Subjects with Pen and Ink (Udemy.com)
Master Pen and Ink Drawing
Created by: Matthew Fussell
Last updated January 2021
What you will learn
- The basic materials, tools, and surfaces for working with pen and ink.
- Application techniques including hatching, cross hatching, scribbling, stippling, and ink wash.
- How to draw any subject with basic shapes to ensure accuracy.
- How to adjust line quality to create the illusion of form.
- How to apply ink with technical drawing pens and nib pens.
- How to apply ink with a brush in order to create a variety of different values.
- How to draw still life objects with pen and ink.
- How to create different textures with pen and ink.
- How to draw a variety of different foods with pen and ink.
- How to draw a variety of animals with pen and ink.
- How to draw a variety of landscape elements with pen and ink.
- How to draw a portrait with pen and ink.
- How to draw the figure with pen and ink.
- How to combine ink wash with traditional pen and ink techniques.
How it compares
Against the other 194 rated Udemy courses in Drawing on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 51% of them
- Reviews272#121 of 195 by number of reviews
- Length8.3 hourslonger than 73% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2021earlier than 57% of them
Course Description
In this course, we take a look at drawing 31 different subjects with pen and ink. Each series within the course features a different overarching subject with several different approaches and methods for applying pen and ink. Subjects covered include still life objects, flowers, food, animals, landscapes, and people all while covering a variety of pen and ink methods including hatching, cross hatching, stippling, ink wash and more. This course is truly a master-class on the medium of pen and ink.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
272 Reviews
Matthew Fussell
Hi, I am an illustrator and educator. As the founder and instructor at TheVirtualInstructor (website), I am able to help thousands of people all over the world realize their dreams of creating quality art. My illustrations have been featured in numerous publications and my work can be found in many private collections. Although I am an illustrator, my true passion in life is teaching. I have been teaching for over ten years and I am lucky to have helped so many people achieve their goals of creating art.
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Reviews
By Jo971 CoachTobe on 6/29/2024
Le cours correspond tout à fait à mes attentes. On plonge directement dans les exercices, c'est parfois un peu rapide mais tout est bien expliqué et laisse de la liberté pour suivre à son rythme.
By Debra on 11/9/2023
Very good instructions and also explanations for why certain techniques are used. Definitely NOT for absolute beginers though. It would be better if instructor answered the questions posted by students. This is what helps us learn. Lack of answers infers that he does not care.
By Renette Gebele on 9/23/2023
Each process is very clearly explained and the multiple varying objects gives the student plenty of opportunity to practice. A great course,I have learnt a great deal about the various techniques
By Rakesh Kapoor on 5/29/2022
excellent online training. its a honor to have a instructor like Mat. He is very good in teaching. he is very gifted and knows his subject very well. Thank you Matt, i really admire your teaching style.
By Joshua Dietzler on 4/23/2022
I'm sure the skill will come with time, but I could use more explanation on how to use the demonstrated techniques. For example, cross hatching was demonstrated in the demo video in a contained box, however it is a little fuzzy on how to use that in a natural setting. Overall very well said, and much of the instruction is clear and well thought out. Being able to see the creative process in action has allowed me to change my thought process on how to approach a project like this.
By Dianne King on 4/16/2022
I love being able to work along with the video but without the need to replicate the artwork exactly. This is building up my confidence to go ahead and draw spontaneously. The variety is excellent and I'm having fun while learning.
By Mary Jo Maynard on 3/22/2022
Matt does an excellent job of narrating and describing everything he is doing as he models the drawings for us. He is a very good teacher. This course covers such a variety of subjects and techniques. I certainly feel like I am getting way more than I paid for when I bought this course.
By Diya Krishna on 8/5/2021
I am enjoying the course. It is very intensive, It will take a lot more practice to get the best from it.
By Ilario De Toma on 2/27/2021
It s 100% practical: you learn by doing. However there is no forum and material for having feedback and organize what learned and there is no final project
By Johanna Philippi on 1/27/2021
Der Kurs ist ideal für mich. Ich habe etwas Vorerfahrung und brauche Ermutigung, regelmäßig zu zeichnen. Keine Übungen, sondern fertige Zeichnungen. Da die einzelnen Lektionen kurz sind, mache ich sie auch wirklich. Und ich kann Ergebnisse sehen, mit denen ich richtig zufrieden bin, das gibt Selbstvertrauen.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












