Drawing in Red, Yellow, and Blue inks

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Drawing in Red, Yellow, and Blue inks

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Күн бұрын

In this video I demonstrate how to draw with a fountain pen in full color using red, yellow and blue inks. This is a challenging technique that I've only recently started to experiment with, but the results were promising enough that I decided to share what I've learned so far.
I'm using pens made by Opus 88, two Halos and a Picnic. All three have extra fine nibs.
I'm working on Strathmore 300 series multi-media paper. there's a mistake in the video where I say it's made by Canson.
All three waterproof inks are made by DeAtramentis, and are Document Red, Document Yellow, and Document Cyan.

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@atelierthhun1165 Жыл бұрын

Many, many thanks for this. Not only for an unexpected and creative idea but also for giving me a better excuse for owning a self indulgently large collection of De Atrementis document inks ! I especially liked the lengthy, methodical build up where any pressure to complete the piece quickly is not an option. It's always a joy to have considered work on hand that can be savoured for its own sake and played with to explore one's art and abilities.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! DeAtramentis is quickly becoming one of my favorite brands. And the patience required for this method makes it super rewarding. I like quick methods too, but there’s something really nice about how the image develops little by little.

@mihailkondratyev8435 Жыл бұрын

Astonishing technique! Please continue making videos about this method.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mihail! I will keep working with it and see what develops.

@recreepy Ай бұрын

Well done! You've truly impressed me.

@mkompan Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😀😀

@angelinatran4930 Жыл бұрын

The first video I hooked onto was your video about using a waterbrush to add shading to your fountain pen sketches. That opened up a whole world of sketching with fountain pens for me. Thank you for sharing your techniques!

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! It makes me very happy to know that like-minded people are watching my channel.

@TheDynamite333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. You are the best!

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@alina.kuptsova Жыл бұрын

What a cool idea! And I like the way you explain things! Thank you

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you found my video, and enjoyed it.

@billmccaffrey1977 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this and other techniques.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill!😊

@suegentry2913 Жыл бұрын

Lovely 🏵️

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LordWhatever Жыл бұрын

Great technique, wanted to mention that is also used with color pencils using magenta or rhodamin instead of red.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, color pencils can be used this way as well. I’ve also seen drawing using this method in ball point. Using a fountain pen is much more challenging, however.

@katsmith8263 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! ❤❤❤

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@ichirofakename Жыл бұрын

In my abstract drawings, I like to use from 2 to about 8 colors of ink, in different pens. I have learned the hard way the importance of waterproof inks. It doesn't take much re-wetting of undercoats to ruin a precise drawing.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on how much precision you’re looking for. I find that for life drawing the rewetting only occurs in areas of very heavy layering (usually in the darkest shadows), and that it doesn’t ruin the drawing.

@ichirofakename Жыл бұрын

@@mkompan Glad too hear it. I routinely ruin drawings any number of ways, then feel free to take drastic measures to incorporate the errors.

@ckmoore Жыл бұрын

This is a really cool idea! I have to try this. But I need to buy a few more fountain pens... preferably ones that don't dry out easily.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

If you're going to use waterproof inks, that's a good idea. Also, make sure to use pens that are easy to clean.

@TheDynamite333 Жыл бұрын

Let me humbly suggest you to use a different approach. Before investing in this may be trying cheaper options like ballpoint pens or similar would be better for starters.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

@@TheDynamite333 I’ve seen this effectively done with ball points, but this can be tried out inexpensively with fountain pens as well. Three Platinum Preppies, and some color samples and you’re good to go.

@TheDynamite333 Жыл бұрын

@@mkompan Definitely, I was checking Preppies a few minutes ago :)

@ckmoore Жыл бұрын

@@TheDynamite333 I get the sentiment, and appreciate it. I do like drawing with ballpoint, but I LOVE drawing with fountain pens. I can't help it, fountain pens are cool and make me want to pick them up and draw. Have to go with what I love :). I am considering the preppy's though, since they might fit the bill perfectly. Using fountain pens, paints, or other real media is how I take a break from digital painting (which is what I primarily do on my channel).

@jolenedelilys2589 4 ай бұрын

Might try magenta rather than red.

@chrisblanc663 Жыл бұрын

What fountain pens do you use? I’m guessing they are cheap, and the nibs are ef?

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

The nibs are indeed EF, but the pens are no so cheap. Those are two Opus 88 Halos, and one Opus 88 picnic. Not that you need anything close to this expensive. Three Platinum preppies will do the trick.

@chrisblanc663 Жыл бұрын

@@mkompan oh, yeah, not cheap fp for sure. I need to learn to draw with my fp’s. So far I just use #2 pencils, and no I king yet, much less ink drawings.

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

@@chrisblanc663 You don't need to wait before trying fountain pens. Do a pencil sketch and then draw over it. Working in ink is a different thought process. The earlier you start, the faster you'll get the knack for it.

@vincentmonet6172 Жыл бұрын

Nice way to work with a limited palette 🎉

@mkompan Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@jolenedelilys2589 4 ай бұрын

Use CMYK print colors or just CMY.

@mkompan 4 ай бұрын

I think this can work with a number of different color combinations. For a full range of color, inks closer to CMYk are recommended, but you don't need perfectly primary colors to get a full color effect. Any red, yellow and blue will do.

@Antisympathy 3 ай бұрын

What is document ink? Is that the name of the brand?👀🤔

@mkompan 3 ай бұрын

It’s a line of waterproof inks made by DeAtramentis.

@Antisympathy 3 ай бұрын

@@mkompan I recently purchased your fundamental stroke course but I haven’t started yet. Does this ink work with any fountain pens? Do you teach this color practice in there?🫨

@mkompan 3 ай бұрын

@@Antisympathy thank you! Yes, these inks will work in any fountain, it make sure to clean them every three weeks or so. Sorry, no color stuff in that tutorial, only black and white