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Illustrating with Ink: Techniques for Brush and Pen
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Ink Techniques From Basics to Advanced
Brushes and dip pens are sensitive tools that expose both strengths and weaknesses—and mastering them teaches you discipline that transfers to every medium. Roman Muradov's in-depth class starts with basics for beginners and builds through advanced mixed techniques. You'll study essential materials, warm up with experimental exercises, and learn to combine techniques into cohesive compositions. By the end, you'll have an arsenal of ink methods and the confidence to develop a personal style. Ink work teaches the fundamentals so thoroughly that every other tool feels simpler by comparison.
About this course
Master the art of ink with illustrator Roman Muradov's in-depth, step-by-step guide to drawing with brushes, nibs and other tools!
Even if you don’t normally draw with brush and ink, there’s hardly a better way to hone your skills—once you master this delicate and subtle tool, all the other ones will seem easy in comparison. This class offers a detailed study of the various ink techniques, starting with the very basics for those who’ve never held a brush or a nib before, and ending with advanced and mixed techniques.
Key lessons include:
- Essential materials and tools
- Warm-up exercises with brushes and nibs
- Experimental techniques
- Combining techniques into a complete composition
Brushes and dip pens are excellent lie detectors—they immediately expose the artist’s insecurities and strengths. Whether you're a beginning inker or a seasoned artist, you'll gain an arsenal of tools that will allow you to experiment with illustration, develop a personal style, and create works that are completely your own.
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