Improve pen and ink technique in 3 simple exercises

Improve your pen and ink drawing technique by practicing this simple three-step Values Chart exercise. Suitable for beginners to advanced. Article FOR THIS VIDEO: Blog Article: https://longstrideillustration.com/how-to-improve-pen-and-ink-technique/ WHAT TO WATCH NEXT ↓↓↓ Learning Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBFGxzHaQU_O0FebLOTxuraePnpffpHmQ&si=1jpQ1C1Yw8HMeIIk How to draw with pen & ink video, the virtual instructor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGoDnBksTYE How to shade with pen & Ink video, Alphonso Dunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6497XcnavY Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longstrideillustration/ More practical tips on the blog: https://longstrideillustration.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter for updates and special offers: https://longstrideillustration.com/ // 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 🎓 RESOURCES ↓↓↓ ➡ Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.ca/longstrideillustration/values-charts-tone-gradations/ ➡ Find the tools and supplies you want for pen and ink: https://longstrideillustration.com/tools/ ➡ Dip pen and ink illustration Domestika course by Philip Harris: https://www.domestika.org/en/philip_harris_illustration/courses 🎨TOOLS and SUPPLIES from this video ↓↓↓ Küelox pen holder with Tachikawa Soft Maru nib Speedball pen holder Speedball Hunt 512 Bowl nib - https://amzn.to/4ad6ROV Stadtler Pigment liners set - https://amzn.to/3RBIcMx Speedball’s super black India ink - https://amzn.to/3NrbuLt Copic Opaque White - https://amzn.to/3ttvO8e ShinHan Professional Poster Color White Strathmore 300 series smooth Bristol paper - https://amzn.to/41gy7Ic Pen & Ink Techniques book, Frank Lohan (Paperback) - https://amzn.to/3No940h 🎥 How I made this video ↓↓↓ I filmed everything with my iPhone 11 Pro ULANZI Overhead Phone Mount with 10" Selfie Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3R9RBJO Rode NT-USB PowerDeWise Professional Grade Lavalier Clip On Microphone: https://amzn.to/3TDaGXR Editing and graphic design: Capcut desktop App, Canva Pro desktop App, iMac Audio track: Youtube library, Hovering Thoughts, Spence ⏰ TIMING 0:00 Risks of drawing traditionally 0:07 Solution to reduce mistakes 0:14 Level-up technique and confidence 0:20 Intro to exercises 0:29 Why Values Charts are important 0:40 Level I - Fundamental 1:39 Mark-making technique 2:15 Level II – Intermediate 2:45 Mark-making style 2:55 Level III – Specific 3:48 Tool to gauge progress 3:57 Resources to help complete the exercises 4:33 Conclusion 4:50 Share your Values Charts with me