20 INK Tips for BEGINNERS!

Let me know if you try any of these out! What are your favorite inking techniques?

#inktips #inktober #inktutorial

My Materials:
-Arches hot press watercolor paper (140lb)
-Yasutomo Black sumi ink
-Faux Sable brushes
-Zebra brush pens
-Micron pens
-Deleter 2 white ink
-Kuretake white ink
-Signo uni-ball white pens

Filmed on a SonyRX100v and Edited in Premier

Music is from Audioblocks

[actually_curious]

holy hell, I've seriously underestimated the power of ink. This was very helpful. And your art is amazing.

[blackjam]

Apply the masking tape to your pants leg or arm to make the tape less adhesive when attempting to remove.

[MOONSUNLife]

Sometimes the YouTube algorithm gets things right, such as when it recommended this video. Great tips, and great art.

[moonlightgator]

As a watercolor artist I find all of your tips valuable for any medium really, even graphite. You are so young and professional, back in the days it probably took artist a lifetime to learn all those tricks and technics.

[rajpoovanlaningam]

Excellent job, Devin. You are an excellent teacher (as a professor, I've taught some 30, 00 students in the past thirty years, and by my standards, you have done a great job.) i've been seriously drawing and painting for some sixty years, and the practical guidance you offer (and explain) is greatly appreciated!

[GratefulThird]

This is a FANTASTIC video. I’ve watched 1000’s of art videos, and this is one of the top 20 best I’ve seen. Thank you!

[labsquadmedia]

Clear. Well-paced. Helpful.

My tip: nearly anything can be a mark-making tool with ink. I've used twigs, feathers, popsicle sticks, q-tips, drinking straws. It's a ton of fun and promotes discovery and out-of-box thinking.

[brookmaidensolano]

bro, i had one of your drawings as my phone background for over a year! Realized while watching this video that you are the artist. It was one with a wolf mama and pup, they were looking at each other. It reminds me of me and my little girl.

gonna try ink soon! thank you for all these tips!

[um]

I have developed an increased respect for ink art after watching your video. Wonderful tips, thank you.

[untitled]

I'm a basic ink artist, I was struggling on how to make a perfect line, however when I saw your tactic of it I found it very useful. Thank you. ^o^

[michaelmasoellis]

Hands down the most useful art video on inking I've ever seen.

[sacrebleu]

Peeling the tape slowly off at 45° angle to itself really helps reduce tear potential. Someone else already mentioned pre-sticking it to a pant leg reduces adhesion depending on the tape and need.

[thehumanatelier]

"less decisions, the better" True! makes inking easier, and a better flow on the artwork! Nice Inking 🖊

[genevahodgson]

I really appreciate how all killer, no filler this video is. Too many videos about art skip out on technique and it's really frustrating. Subbed!

[bbrachman]

Oh my! Where to start. Number 1, I only listen to people who can do, then teach. Your artwork is absolutely gorgeous. So expressive and alive. Practicing for over 50 years and still haven't gotten it right. Your pencils are to die for. Tip 21: A bad drawing will ruin any art. Concentrate on the drawing. Make the drawing as good as possible. Then ink. Highest praise for the video and the content. Stunning work.

[persyk]

I've always have sceptic attitude toward video like "10 drawing tips for beginners" or "top 10 drawing life hacks". But your video is really inspiring and helpful. Thanks!

[jorgecoelho]

The white medium posca is also a great tool for splatters, stars, freehand and ruler lineart... Loved your video, great job!

[janedoe]

Thanks a BUNCH! I can oil paint, but I am trying to do black and white drawings, and ink is a whole new medium for me. This is a HUGE help! :)

[parkerbill]

I'm in awe of your work here, from editing/pacing/narration to breathtaking artwork... your expertise with composition, value, anatomy, concepts, PLUS education, PLUS the emotional impact of your work. Absolutely stunning.

[chinocarp]

Excellent. Finally, someone with great talent and kindness.