Visual Storytelling for Pen and Ink | How to Grab Attention with Your Art

In this video, we learn about visual storytelling for drawing with pen and ink. We review principles of shading and contrast in compositions from Arthur L. Guptill’s book and other attention-grabbing techniques from the masters. // RESOURCES and TOOLS ↓↓↓ DISCLOSURE: I earn a small commission when you use my affiliate links to make a purchase. Arthur L. Guptill (Kindle Book): https://amzn.to/3GB8ok6 Adjustable Tabletop Easel: https://amzn.to/4aTBcCt Artist Drawing Glove: https://amzn.to/3uUbCwE Staedtler Lead Holder: https://amzn.to/47OLzp7 Staedtler Carbon Lead, 2mm, H: https://amzn.to/3GLadv7 Faber-Castell Kneaded Eraser: https://amzn.to/47M5x3U Strathmore 400 Sketchpad: https://amzn.to/46Ssxgk Strathmore 300 Bristol Smooth: https://amzn.to/41gy7Ic Speedball Super Black India Ink: https://amzn.to/3NrbuLt Tachikawa t-40 Holder: https://amzn.to/4ainybG Tachikawa Nib T-99 (Hard Maru) Tachikawa Nib T-77: https://amzn.to/3vDqVux Speedball Hunt Nib 512: https://amzn.to/4ad6ROV Artlist Music & SFX Social Yearly License PE1wY4. Get an additional two months free when you sign up for an annual plan using my affiliate link: https://rb.gy/8t9mw My dip pen course on Skillshare (free w/30-day trial): https://skl.sh/3PF5Je9 My dip pen course on Udemy (lifetime purchase): https://www.udemy.com/course/dip-pens-for-realistic-drawing/?referralCode=FA3DF0C58BD3EC270B57 \\ ⏰ TIMING 00:21 – Establish the centre of interest 01:19 – How the eye sees what the brain notices 01:47 – Principles of emphasis in a composition 03:30 – Common ways to focus attention in a drawing 04:16 – Examples of emphasis from the masters 04:38 – Applying these principles to your drawing