USING INDIA INK & DIP PENS for the FIRST TIME! | Inktober Plans and Goals | Inktober Day 01

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[tainasouza]

I don't know if you're ever going to read this, or if your inktober videos are pre-recorded, but here it goes:
With dip pens, you can't write upwards. If you want line variation, draw downwards. If you want consistent lines, draw sideways. NEVER start a line where it has to be thin, specially eyes and smal facial features. Use a brush to fill spaces wider than a centimeter, or you'll scratch your paper (and hurt your hand). Wash your nibs IMMEDIATLY after use, or they'll create a sliver of ink and get thicker lines with time. Always pat them dry and try to never drop the pen with the nibs down. Keep the nibs in a tin can or something hard and small that won't let them bend. It's a real pain to get them straight again, if it's even possible. And, last tip, wash them with alcohol. Water will rust the tips overtime, alcohol evaporates faster than water.

(btw, I write with these, and sometimes do linework for watercolor, but mostly write, so these tips are from experience)

[An-ggsd]

Wow, I would love to try "DR.PHIL" India inks

[beeteehee]

I really like that this has a bunch of focal points because it kinda keeps your eyes rotating around the piece idk why people like to have one thing you’re meant to look at, I love a busy interesting piece! I love this one!

[Chill]

I know EXACTLY what you are talking about in varying your line weight. That is something I really want to work on too. It looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL when someone like Bill Watterson does it. Sometimes it's hard to know where to add the heavier lines.

[elliereenagonzalez]

when covering larger areas, you need to use a proportional brush and that should eliminate the streaks. it also helps to puddle a bunch of ink at the beginning of the area and push the puddle around instead of using an abundance of strokes. after you’re done pushing the puddle, dry your brush and lay it on the puddle of ink and it should soak up any excess. hope this helps!

[rileyh]

I love your take on poisonous! My poisonous drawing was two people toasting their wine glasses. Heheh you can infer what’s in for one of them

[diamondj]

Just a tip cause when I was in art class I used those pens to do calligraphy, don’t push up cause that damages the point of the nib and it won’t be useable again if u keep doing upward strokes
(Like this so waffles can see it pleaaaassseee)

[emilymorgan]

I love how happy waffles always sounds and how interested she is what what she’s doing

[amandaharig]

I struggled with whether or not to buy inks and nibs for this. In the end, I did not, but watching your initial experience -- you're far more graceful with frustration than I could be.

I've been watching your unboxing videos and find myself giggling and admire spontaneity. I think this one stands out simply because of your openness to learn a new medium.

Adorable. Keep it up.

[elviralinder]

Argh I always really try to participate in inktober, but my perception of time is really wonky. So i just always plan to start but then it’s the first of October and then the second and third and I still haven’t drawn anything. But I really enjoy seeing other people doing it... And especially you!! Well I just really like your videos in general, but seeing you draw from prompts are always so entertaining

[grandmamelba]

For Poisonous I drew a skeleton sitting in a little grass patch with the “Lily of the Valley” flowers, because those flowers are poisonous! I loved this art btw ❤️

[old-channel-here]

I've seen so many InkTober videos, can't wait to see your take on it!

[flibbertigibbetfish]

Quick tip, since I dont hear it in this, but use the ink from the top left to the bottom right if right handed and for left handed go top right to bottom left. This is something great to keep in mind. Enjoy playing with your inks!

[cosmiconspiring]

Inktober is like the pacer for your hand

[taylorsnowX]

When I first studied dip/fountain pens I had trouble achieving desired lines. A practice that I found to solve my issue was practicing calligraphy. I enjoy drawing as well as writing and exploring calligraphy gave me an appreciation for aesthetic writing. Also combining calligraphy with art may spark a few Inktober ideas.

[srufmnl]

I still do not understand why 150 people decided that this video was not up to their standards, and they disliked. DO NOT DISRESPECT THE QUEEN

[boodoesart]

I'm confident enough with ink. So I'm doing an acrylic or gouache painting every day for the month! If you wanna learn more about ink. Check out marry doodles how to art series

[lilyfae]

It's amazing seeing artist of all levels drawing together! From people more beginners to people I look up to (like you), everyone is drawing!

[elliejayney]

The amount of youtubers who've never used Indian ink and dip pens genuinely surprised me. I love using them! 💟

[artsylinna]

I'm super excited about inktober because this is my first year attending inktober! Let's all work out way together!