In the long-awaited sequel to Pen and Ink Crosshatching master illustrator Dan Nelson describes and demonstrates his refined cross-hatching technique. Want personalized instruction? Click here: gumroad.com/l/DanTheArtMan
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@samwallaceart2887 жыл бұрын
It never occurred to me to draw a single direction of crosshatching for the entire image before changing directions ... but it makes a lot of sense now that you show it. Whenever I used to do crosshatching, I'd do it by zones or at random, and that got real inconsistent real fast. The method in the video is a by far more consistent ... 'can't wait to try it out.
@AndresSalazararthub5 жыл бұрын
yeah, me niether!
@SpinningSage4 жыл бұрын
SamWallace Art, didja try it out? :)
@joshuanorris58604 жыл бұрын
What he said
@chibamoon64104 жыл бұрын
yea did you try it out?
@brandonfield39934 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking. Time to draw~
@Goffix20095 жыл бұрын
As a Pen and Ink Artist, it's hard for me to comprehend how most collectors (and publishers), do not appreciate this medium at the same level as oil paintings. Both take considerable time and effort to achieve realism. Similar to Black and white photography compared to color.
@hieunguyenminh80452 жыл бұрын
Generally, people like color more than black and white. I think it takes more skill to paint an oil painting.
@Goffix20092 жыл бұрын
@@hieunguyenminh8045 Generally speaking (typing), I see your point. However black and white can also be dramatic. I mainly work with the stippling technique compared to cross hatch. Very time consuming.
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
@@hieunguyenminh8045 So ... Have you seen my oil Paintings? (disagree with your assessment, but that's okay) I am primarily an oil painter.
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
@@Goffix2009 kudos to you! Stippling is extremely time consuming!
@Goffix20092 жыл бұрын
@@DantheArtMan Thanks Dan.
@metitfour1315 жыл бұрын
Cross hatching is one of those things I love as an artist. There's a strange satisfaction spending 4+ hours just making lines that can convey darkness, light, hope, tension, action, weight, depth, form, and a bunch of other things.
@powerpc1272 жыл бұрын
I've been reading Berserk, and I have a new appreciation for just how much work Miura put into that manga. Thanks for the demonstration, my friend.
@DG_Toti Жыл бұрын
Miura, Ito, and Araki all put so much detail into their work it’s obscene. Rip Kentaro Miura, one of the greats.
@user-zk4uv5im5c3 ай бұрын
@@DG_Toti Миура самый великий👍🙏💯
@runnynight8 жыл бұрын
this is somehow very satisfying .....
@ReverseJuxtapose7 жыл бұрын
Oddly ! satisfying
@ysraelrjflores80777 жыл бұрын
IKR!
@TheVanillatech7 жыл бұрын
Watching a job well done! And listening to someone humble in their (awesome) talent explain it in a way that anyone can understand. I'll drink to that!
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power7 жыл бұрын
especially with the music.
@asstroeongdong-min17097 жыл бұрын
ASMR is what I believe we're experiencing :D
@MicahBuzanANIMATION8 жыл бұрын
Slick line work. This is kind of trance-inducing to watch.
@DantheArtMan8 жыл бұрын
PLEASE trance away! :-j
@duccior896 жыл бұрын
You are right, actually it's relaxing to do, this drawing are master piece, hope I could get to this perfection one dat. I tryied this technique in my video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtedl6Wjqaqzhp8.html
@MLGodinho5 жыл бұрын
KZfaq HQ: We need to recomend something weird but satisfying this week random art student: Hold ma beer
@DantheArtMan5 жыл бұрын
Lol. That's good. Thanks for making me laugh.
@caleboop18144 жыл бұрын
hold my coffee*
@caleboop18144 жыл бұрын
hold my art palette*
@caleboop18144 жыл бұрын
hold my canvas*
@caleboop18144 жыл бұрын
hold my paint brush*
@lisathuban89695 жыл бұрын
I've taken a LOT of art classes and even know a few professional cartoonists, but none of them explained crosshatching as well as you just did. Thanks so much! Great video.
@salvation73627 жыл бұрын
From one artist to another, brilliant. I've always loved the clean lines of pen and ink much to the criticism of my teachers who would always say "add colour". The crispness and definition to me was always the goal. I see artwork in black and white, it's finished when you put the pen down. Had to add how much I enjoyed how close you get the camera to your work. I can almost smell the ink, so tactile to watch if that makes any sense. Subscribed to enjoy watching you work. I've long since fallen out of the love of drawing but you really do inspire. Love it.
@notme1914 жыл бұрын
I can't stand the people who say add color! Sometimes I ruin drawings with color!
@vinzcastro93043 жыл бұрын
@@notme191 Do you experiment with the inking? it's best to make the inking as simple as possible and let the color add depth
@gensischosen2513 жыл бұрын
Yea this is why I prefer manga over comics
@user-mh6ju3pg8c2 жыл бұрын
@@vinzcastro9304 hmm.. Agree As for clothing..I would add clean thick lines And then add colour fire more details
@pTanino8 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful to you for demonstrating and explaining your technique. Absolutely fabulous ... I am in awe
@Nsta284 жыл бұрын
I’ve come back to this video so many times over the years and I still learn something new every visit. Truly one of the most wholesome tutorials on here.
@FREEDMFTR2 жыл бұрын
As an artist who revived my passion for drawing during these past couple years, I stumbled across your video, and for the first time in my artistic journey, I've never thought about trying crosshatching! I am so excited to learn and practice crosshatching! All thanks to you, @DanNelson - Thank you!
@aspektx7 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how you can read about something over and over and not get it -- until that one moment when it all clicks. Thank you for that moment.
@mmmawia3 жыл бұрын
Why is this in my recommended 7 years later? Not complaining doe
@sei89323 жыл бұрын
same bro
@anthonywise99943 жыл бұрын
Same
@simonbaker99096 жыл бұрын
It is great to have an artist explain and reveal his/her process in front of our eyes. Thank you so much. The brilliance of course is not mastering the technique of cross-hatching but rather the ability to visualize a scene as light and dark areas and knowing where to put them -- amazingly hard unless you have mastered that IMO.
@crimsonscarlett99043 жыл бұрын
Oh the fluidity and smoothness of your strokes, how utterly captivating they are! My how talented you've becomed. How much I admire your skills is simply unmeasurable. I simply cannot wait for your next art video. Best of luck my fellow. May life be great to you.
@Katerina-vm2ok3 жыл бұрын
I just came across your channel (even though this was done in the year 2013) and this was a marvelous piece of artwork...the crosshatching was absolutely fabulous to watch. I have been trying to improve my crosshatching and this was an absolute help. May I also say that the word “Trust” was conveyed perfectly with the drawing. Thank-you!
@rudyyu52795 жыл бұрын
As someone who does crosshatching as a style in my art, I really appreciate your dexterity and pen control. I have two questions: 1) what do you do to correct mistakes in this unforgiving medium; and 2)What do you do to avoid accidentally touching or going over wet parts of your work? Great job!
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Rudy! How on earth did I miss your excellent questions? 1) Try NOT to make mistakes, of course. Take precautions. 2) if possible, work on a medium that can be scratched / etched and re-drawn. Some "vellums" can do this, and CS-10 illustration board, if you can find it. 3) Learn how to do magic with a super-fine brush and white gouache!
@jameyhagerty30352 жыл бұрын
@@DantheArtMan 2 years later. Better late than never I guess. Great work by the way.
@Mario7p2 жыл бұрын
@@jameyhagerty3035 are you the comment police?
@jameydog2 жыл бұрын
@@Mario7p Yep
@brightnight88312 жыл бұрын
@@Mario7p Dan Nelson how do you plead
@irenapietruszka43116 жыл бұрын
Oh why did I ever stop drawing? I used to be not bad at all. I'm motivated to unearth my pens. Thank you. Such a useful, clear and modest presentation. Irena
@landonletterman8316 жыл бұрын
I love how the brain does that, a concrete knowledge that it's just lines at different angles, but done right, and given a little distance, everything looks like it it textured like it's supposed to. Really stellar work
@DantheArtMan5 жыл бұрын
Hey, gang-- I keep getting comments about my NAILS! :-) Quick explanation-- I am a fairly serious classical guitar player. The way to spot someone like me: Right hand LONG, Left hand SHORT. And if they play flamenco, the pinky will be VERY long. There ya go . . . a little bit of culture to add to your day!
@jacksonkerr20955 жыл бұрын
As a classical singer, I've seen some guitarists with extended fingernails who play classical music. Wonderful work with the art! Absolutely gorgeous.
@DantheArtMan5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! (And thanks for the confirmation about the silly nail thing! :-)
@jessacrow94075 жыл бұрын
wow, this might've been the first time i see the OP post on a vid of theirs 3 years later
@solar79275 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan. Why don't you use a foutain pen? It'll give you the same thin lines if not thinner. And you won't have to keep dipping them. Please reply or message me if you have any questions about foutain pens
@DantheArtMan5 жыл бұрын
@@solar7927 I use fountain pens quite a bit. See the watercolor sketch video I published just a couple days ago. Nothing gets finer than a crow quill pen.
@MrBrunoRodak7 жыл бұрын
I almost exclusively use cross hatching in my illustrations, be it pen and ink or pencil, and watching a master do it is the best motivation/inspiration I could wish for..Thank you for this video :)
@haralambimarkov68624 жыл бұрын
The level of patience and focus to sit there and maintain this level of technique consistently... Just shivers all around, man.
@acuralee6 жыл бұрын
I love the vellum you use... it makes the piece have this elegance about it. Plus the thousands if not millions of wonderful straight cross hatches
@barryallenflash12 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful picture! I never realized it took so long to do a picture like this, NOW it makes sense why they sell for so much, def worth it.
@michellerobertson52357 жыл бұрын
I wish you'd do some more cross hatching tutorials. You have such a fabulous skill in all media that I'd like to learn from Cross hatching is one I'm trying to learn and understand. You're work is beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your videos!!
@cthepower2 жыл бұрын
I had never seen anyone do crosshatching. Your method and explanation was delightfully explained and executed. Thank you so much.
@julikb2 жыл бұрын
just logic
@slick.skills2 жыл бұрын
Seeing this vid come back on to my feed once again is a delight. Dan, if you see this, this video I think really started my cross hatching journey. I don’t per say follow the rules of it all, but it’s been a journey I’ve loved and I’ll likely continue on for a years down the road. Been able to create an online audience from it and was able to quit my job because of it. You are heavy influence on what I do today and for that, I thank you. Thanks so much Dan.
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Slick! Thank you for that delightful story! That is very encouraging. All the best to you.
@swirlandtwirl54174 жыл бұрын
Remembered having text books and children's reading books when I was a kid with this style. So amazing! 💗💗💗
@alexlawson61335 жыл бұрын
this is one of my favorite techniques! i love to listen to music while i draw because it helps add rhythm to my work :)
@davidgpeterson5 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid I use to love the art of David Trampier. He did a lot of cross hatching and it adds so much texture and depth. This video was amazing.
@johnstanley69772 жыл бұрын
I haven’t drawn since I was a kid. I got into playing guitar and that’s been my main interest. But watching your videos makes me remember doing crosshatching as a kid. No one taught me, I naturally did it. But you’ve shown me new ways to think about it. I’m inspired to draw again.
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I play guitar also. Both can be done.
@anyu2 жыл бұрын
Your precision and technique is amazing! It's relaxing and low effort to watch, yet I feel like I'm learning so much that I can use next time I draw.
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
That encouraging! Glad to hear it. Keep on!!
@quinnmichaels5 жыл бұрын
thanks for such a great tutorial on cross hatching. i never realized that you go opposite angles and scribble before. thanks bro.
@gabrielleraul4884 жыл бұрын
Incredibly beautiful! This one layer at a time is brilliant!
I remember in kindergarten some kid accused me of "scribbling" and I retorted with "IT'S NOT SCRIBBLING, IT'S SHADING!"
@Fallout19848 жыл бұрын
Lol
@alicerulzall8 жыл бұрын
+Rory Jakobs ITS NOT SHADING, IT'S ADDING VALUES! Lol my drawing professor use to nag us for calling it shading. :p
@DantheArtMan8 жыл бұрын
+alicerulzall k Ha! Your art teacher was making a good point. It IS, more technically speaking, "values." A good distinction when students are just learning to draw.
@jcepri6 жыл бұрын
I was in the same situation, but I said I was "adding value"
@timothymorrisii71656 жыл бұрын
We've all been there, XD
@dramawind7 жыл бұрын
I've watched this at least 5 times in the past and it's been in my recommended for the past month or maybe more.
@Vic101able6 жыл бұрын
You have your own style, and you understand it, but not that many people take the time to do these many layers. Kudos.
@geradoruiz96985 жыл бұрын
Not only his art is something behold but his time and patience is something I want to achieve some day.
@VerneditheSnail7 жыл бұрын
This was a very enjoyable viewing and learning experience. As the observer, I'm delighted to have watched this. Thank you for this upload.
@bbBunnyvv201910 жыл бұрын
so mesmerizing watching the details begin to slowly merge and fall into each other creating this beautiFUL PIECE OF ARTWORK fgdkggd
@ebenyt74933 жыл бұрын
Are you still alive?
@sanishdivakaran4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work sir... The effort you take and the way you narrate deserve a big salute...
@tealbluewhite4 жыл бұрын
Wow I actually sat through and watched the entire video from start to finish. Great video. And great tips you provided
@donmeles77118 жыл бұрын
I love this technique! Though I've never seen such a simple and perfect tutorial! Thank you, great job!
@moonblink8 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring. I remember doing these back in art school. Good times. I should make one now, even if it comes out badly.
@janc64958 жыл бұрын
+moonblink yes, do it! do it! do it! Practice makes perfect!
@blacksunrise13496 жыл бұрын
I've done 2 crosshatched pieces, it is an insane amount of time and work...this is amazing
@ymatgal4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Amazing. To see how much work, dedication and creativity goes into this style of drawing. I had no clue! Thank you so much for sharing :)
@Salgood9 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Dan, I will be sharing it with my students! :)
@DantheArtMan9 жыл бұрын
Salgood Sam YAY! LOVE passing things on to the next generation! Keep on! You're changing lives.
@umaimah63137 жыл бұрын
i love cross hatching and this helped me so much. Thank you, i am very grateful. :) I've seen it so many times.
@ryusaranyawut79135 жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I'm an artist myself, but I can't do cross hatching like you did. Like you say, it takes too long. But keep going man, you're doing great!
@WayaAskin6 жыл бұрын
Your artwork is beautiful, the subject matter awesome. Thank you for sharing this talent with me, as I got so much out of your tutorial. I've done penwork infrequently but enjoy it. I actually did a complete drawing in "scribble," not realizing it was a form of crosshatching. I liked the result. You encourage me to do more!
@juanemonly34953 жыл бұрын
KZfaq again suggested this. I guess because of Inktober. Watched this 3 years ago and it still satisfy me. 😍
@MarieKyriney7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! This really inspired me. I kinda messed up my first pen nibs I bought and thought I just can't draw with pen and ink. But I guess I will give it a go and buy a new set of nibs and try it again - this time i will search for clear instructions how to first use nibs :D
@muffinszss3 жыл бұрын
this is the amount of sheer skill and dedication that i can’t help but smile at :)
@tiitpeeter2 жыл бұрын
What a great piece of art and a great explanation as well. This video really helps with achieving nice and clean looking cross hatching. Ever since seeing this video a few years ago, I've started to feel like there's nothing more satisfying than using pen and ink to make orderly sections of lines onto paper! Thanks for the great video !
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's fun to hear. Way to go!
@MasterofTongs7 жыл бұрын
Aside from being a very calming video, that was very interesting to see from start to finish. I absolutely strive for realism, so crosshatching doesn't come into play in most of my work (not that I have all that much). All the same, it is fascinating to see how the technique creates such a great illusion for it!
@DantheArtMan7 жыл бұрын
Good observation, Steve. I have done a lot of realism over the years, too. I think the thing that is fun for me is to use a technique that DOESN'T easily lend itself to realism then try to brow-beat it into submission to create a quasi-realism.
@MaelZack7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for helping on shading , this is my favorite tipe of shading because i struggle with arts on point there everyone around me drawing on photoshop or any over computer program while i just want draw on paper also wanting only draw black and white and and still able do things well. Thanks again so much.
@marekprazak3 жыл бұрын
mind blown.. love how you showed the layers--i just want to drop my work and try it!!
@ivanpergasi24 жыл бұрын
that's the most professional and satisfying crosshatching video ever made...tnx for sharing with us
@lucamoretti29678 жыл бұрын
this makes me understand why Kentaro dropped the manga "berserk". Making a whole comic with this level of cross hatching is a pretty epic challange
@paulinemorare55092 жыл бұрын
So elegant and complex. That's great work
@elsagrace38937 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, Dan. I am amazed at the work and result. I have learned about a process.
@lme43392 жыл бұрын
So much patience! I am very impressed!
@dvaoh8 жыл бұрын
This was pretty awesome, your explanation wasn't confusing like some of the other artist's here on youtube.
@RiiZeNstudios5 жыл бұрын
if you look closely at the very end of the video you'll notice something written at the bottom of the cliff and it says "TRUST" that shit gave me goosebumps.
@beeferoni7865 жыл бұрын
thats dumb
@EhurtAfy5 жыл бұрын
It is cool, but I don't think it's that hidden.
@Prajwal____5 жыл бұрын
@@EhurtAfy lol
@theamnesiasquad34255 жыл бұрын
@@beeferoni786 how is that dumb?
@beeferoni7864 жыл бұрын
@@theamnesiasquad3425 getting goosebumps over some pseudo deep thing that rly doesnt mean anything and its not hidden at all
@susanmitchell47442 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Such a lovely calm voice and clear explanation of a tricky technique.
@awayforthewin13256 жыл бұрын
I love coming back to your videos when i need a reference.
@hannrkelley8 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing!! I don't think I've ever seen such a satisfying and pleasing tutorial haha. And your skill, incredible. I'm becoming slowly obsessed with old anatomy and botanical drawings, and though I'm not sure if they use this depth of cross hatching, their precise linework is just drool-worthy, thank you!
@DantheArtMan8 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean about some anatomy drawings-- some classic cross-hatching.
@hannrkelley8 жыл бұрын
+Dan Nelson Mmn, and the lithograph prints! Brilliant.
@loveelleee4 жыл бұрын
Whenever I want to look for a reference to draw, I'm fascinated to subjects that looks like I have a lot of lines I can draw into that. So, obviously, I'm fascinated to lines. And I badly want this artstyle. Hope to learn and master it someday. 💕
@mahalie236 жыл бұрын
Super demonstration, gorgeous illustration style - thank you so much for your detailed explanation :)
@acmulhern5 жыл бұрын
You’ve really mastered the technique. Beautiful result.
@supernewuser10 жыл бұрын
Wow gorgeous line work.
@RedGallardo5 жыл бұрын
Godlike... Chaos that creates life. Absolutely amazing!
@samuraireflection5 жыл бұрын
so helpful. you reminded me of how my dad and I talk about drawing art with the way you talk about cross hatching. nice video.
@Ehh974 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting! I am actually practicing with a lot of pen techniques right now (because of inktober) so this inspires me to give this a try!
@TheSebaRapper7 жыл бұрын
omg! this is amazing brother! greetings from Chile and this is art in its pure state.
@Catalina.r7 жыл бұрын
SBTG Chilenos uno se encuentra en todos lados... saludos desde Rancagua!
@Zaire825 жыл бұрын
Bruh I learned so much about cross hatching. "Scribble cross hatching" should also simply be "Scribble hatching", since it has no crossing.
@RonWylie-gk5lc4 жыл бұрын
OR it crosses ALL hatching lol
@tiger_vii4 жыл бұрын
Amazing...I'm getting back into inking....and this is on another level.... This is epic
@SunShineCreations12 жыл бұрын
This is such a cool picture, I really wanted you to zoom out at the end and show the whole thing. This technique is great. I don't even do pen & ink but it made me consider it. Really good video!
@taylorkierpiec68797 жыл бұрын
If i understood how to do this and invest my time more into this i hope to do this. This really calmed me down.
@renedanielmendezlopez44734 жыл бұрын
Any updates?
@circumcizednun18144 жыл бұрын
Update?
@taylorkierpiec68794 жыл бұрын
I haven’t drawn in a while but I didn’t know this many people cared
@kleinmwalili59624 жыл бұрын
Get serious bro
@sabinaliosa5 жыл бұрын
i've learned more about crosshatching watching this 5-6 times then i've learned in 3 years from my teacher
@dustinkeller293 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. Thank you for letting me watch.
@funmeister2 жыл бұрын
Love this video! I've long been searching for an ideal way to do crosshatching and this hit the nail right in the head, particularly the sidenote about the direction/grain and the approaches therein.
@DantheArtMan2 жыл бұрын
Cool! So glad to hear it!!
@sennacookie50434 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how you get such straight lines without a ruler
@MistressKatari4 жыл бұрын
Lots of practice!
@vincenthubschmann65124 жыл бұрын
Quick and confident, it takes a bit of practice
@Pedro-S1lva4 жыл бұрын
Probably he practices everyday
@gozinta824 жыл бұрын
I've done cross-hatching a large portion of my life and yeah, it's practice. Pencil and pen work, as you get more comfortable and loosen up, you'll be more consistent with your line work.
@harleyjohndelacruz71744 жыл бұрын
Bruh
@user-hornyforadventure2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.. straight to point.. understood everything.. now it's time to practice
@eternalgamer24455 жыл бұрын
More of these pretty please. So satisfying to watch.
@DamienNightmarish5 жыл бұрын
Amazing work. Too clean and perfect. Nice job!
@primrosec.20459 жыл бұрын
So talented! Thank you. This tutorial will help me with my ink cross-hatching :)
@DantheArtMan9 жыл бұрын
Yay! That's what I am hoping! Thanks for watching!
@PeterSather9 жыл бұрын
Don't you just love the satisfying scratching noise of the pen?.. im not being sarcastic, it really is a gratifying sound lol
@victorianaumov17518 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one, it is extremely satisfying :D
@pesto126018 жыл бұрын
+Victoria Naumov Check out ASR if you like those sounds.. you might enjoy that too...
@Walking-MY-Path6 жыл бұрын
Peter Sather Agreed!
@paecpc5 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done, love the end result of the picture. Thanks for sharing.
@hellishdee3 жыл бұрын
This was so freaking awesome!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I love ink and I draw with it all the time... Watching this level of hatching is just beautiful! 🖤🖤🖤🖤 I learned something new today! Thank you 😊🖤✌🏻✌🏻
@katsup60484 жыл бұрын
The song name is Lamento by Gintautas Abarius
@RSidd7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. Reminded me of the artworks of an old 19th century English story book.
@TheLuisberg7 жыл бұрын
Rishav Siddhanta it kinda does.
@cipriano19842 жыл бұрын
just great!!! I learned new things by watching this video. Thank you.
@royeien82112 жыл бұрын
Awesome work! Very instructive and beautiful art. Thanks for sharing!
@azraelsgrave4 жыл бұрын
I've never done this and should try it. I typically only do 2 directions mixed with scribbles as he put it. And I usually work all parts in a section then progress across the image. Granted my crosshatching is no where near this level. So it's a process I'll try next time I get into it.
@Zinkesis7 жыл бұрын
Not only was this a tutorial, but this was an ASMR.
@jonatassantos17265 жыл бұрын
Hi, Dan. I am a brazilian man. I loved this video, i loved this work. Beautiful, beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.