Course
Beginner
The Pen and Ink Experience
Learn essential techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and ink wash to develop value and texture in your drawings. The curriculum covers various subjects, including landscapes, portraits, and still life, providing a solid foundation for creating professional-quality pen and ink artwork.
Course
Beginner
Subjects with Pen and Ink
This comprehensive course guides you through drawing 31 diverse subjects using various pen and ink techniques. You'll explore still life objects, flowers, food, animals, landscapes, and people, employing methods such as hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and ink wash.
Course
Beginner
Line and Wash Course
Explore the dynamic fusion of pen and ink with watercolor in this comprehensive course designed for beginners and intermediate artists. You'll learn essential techniques for balancing detailed line work with expressive watercolor washes.
Class
Intermediate
Line and Wash - Boat on the Water
This class guides you through the process of creating a detailed line and wash artwork of a boat on the water using pen and ink and watercolor. You'll start by drawing the contours of the boat and progress through various stages, including applying pen and ink for detailed line work, layering watercolor washes for depth, and refining details such as the boat's hull, dock, and reflections.
Video
Beginner
Secrets to Success - Pen and Ink Drawing
Learn 7 secrets to success with pen and ink drawing. Use these prinicples to improve your ink drawings.
Class
Beginner
Cat with Ballpoint Pen
This class teaches you to create a detailed cat drawing using oil-based ballpoint pens (Zebra brand) on Stonehenge Polar White drawing paper. Beginning with a graphite sketch, the class moves into pen and ink techniques: shading the head and ears, working through the body’s middle section, and finally completing the lower body, tail, and cast shadow.
Class
Intermediate
The Art of Distortion
Explore the fascinating world of distorted perspectives in this class. Using a specially designed grid and grayscale markers, you'll learn to create drawings that mimic the visual effects of a convex mirror.
Video
Beginner
Basic Pen and Ink Techniques
Learn the basics of pen and ink drawing techniques.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash - Pen and Ink Techniques
Pen and ink techniques, factors that affect the mark, and creating textures.
Course
Beginner
25 Days to Better Drawings
A structured, step-by-step drawing course that teaches a new core drawing concept each day—supported by video lessons and illustrated eBooks to build solid skills over time.
Course
Beginner
The Secrets to Drawing
A comprehensive course that guides beginners and intermediate artists to master core drawing skills like line, form, value, perspective, and composition.
Course
Intermediate
Colored Pencils PLUS
Unlock the full potential of colored pencils by combining them with various art media in this comprehensive course. You'll learn to integrate colored pencils with watercolor, Posca markers, alcohol-based markers, and ink washes.
Class
Beginner
Train with Pen and Ink and Watercolor
This class guides you through creating a dynamic train scene using line and wash techniques. Starting with a detailed pen drawing, you'll learn to build depth, perspective, and texture using watercolor washes applied over the ink outlines.
Class
Beginner
Pen and Ink Textures
Learn basic pen and ink techniques and create textures using various applications in this recorded Live Lesson.
Video
Beginner
The Pen and Ink Experience - Introduction and Materials
An introduction to The Pen and Ink Experience video course covering the basic tools and materials for pen and ink drawing.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash - Balance
How to find balance between pen and ink and watercolor.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash - Two Approaches
Two approaches to creating a line and wash image.
Video
Beginner
The Pen and Ink Experience - Line and Value
How to use line to create the illusion of form and light in a drawing and a look at the most commonly used methods for adding shading to a pen and ink drawing.
Video
Beginner
The Pen and Ink Experience - Drawing Textures
look at creating the illusion of simulated textures using a variety of mark making techniques.
Video
Beginner
25 Days to Better Drawings - Line Quality
Learn how to use variety in line to create the illusion of form and light through line quality.
Video
Beginner
25 Days to Better Drawings - Shading with Line
Learn how to apply the concept of cross contour lines to shading using hatching and cross hatching.
Post
Beginner
Line Hierarchy in Ink Drawing
Learn how manipulate line to communicate form and texture.
Video
Beginner
Ink Wash Techniques
Learn ink wash techniques in this lesson.
Post
Beginner
Line Drawing Exercises
Improve your control over drawing lines.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash Lighthouse
Combine pen and ink with watercolor applications to develop a landscape that features a lighthouse.
Post
Beginner
7 Must Have Pen and Ink Supplies
Supplies for every pen and ink artist.
Video
Beginner
Line Quality and Cross Contour Lines
Learn how to use line to its full potential.
Post
Beginner
How to Correct Mistakes in a Pen and Ink Drawing
Various techniques for fixing those mistakes made with ink.
Video
Beginner
The Secrets to Drawing- Basic Drawing Techniques
Basic drawing techniques including blending, hatching and cross hatching, rendering, and more.
Class
Beginner
Cityscape with Line and Wash
This class guides you through the elegant combination of pen & ink with watercolor washes. Beginning with a loose graphite sketch to establish composition, you’ll then layer sharp ink lines to define forms and textures, followed by translucent watercolor washes to build depth and atmosphere. The course emphasizes balancing the precision of ink with the fluid expressiveness of watercolor, offering an accessible yet sophisticated approach to hybrid drawing and painting.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash Landscape
Learn how to combine pen and ink line applications with watercolor washes to create a landscape sketch.
Post
Beginner
Meditative Doodling with Pen and Ink
Relax your mind as you create wonderful pen and ink drawings.
Post
Beginner
Shading with Line Weight and Frequency
Learn how to use hatching in your drawings to create value and tone by adjusting the line weight and the frequency of line.
Post
Beginner
Drawing Letters with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw decorative letters with pen and ink in this step by lesson on lettering.
Post
Beginner
The Anatomy of an Ink Drawing
A step by step breakdown of drawing any subject with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Stippling Without Dots?
Can a special paper produce a stippled look without using dots?
Video
Beginner
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 9
Timed drawings based on creative prompts.
Class
Beginner
Bee with Scratchboard
Dive into the art of scratchboard. You'll learn to create a lifelike bee by removing ink from a scratchboard panel, revealing the white surface beneath. The course covers essential techniques such as layering, texturing, and detailing to capture the intricate features of the bee.
Class
Advanced
Lizard Man with Pen and Ink
Create a richly detailed composite image of a lizard-man in pen and ink. From initial graphite grid layout to precise ink work, you’ll build the character’s head, body, clothing, couch, lamp, wall texture and rug. This class emphasizes hatching, cross-hatching, texture building and pattern work—ideal for intermediate artists ready to master expressive line-techniques and complex compositions with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Subjects with Pen and Ink - People
Learn how to draw subjects that deal with people with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash - Portrait Part 1
Part 1 of a series on creating a portrait with line and wash. In part 1, we develop the pen and ink drawing.
Video
Beginner
Portrait with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a portrait with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Mixed Media Portrait
Combine watercolor and pen and ink to create an expressive mixed media portrait.
Video
Beginner
How to Draw with Markers
Learn how to draw with professional markers in this lesson that features a drawing of a colorful skull.
Video
Beginner
The Pen and Ink Experience - Portrait Drawing
A look at portrait drawing with pen and ink. Cross contour lines play a vital role in communicating the value range and the form of the subject.
Video
Beginner
Pen and Ink Paper - Owl Drawing
See how working on pen and ink paper can improve your ink drawings while creating a drawing of an owl.
Video
Intermediate
Ink and Watercolor - Old Boat
Combine ink and watercolor to create a painting of an old boat.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash Landscape Part 1
Part 1 of a series on creating a landscape with line and wash. In part 1, we develop the ink drawing with bottled ink and a nylon brush.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash Landscape Part 2
Part 2 of a series on creating a landscape with line and wash. In part 2, we complete the image with watercolor washes.
Video
Beginner
Snow Bird with Black and White Ink
Use black and white ink on gray paper to create a drawing of a bird.
Video
Beginner
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 6
Learn how to draw and have some fun. Subjects in this season include facial features, animals, a tractor, and an avocado.
Video
Beginner
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 7
Drawings include animals, landscape, portraiture, still life, vehicles and architecture.
Video
Beginner
How to Draw an Iguana with Pen and Ink
Draw an Iguana with pen and ink in preparation for adding watercolor.
Video
Beginner
Subjects with Pen and Ink - Animals
Learn how to draw a variety of animals with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Ladybug with Watercolor and Pen and Ink
Draw and paint a ladybug with watercolor and pen and ink in this timed drawing exercise.
Video
Beginner
Easy Line and Wash Lesson For Beginners
Combine ink and watercolor to create a painting of a cow in a field.
Video
Beginner
Cow with Pen and Ink and Watercolor
Combine ink and watercolor to create a painting of a cow in a field.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Goat with Pen and Ink
Use pen and ink to draw a goat in this step by step lesson.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Raccoon with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a raccoon with pen and ink in this step by step lesson.
Video
Beginner
Ball Point Pen Drawing - Cape Buffalo - Timed Drawing Exercise
Learn how to draw a Cape Buffalo with an ordinary ball point pen on drawing paper in this timed drawing exercise.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Male Duck with Pen and Ink and Water Soluble Graphite
Learn how to combine ink and water-soluble pencils to create a drawing of a duck.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw Animal Eyes with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw 5 different animal eyes with pen and ink in this step by step lesson.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Black Swan with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a black swan with brush pens in this step by step pen and ink tutorial.
Class
Beginner
Sea Turtle with Pen and Ink
This class guides you through the process of creating a detailed pen and ink drawing of a sea turtle. The class begins with sketching the shape of the turtle using graphite, focusing on large shapes for accuracy and defining contours. Subsequent lessons delve into pen and ink applications, starting with the head and progressing through the neck, fins, and shell.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Dragon with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a dragon with pen and ink in this step by step drawing tutorial.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Rabbit with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a rabbit with pen and ink in this step by step drawing lesson.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw an Owl with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a barn owl with pen and ink in this step by step drawing lesson.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Falcon
Draw a falcon with pen and ink in this step by step tutorial.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Raven with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a raven with pen and ink in this step by step drawing tutorial.
Post
Beginner
Digitally Add Color to a Pen and Ink Drawing
Learn how to add color to a pen and ink drawing with Photoshop.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Dragonfly with Stippling
Learn how to draw a colorful dragonfly with pen and ink stippling in this step by step lesson and tutorial.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Lizard with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a lizard with pen and ink in this lesson and step by step tutorial that shows you how to create a variety of textures through hatching and cross hatching with ink liners.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw Natural Textures with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw natural textures with pen and ink liners in this in-depth step by step drawing tutorial that features a woodland creature in a magical forest.
Class
Beginner
Horse with Pen and Ink
This class guides you through the process of creating a pen and ink drawing of a horse. Learn how to use hatching and cross hatching to build textures and form. Learn how to use the quality of line to imply form and add variety to a line drawing.
Video
Beginner
Mixed Media Drawing Lesson - Great White Shark
Combine a variety of black and white drawing media to create a realistic drawing of a Great White shark.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Butterfly with Colorful Stippling
Learn how to draw a butterfly with pen and ink in this step by step drawing lesson.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash - Octopus
Learn how to combine pen and ink applications with watercolor washes to create a line and wash drawing of an octopus.
Video
Beginner
How to Draw a Bee with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a bee with pen and ink in this lesson.
Class
Beginner
Cat with Scratchboard
This class begins with an introduction to scratchboard, covering the thought process and tools used by artists. Subsequent lessons walk you through the entire process of scratching away ink to reveal a representational image of a cat.
Video
Beginner
The Pen and Ink Experience - Mixing Methods
A look at mixing application techniques (ink wash and pen) to create a looser, more expressive image.
Video
Beginner
Eagle with Pen and Ink
This class guides you through the process of creating a drawing of an eagle with pen and ink. Learn to use basic pen and ink texchniques and variety in line to create the illusion of form and texture.
Video
Beginner
Crayon Etching
Learn the process of crayon etching
Video
Beginner
Colored Pencils Plus - Module 4: Ink and Colored Pencils
Combine ink with colored pencils to create a still life drawing of blueberries.
Video
Beginner
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 11
10 timed drawing lessons using a variety of drawing media and surfaces.
Video
Beginner
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 10
Timed drawings in the style of artists from the past.
Video
Beginner
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 8
Drawings include animals, still life, vehicles and landscape.
Video
Beginner
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 5
Learn how to draw and have some fun. Subjects in this season include landscapes and still life.
Class
Beginner
Sneakers with Pen and Ink
This beginner-friendly class guides you through creating a detailed pen and ink drawing of classic sneakers. You'll start with a graphite sketch and progress to ink applications using hatching and cross-hatching techniques.
Video
Beginner
Subjects with Pen and Ink - Food
Learn how to draw a variety of foods with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Subjects with Pen and Ink - Flowers
Learn how to draw a variety of flowers (and fungi) with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Subjects with Pen and Ink - Objects
Learn how to draw a variety of objects with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Line and Wash - Still Life Part 1
Part 1 of a series on creating a still life with line and wash. In part 1, we develop the pen and ink drawing.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw Pine Cones with Pen and Ink
Learn how to draw a collection of pine cones with pen and ink.
Video
Beginner
Nuts and Bolts with Ball Point Pen - Drawing Exercise
Draw a nut and a bolt with ball point pen in this timed drawing exercise.
Post
Beginner
How to Draw a Holiday Wreath
Draw a Christmas wreath with pen and ink in this step by step tutorial.
Post
Beginner
Drawing Flowers with Ink on Toned Paper
Combine black and white ink on toned paper to draw wonderful cherry blossom flowers in this step by step tutorial.
Post
Beginner
Nature Drawing with Pen and Ink
How to draw various leaves and nature-inspred goodness.
Class
Beginner
Botanical Drawing with Pen and Ink
This class guides you through the process of creating a botanical drawing of sunflowers using pen and ink techniques. You'll lay out the basic contours using graphite and gradually develop the texture and form with line work applied with technical drawing pens.
Video
Beginner
The Pen and Ink Experience - Ink Wash
A look at applying ink wash using multiple layered applications to build up value and the illusion of form.
Class
Beginner
Mushrooms - Watercolor and Pen and Ink
A two part series on combining watercolor and pen and ink. Recorded Live Lessons.