"If you do what you always did, you're gonna get what you've always got" Inspirational quote right there xDxD

Shortcuts: 2:07 - DON'T RUSH 4:15 - Alternate between different parts of your drawing 4:37 - Set time limits 5:09 - Get lost in the process 5:16 - Take breaks 5:51 DEVELOP CONSISTENCY 8:27 - Maintain uniformity 10:08 - PURPOSE OF YOUR STROKES 13:30 - Be aware of how you use your strokes 14:58 - Drawing is a mental and a mechanical activity

Dear Alphonso, It is good that there are people like you in this world. Thanks pal.

Anyone who has not bought Alphonso's book and ESPECIALLY the pen and ink workbook, do yourself and your artwork a favor and buy them because they are absolutely priceless! The exercises are so good, they have you repeat patterns in all different ways creating muscle memory that takes work to gain but you'll always have it. I absolutely love his teaching style and the pure fact that he's offering his wealth of knowledge and experience to us through these free YT videos. Most artists aren't available to learn from unless you pay them. I'm disabled and have zero income. Art is my therapy. It keeps me busy since I'm housebound and very isolated. So I can't afford to get nickel and dimed to death no matter how much I want to support the artists I would love to learn from. Anyway, Alphonso is offering these videos as well as his books which I couldn't be happier to have. They're one of the most useful tools I have found to get my hand to do what my brain is telling it. That took a while but it's tuned up and I'll never stop leaving, so I will be following this artist and supporting him in whatever way I can because by doing that he's supporting me too.

omg I laughed when you mentions "parts of the drawing are going to be boring" real life struggles. your vids are so helpful for me, thank you. Im self taught also and found my drawing wasn't developing, but by watching you, I'm able to relate to someone whose had the same struggles and problems and then learn cutting so much time out trying to find out myself. I'm so excited to draw these days Just want to say a big thanks mate

patience(don't rush drawing) consistency(uniformity) purpose of stroke. thanks for the video you is the man!!

Even Mark Crilley can't beat this guy's videos tbh

I think of drawing as a form of meditation. I literally find it impossible to worry and draw at the same time. In fact, a lot of times, I forget about time and even need to set a timer. The only hazard in being an artist is watching the laundry and dishes pile up. lol

"If you do what you always do, then you're gonna get what you've always got" That's some deep shit.

This demonstrates why your teaching has such an edge over the KZfaq masses. You review stuff and go over it again now and then. When you combine the simplicity of a verbal description and visual demo it resonates long after you switch off the laptop. The message has power. When you add in the resource of your book it's about as close to having a personal teacher as you can get online. I'm a beginner and sooner or later will go to a night class, but in the meantime I'm moving forward slowly and will be watching your videos for years.

The great thing about the tips on the video is that no matter how old the video is, they are still useful and the advice definetly holds up. Thank you

6 years later , this video is so so helpful, timeless! Thank you so much.

'Don't rush' *Watches at 1,5 speed*

Great video and the tip on slowing down helped me a lot. I needed to hear that lol Thanks man!

Alphonso is so very patient and encouraging - but he does not shy away from warning us about mental pitfalls to avoid. Thank You

This is amazing. It is like a face slap with things you know you should do, but don't do it until someone else says it, shows it and then you understand. I was looking trough my early drawings and could spot all these mistake. I wrote your tips right next to them so I would never forget what I learned today.

Teaching is an art few artists have. Luckily for us, Mr. Dunn has mastered both.

i remember watching your videos in my high school art class. 3 years later your videos still bring such valuable insight every time i watch!

Man! you're my absolute favourite! Your voice is amazing and the way you explain makes everything so simple, thanks to you I've started practicing non-stop. So, thank you so much!

Love the clear way you get your thoughts across. Just starting pen & ink. Looking forward to getting your books.

I just discovered your videos...I love them! You are a great instructor! The way you explain things is clear and easy to implement. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

I’ve learnt more with this video than in a whole year at university.

This is Steven Qian. I thought that this video was extremely informative. Thank you so much. I look upon you as a small child loooking upon a true master. One day I hope that I can apply these skills to my own work and stop going on about form and perspective all the bloody time.

As a impatient, crappy drawer that's my problem. Not understanding my intention and going too fast. Then I give up so thanks for the tips 👍

You are an amazing artist AND a great teacher!!! I watch your videos and have purchased your books. Thanks to you I'm getting better as an artist.

No doubt about it, you are a natural born teacher. Your videos are so easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much for making them available.

Thank you very much for sharing! This video served me to improve not only in my drawings, but in all activities that require constant attention and are very delicate tasks, such as surgery. It is important to do things slowly, be consistent and stay focused on your goal.

Thank you Alphonso for your wonderful book and workbook. Truly amazing. Your workbook stays next to some of my best inspiration, reference books while I’m drawing. Great texture warm ups, such a diverse range of textures. Could go for awhile gushing over your awesome book. Would like to thank you also Alphonso for your KZfaq videos. They also are a huge help.💖💫

Your thoughts and theories about drawing are so inspiring. You say things one seldom hears anyone say about the process. Your passion is contagious! Among all your talents you are an excellent teacher. You are very right about the line being the palette but it is also food for thought. Thank you, great lesson today.

I love this tutorial, you are an amazing teacher!

Just bought your books (Guide and Workbook). Can't wait for it to arrive. I am just starting completely from zero! Glad I found your channel. Thanks for all you are sharing!

Man, you have a talent for breaking it down and make it easy to understand! Thanks 🙏🏻 now on to training on both visualizing what I want and building that muscle memory

He's an excellent teacher - the absolute best.

To share knowledge that you've spent a lifetime learning, is do humble! What a gift you are giving to others! You are a blessing to so many, on so many levels!

These are all great tips. Thank you so much Alphonso.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and skillful guidance!

I'm do glad s friend recommended your videos! I've drawn for years but only now trying pen and ink so your tutorials are so helpful.

thank you so much for your videos! you have a gift of breaking things down into understandable concepts. Thank you, again for sharing, Alphonso

I just love how you say "The line in pen and ink drawings is the palette." It's both poetic and so clarifying!! Thanks so much for your videos man!

You sir are a true artist and true teacher. Have learnt more from a few of your videos than many art courses. Really resonated what you said about thinking about the subject and how you wish to interpret it, how it makes you feel,, that what makes it art! Otherwise it's just imitation. Many thanks to you for inspiring me to draw. I have always found it really hard but after watching a few of your videos I drew something that I was proud of for the first time. Sure it's pretty meagre by most standards but way better than anything I've done before. 😁

Excellent advice. Your observations about patience really resonated. I realized the other day while doing a rendering exercise just how much my impatience has gotten in the way of the development of my drawing skill. I think that if I'd been more patient when I was younger, I would be much farther along with my drawing today.

not just an art lesson, that's life right there, thanks Alphonso

These videos really bring your book to life. Thank you!

hey yeah I thought it was a really good and I'm just taking up drawing again I'm a little older and but I'm really enjoying it and you're helping me out thank you

This videos have been a great help for me to understand shape shading and control on my drawing. Your videos have inspired me to start drawing again after years of inactivity. Thanks

Thank you sooooooooooo much for sharing and helping us!! You are a gift!!

God Bless Dunn been using Pencil but wanted to try pen drawings and your making me believe I will get there. Thanks Big

Thank you! I never really thought about slowing down when cross hatching before watching this video... I think it's very good advice.

Every so often this video appears in my feed & I watch it every time. This is basic information that everyone can benefit from being reminded about. Excellent video Sir Dunn.

Alfonso....very nice teaching.....great for everyone....so much fun!! Keep it up and enjoy!

This is so awesome! I just started posting on TikTok and I draw with pencil and sharpie, I tried a different shading method (hatching) and didn’t realize what the issue was and why it looked funny. THANK YOU !!

Big fan of your book and these video Tutorials go along so well as companion pieces to it. Thanks for all the great help and advice.

I laughed out so loud when you said, 'oh my God, this is taking forever!' that is exactly what I think when I painting or drawing because I work slow. Lately I have been interested in pen and ink and this video has been very helpful. Thank you!

Thanks so much for all your video uploads - really enjoy them!

I have felt stuck with art for some time now and needed something different to work at. I've always thought crosshatching was so cool and thought it would help my line work and values. But I've just started and learned so much already, more than i thought! Thank you for the lessons. It's more complicated than i thought l

I just finished a drawing that I had no idea what was wrong with it, but I knew something in the texture was wrong. After watching this, I realize it was a problem with the inconsistency of my strokes while I was stippling. There are so many little things that go into drawing, and I am so glad that you take time to focus on the little things so that the overall drawing may be more successful. I really appreciate the videos you post and I loved your book. Thank you!

Fabulous! Great teaching, as always.

You are a fantastic teacher! Your channel, along side your book, is an excellent resource. Thanks so much!

great video as usual! Youre way of teaching is inspiring!

Another great lecture-teachings. Please never stop teaching. Your videos are valuable resources for us learning to draw. Thank you.

, although I am a photorealistic animal portraiture artist type primarily work in pencil and colored pencil it's wonderful to hear you express so well how important the placement and direction of each line is. It's the same when using color the direction of the stroke the placement of color it all matters. I've always wanted to delve into pen and ink but it is incredibly intimidating for me. You have encouraged me to give it a try. Thank you

Another incredible video! Than you for freely teaching and helping to build and hone skills. This has taught me so much and really made me so how easily I can change my quality and style of art. I am blown away again with how much I learn. This is great and very inspiring!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉just great content and you have a steady hand and your explanation was awesome!

"dont rush"- thanks a lot. i mean i used to rush a lot while doing drawing and i just stopped doing it and that really helped me not only in pen and ink but in pretty everything.

I love your videos! I don't know if it's because you taught yourself but you explain things in a way I can understand and give tips I can apply - I have seen a few DVDs done by artists that have formal training and I just don't understand as easily as with your videos. Thanks :)

Thanks! Great presentation....again! Luv your book....

not even a minute in and you spitting real facts man thank you so much for everything

This is a very EXCELLENT and critical video to watch. No other videos addresses the importance of line uniformity for effective [rendering] communication. This one point alone will improve anybody's drawing. I am shocked that other drawing videos never mention this crucial technique for shading. Excellent work Mr. Dunn.

I have learned more from your videos than I did in art school. Thank you for posting these.

It's very rare to find such a good teacher, even in real life! You were able to explain this with simplicity and care. You answered any questions I had before I even thought to ask them! I'm glad to have found you. You're amazing! ^.^ Thank you for posting these wonderful videos!

Amazing advice. So great man, thanks for sharing

So helpful. Thank you ... as always your videos are amazing!

Awesome video. I really enjoy your videos and find them very helpful and I look forward to your next one.

Just purchased your book, it’s amazing! Thank you!

Very good advice. This pen-ink process goes so much against our assumptions that speed is always good.

Thank you for speaking truth about the process.

A video with lasting value. People are going to still watch this for a long time to come.

Thanks again. Great job!

Thanks Alphonso for uploading & for sharing your expertise it is appreciated. Great video very helpful

Excellent video ! I have both your books and they are wonderful. I have learned a lot

This was a very good video. I am trying to move towards cross hatching, most likely in biro at the moment. I wondered where I went wrong, my line work was off by quite a lot, it really didn't fit the shape of my image well, let alone coincide with the partner shading. All of that was cleared up in this video, appreciate it.

thank you for all these wonderful videos!

Love your videos. They really help me in drawing. Thank you 🌹

I have never learned about cross-hatching until I watch 5 of your videos within this one hour. I do not draw sketches lately. I have just done my sketches instinctively when I was young. Some drawings were good enough, but some are awful, Now I know my mistakes: rushing and joining too fast due to not knowing the purpose of the strokes. THANK YOU, Alphonso!

I was so happy to see a new video in my notifications - excellent as usual. Thank you ! You are a good teacher.

Been trying to get better at Pen and Ink and your vidoes really help so thank you Mr. Dunn, also I love your vocabulary. :)

شكراً كثير على الجهود الي بتقدمها و الفيديو استفدت منه كثيرررر 😊🌼

Just bought your book...can’t tell you how much it helps!

A good lesson learned! I realize I've most of the mistakes here lol. I'm a self teaching pen and ink artist. Your tutorials are definitely going in my favorites

Your tutorials are amazing! Thank you so much!

I've been drawing a long time but I still take a way at least one thing from your videos each time. Thank you for making them

As usual a great video, and I want you to know that your book is my go-to book for help. Thanks Alphonso...

Thank you for doing this video. Also I can’t recommend your book enough. It has been a cornerstone to relearning how to hold and use a pen.

There was an artist called Edward Gorey which was extremely compulsive with the crosshatching, his drawings are basically a million tiny lines. And that man inspired me so much to learn this technique.

Thank you for this I've been rushing thru my strokes and it definitely shows! Slow and consist is the key :()

Really helpful ,I just raw te first urban sketcing ever an I am very happy with it!

This video is awesome! The idea of using lines to illustrate tones suddenly makes sense for me now. This idea wan't clear to me when I first saw it in a book. Thank You!

I learn so much with your tutorials and help Alphonso! especially watercolor videos, i'm so grateful to you. cheers from argentina :D

These are all good points. Thank you for bringing them up.

Thank You for the advices ❤️

Thank you for this video I can clearly see the mistakes I've made in the past when I had these points in mind and will use these to help me in the future.