Love dip pens. Have several holders and nibs from the 1940’s that were my dad’s along with mine from 8th grade art classes. There are so many different nibs one can use for different effects. Great way to sketch before or after applying watercolors. -OkieSketcher1949
This was exciting! Illustrators, drafting professionals, and cartoonists all used to use these as a staple for line art, and the first time you try a dip pen, you start to see the incredible variety of marks and textures appear in your own work that you recognize from historical artists. Once you get used to the fact that you have to pull downward on the pen, and be cautious with up-strokes, it's not hard at all to get into the flow of drawing.
love your sharing again! completely agreed that in social media, most of the sharing are their "Bright" side, need to hold your style and ground not to frustrate yourself too much :), thanks for inspiring again!
Thanks for this, especially your comments on finding your style and comparing your art to others’. For me a big part of finding my style was to give myself permission to paint or draw what feels right to me regardless of how I think other people might like it. I had been creating with a “balance” of what I wanted within my perceived (and totally unrealistic) constraints of public opinion. Waaaaay too much pressure and self-stifling. It was a game changer to just let go and trust myself 😊
Hi dear Koosje ! I love your weekly inspiration as it’s always something new to try ! Ever since I took the Sketchbook Revival 2023 course I have come to discover so many new ways to fill my sketchbook with and that’ s all thanks to You for telling me about it ! Your drawing this week reminded me of your class where you encouraged us to start with a Blob of painting and then do outlines ! So much fun and you end up with such cool stuff ! Thank you once again for sharing your tips and knowledge. Warmest regards...Lorraine 🥰🎨😁
Love dip pens. Have several holders and nibs from the 1940’s that were my dad’s along with mine from 8th grade art classes. There are so many different nibs one can use for different effects. Great way to sketch before or after applying watercolors. -OkieSketcher1949
I have some holders that used to me my grandfather's too... it's kind of special!
This was exciting! Illustrators, drafting professionals, and cartoonists all used to use these as a staple for line art, and the first time you try a dip pen, you start to see the incredible variety of marks and textures appear in your own work that you recognize from historical artists. Once you get used to the fact that you have to pull downward on the pen, and be cautious with up-strokes, it's not hard at all to get into the flow of drawing.
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And you could actually see me make that up-stroke mistake a few times! Thanks!
such a beautiful and informative process video !!!! :) respect from India ☺☺
Thank you so much!
love your sharing again! completely agreed that in social media, most of the sharing are their "Bright" side, need to hold your style and ground not to frustrate yourself too much :), thanks for inspiring again!
You're very welcome Lisa
Surprised me with how wonderfully it turned out 🎉👌
You might surprise yourself if you try it in your sketchbook too! Have fun.
Thank you for this video. You’re right it is your sketchbook and you can put anything you like in it and learn from it.😊💙
Absolutely!!
Muito bacana seu trabalho!
Zebra G pen is my favourite (as you know :). Love this drawing. Love the textures you achieve with the G nib!
Thank you Sean! I don't use the dip pen often, but it's always fun when I do - especially since I found out about the Zebra G
Excellent demo. And tutorial, more on gallery samples.
Glad you like it.
great video, and soothing voice!
Thank you kindly!
Thanks for this, especially your comments on finding your style and comparing your art to others’. For me a big part of finding my style was to give myself permission to paint or draw what feels right to me regardless of how I think other people might like it. I had been creating with a “balance” of what I wanted within my perceived (and totally unrealistic) constraints of public opinion. Waaaaay too much pressure and self-stifling. It was a game changer to just let go and trust myself 😊
Permission. The big word. I'm so glad you learned to let go!
Hi dear Koosje ! I love your weekly inspiration as it’s always something new to try ! Ever since I took the Sketchbook Revival 2023 course I have come to discover so many new ways to fill my sketchbook with and that’ s all thanks to You for telling me about it ! Your drawing this week reminded me of your class where you encouraged us to start with a Blob of painting and then do outlines ! So much fun and you end up with such cool stuff ! Thank you once again for sharing your tips and knowledge. Warmest regards...Lorraine 🥰🎨😁
Yes, it's the same technique. I'm so glad you enjoyed Sketchbook Revival so much!
you make it look so easy and simple....
It is indeed simple, but not easy.
im so excited this is so cool
Yay!
Hi Koosje, do you have experience using a Kakimori nib for sketching? Is it comparable to the Sailor Fude fountain pen?
I have no experience with it, Rudi. I hear it's quite exciting to use though.