fave tools and supplies: https://longstrideillustration.com/tools/ Frequently asked (FAQ): https://longstrideillustration.com/faq/ More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longstrideillustration/ Take my dip pen class for free with a 30-day trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3PF5Je9 🎥 How I made this video: I film everything with my iPhone 14 Pro Max ULANZI Overhead Phone Mount with 10" Selfie Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3R9RBJO Rode NT-USB Studio Microphone: https://amzn.to/3O1Yhcz Editing & graphic design: Capcut desktop App, Canva pro desktop App, iMac Audio track: Artlist Music & SFX Social Yearly License. Get an additional two months free when you sign up for an annual plan using my affiliate link: https://rb.gy/8t9mw ⏰ TIMING 00:43 – Problems caused by ineffective backgrounds 00:37 – Solution No.1 – Mindset Shift 01:20 – Solution No.2 – Values Arrangement 05:02 – Solution No.3 – Textures 05:40 – Pencil underdrawing 06:34 – Ink application