The Pen and Ink Experience (Udemy.com)
An Exploration Of Drawing With Ink
Created by: Matthew Fussell
Last updated January 2016
What you will learn
- Apply ink using various techniques and methods
- Use technical pens and traditional dip pens to create pen and ink drawings
- Apply ink wash to create gradations of value and tone
- Apply various pen and ink techniques to create the illusion of form, light, and texture in a drawing
- Create portraits that use line to communicate form and light
- Create landscapes that use line to create the illusion of texture and space in a drawing
- Mix ink application methods to create more expressive images
How it compares
Against the other 418 rated Udemy courses in Lifestyle on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 83% of them
- Reviews767#107 of 419 by number of reviews
- Length2.4 hoursshorter than 57% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2016earlier than 95% of them
Course Description
Module 1 - Introduction, materials, surfaces, and tools. Dip pens, technical pens, and painting with brushes.
Module 2 - Line and value. Various techniques for adding value and shading with a pen.
Module 3 - Drawing textures. How to create the illusion of simulated textures through various mark-making techniques.
Module 4 & 5 - Landscape drawing. How to use various techniques to create the illusion of depth.
Module 6 & 7 - Portrait drawing. How to use cross contour lines and shading techniques to communicate the form of your subject.
Module 8 & 9 - Ink wash. How to apply multiple layered "washes" of ink to develop value and the illusion of form.
Module 10 & 11 - Mixing methods. How to combine ink wash with pen applications to create a looser, more expressive image.
Module 12 - Conclusion. A review of the concepts learned and a plan for moving forward.
Who this course is for:
This course is best suited for beginner and intermediate artists wishing to gain knowledge of pen and ink techniques and experience with the medium in various forms and subjects.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
767 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 Tej Narayan Yadav on 12/20/2020
Excellent!!!
By Martin Escobedo on 11/3/2020
Great Training
By George P F on 10/25/2020
Excellent
By Debashish Chatterjee on 10/20/2020
This is the third course I have undergone from Mathew. His instructions are easy to understand, videos are professionally made and the ebooks provided make the process simpler.
My complements to Mathew for designing such a wonderful course and keeping it affordable.
Looking forward to doing the colour pencil course next.
Highly recommend for beginners and intermediate learners.
By Sergio Navarro on 10/13/2020
To really take advantage of the course is recommended that you follow step by step the exercises, otherwise is not different to watching some other free tutorial videos
By Gopi Krishna Ramachandran on 10/3/2020
After completing Fussells course on colour pencil drawing, I was kicked for this course. I had all the requisite materials ready, but the number of lessons was very minimal. Usage of nib pens for example was hardly covered except for in the one Portrait lesson. Expected a bit more comprehensive course.
By Paul Thompson on 9/21/2020
the course was great! really enjoyed the instruction and techniques. Thank you!
By Judy Newman on 8/23/2020
Really enjoying the explanations of technique in the dialog while drawing. The varied textures on the cubes was really enlightening.
By Iris Levi on 8/17/2020
Yes
By Daniel Vasconcelos Gomes on 8/14/2020
O curso no entra em profundidade somente se limita a demonstrar as tecnicas. Em duas aulas o instrutor usa o relevo de uma foto para desenhar ao invs de desenhar efetivamente.
By Cathy Walker on 7/22/2020
yes
By Donald Lomas on 7/19/2020
It has been very informative up to this stage, and I am learning a lot
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Overall Score : 96 / 100












