How to Draw a Bird with Dip Pens | Beginner Level

How to draw a basic raven bird and use a dip pen with India ink to create line art. This is a step-by-step beginner tutorial that includes practice exercises. What to WATCH NEXT ↓↓↓ ► What I wish I had known about dip pens: https://youtu.be/ZZKw9lnSIpg ► Improve pen & ink technique in 3 simple exercises: https://youtu.be/1giYb81IFuI ► 10 tips to accelerate pen & ink drawing skills: https://youtu.be/K-yELNwUmU0 🎓 RESOURCES ↓↓↓ ➡ Feather biology https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/feather-biology ➡ Get the tools, materials, and supplies I use: https://longstrideillustration.com/tools/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longstrideillustration/ Read Blog Articles: https://longstrideillustration.com/blog/ // DISCLOSURE: Some of the links below are affiliate links. I earn a small reward or commission when you use those links on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Take my DIP PEN CLASS for free with a 30-day trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3PF5Je9 🎨 TOOLS and SUPPLIES from this video ↓↓↓ Staedtler Mars Technico lead holder (H, HB lead): https://amzn.to/47OLzp7 Strathmore series 400 fine tooth 9x12 sketch paper: https://amzn.to/46Ssxgk Speedball classic straight gold pen holder: https://amzn.to/3NnEYtB Speedball Hunt 512 nib: https://amzn.to/4ad6ROV Speedball super black India ink: https://amzn.to/3NrbuLt Faber Castell kneaded eraser: https://amzn.to/47M5x3U Bienfang Bristol 9x12 vellum paper Large Adjustable Tabletop Easel: https://amzn.to/4aTBcCt 🐍 Brass snake pen holder made by Coppertist.wu. Get a discount using code ‘Gendron15’ with my link: https://bit.ly/41WkWuN 🎥 How I made this video: Filmed 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 00:07 – Tutorial outline 00:12 – Materials 01:43 – Foundations exercise 03:27 – Raven construction 09:27 – Mark-making techniques 11:33 – Ink application