How to Ink in Silhouettes

Learn how practicing the silhouette technique can help improve an essential pen and ink fundamental, the number one most important principle to master: SHAPE. What to WATCH NEXT ↓↓↓ ► 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 ► Tracing exercise for technique practice (Short): https://youtube.com/shorts/J9udz7ZO-qg?feature=share Take my DIP PEN CLASS for free with a 30-day trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3PF5Je9 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longstrideillustration/ Read Blog Articles: https://longstrideillustration.com/blog/ // DISCLAIMER: Some links in the description below may be affiliates. I get a small commission or reward if you purchase something using my links. 🎓 RESOURCES ↓↓↓ ➡ Pen & Ink Masters Pinterest Board: https://pin.it/1ztZ8ai ➡ Get the tools, materials, and supplies I use: https://longstrideillustration.com/tools/ 🎨 TOOLS and SUPPLIES from this video ↓↓↓ Dynamic Black & White Illustration (book) by Leslie Cabarga - https://amzn.to/41zIerI Zebra Zensations Brush Pen double-sided fine and medium tip - https://amzn.to/3TpOv7z Pilot Futayaku Double-Sided Brush Pen Artist’s Loft dual-tip grey marker set - https://amzn.to/3RDJxBx Strathmore 400 series 9x12 inches fine tooth paper - https://amzn.to/46Ssxgk 🎥 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 Rode NT-USB Studio Microphone: https://amzn.to/3O1Yhcz Editing and graphic design: Capcut desktop App, Canva Pro desktop App, iMac Audio assets: 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 00:04 – Key fundamentals of pen and ink intro 00:11 – Definitions of shape and silhouette 00:27 – Benefits of using silhouette technique 01:24 – Silhouette exercise materials 01:34 – Silhouette exercise simple to complex 02:47 – Master studies for silhouette technique