You're very welcome, Cathy! I've been aware of Kollwitz's mastery for a long time, but doing an in-depth study like this really re-awakened my appreciation of her genius, and I'm glad this video is finding an audience. And thank you for the correction. I'm also a stickler for correct pronunciation, and even listened to a few German speaking videos to try to get her name right. I guess my ear failed me on this one.

My pleasure! I’m happy to have introduced you to this profound and powerful artist, who deserves more recognition.

You're welcome! I'm glad to have escaped sounding pretentious, because there's always that risk when talking about art.

Gosh, thank you for the very kind compliments!

That's an interesting topic that I'll be making a video on soon.

Thanks for the compliments! More videos (and perhaps online classes) to come!

Спасибо! Только упорным трудом можно сделать так, чтобы рисунок выглядел так, будто его было легко сделать.

Thank you! I’m glad I could introduce you to this wonderful artist.

My pleasure!

Glad you liked it!

Her way of working is actually "painterly," so for a painter such as yourself, her methods are quite appropriate.

Спасибо. Копирование рисунка без размышлений о том, что делает его хорошим, имеет ограниченную ценность.

Glad you liked it!

Hi Dmitry. I’m love Vrubel’s work and have had the chance to see them in person at the Tretyakov. I’m not familiar with his graphic works, however, and can’t seem to find many online. Do you know any online resources where they can be viewed?

Thank you. Happy to hear that at least some people find me entertaining.

My pleasure!

My pleasure Michael!

Well, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

My pleasure!

Glad you enjoyed it!

My pleasure! I'm glad you found this video useful.

You're welcome!

Haha, thank you!

My pleasure!

Thanks! The scratchy edges of those strokes are definitely dry brush, but the bubbly surface is something else. I suspect that the ink was given a good shake before using, creating ink bubbles. Will have to test this theory.

Thank you! Air bubbles is a good theory. Perhaps the ink was given a good shake before it was used.

There’s definitely some dry-brushing going on, but my working theory is that the ink was given a good shake and was full of bubbles. And thank you. Many more of these types of videos on the way

What a stroke of good luck finding your lesson. Just what I need . Thank you

@@raycooper3269 my pleasure!

My pleasure! You're probably referring to the Geha Schullfuller pens. I don't have one (yet), but have also heard very good things about them. I'll have to get one soon, since German mid-century pens is my favorite category at the moment. Tiepolo and Guercino are definitely my thing! I'll put them on the list.

@@mkompan The schulfuller I think was a category of pen for students. Geha was just the only brand to name theirs schulfuller. Reform, Pelikan and a few others made them. Usually with a green tinted ink window.

Thank you! Agree this type of hatching (even though it users all three hatching methods) is easier to pull off, in part because it relies on washes for subtle transitions. I wasn’t familiar with Alfredo Alcala’s work until now (I’m more on the old master/fine art side of things), but his work is super interesting. Looks like he’s mostly uses a single directional contour hatch, with occasional cross-hatching. I’ll have to do something on this way of working.

1. Thank you 2. A copy/analysis of a Diebenkorn would be an interesting challenge, given my affinity for tight rendering and representation. It’s curious, I’ve had viewers request I copy Manga artists, mid-20th century illustrators and 15th century engravers. I guess it speaks to my Zelig like drawing ability.

@@mkompan I found the sink online and it isn't as great as I recalled. He has done portraits in a range of styles, but none really with linear shading appropriate to this channel. Nevermind.

Hmmm, your guess is as good as mine, but those would be some strange looking indents.

Thank you. You certainly could start with washes first, though it might be hard to anticipate where the washes need to go without the pen. I found that I got the best results by working back and forth a few times.

Thanks for the suggestions! Some those artists (Rembrandt, Zorn, Moebius and Wrightson) I'm familiar with.The others I'll have to look into.

@@mkompan I'd definitely love to see you do an analysis and recreation of Moebius' techniques, in particular the very short almost dot-like hatch textures he uses in some of his work.

@@GurtTarctor I’ll Consider it!

Well, I'm glad I could introduce you to Kollwitz. There's nothing wrong with starting with wash, though you should use a paper that doesn't buckle, which will interfere with you line work. There's no strict order to how one should start but it will effect the final result. I have a discussion on this in a previous video titled, "pen or watercolor: which comes first?"

@@mkompan That's good to know, I'll take a look to that video as well, thanks!

We're both in California, true, but something like 600Km apart, so I don't think I'll be knocking on their door anytime soon. :)

As someone who has undertaken to learn other skill, I completely understand. This video series is really suited for the intermediate/advanced students who have mastered the basics and are ready to hone their skills.If you're finding it overwhelming, I recommend first viewing my other videos on hatching before coming back to this one. I also have a detailed introduction to cross hatching available for purchase on Vimeo (If you look through my latest videos you'll see a "trailer" of sorts). Keep in mind is that it's important to build your skills slowly. Enjoy each step in process, and do not concern yourself with progress (which is a natural consequence of drawing each day). In studying the old masters, try to tackle simple detail first (a nose, an eye, a mouth, etc), then work your way up, the way a beginning pianist learns a piece, one hand at a time, one bar at at a time, one page at a time. Before you know it, you'll be copying entire drawings with ease.

@@mkompan Thanks so much for your guidance, Marc. I shall indeed look at the earlier videos ... and have more patience as I learn! Your videos are incredibly helpful ... and inspiring!

Sure. This drawing is in the the Museum of Prints and Drawing in Dresden (Kupferstich-Kabinett, Staatliche Kunstsammlung Dresden). Here is a link to a page that contains the drawing: kupferstich-kabinett.skd.museum/ausstellungen/kaethe-kollwitz-in-dresden/

@@mkompan Thanks a lot

My pleasure!

Thanks! It looks like the texture in Teoh’s video was created by granulation on rough paper. It’s looks pretty different from the white spots in the dark washes at the bottom of the drawing.

That’s a good way to reproduce the effect, but I doubt Kollwitz was so deliberate.

Hi Dmitry. Thanks, I'll look for them. Ackerman has a reputation for poor customer service (perhaps because it's a one person operation).