Artistic Pen Techniques: Create Realistic Drawings

This course goes over the fundamentals of using a ballpoint pen; more specifically, how to integrate the medium into your artwork. We will be going over mark making, tips and tricks, and how to create a beautiful drawing using pen from start to finish. This course guides you on how to approach a pen drawing start to finish.

My name is Sean, and I'll be showing you not only mark marking to create value but also a special technique that I found to make your drawing come to life! It will allow you to create value in an entirely different way. Drawing realistically can be a daunting task, especially with a pen. But do not fear, I will break everything down and guide you on how to create your drawing in your own unique way. I'll show you a multitude of techniques and you can decide what you want to use. Certain techniques can be more effective depending on the situation and nature of your drawing.

Once all the techniques are learned, you can start thinking about what you want to draw. I will be drawing a person while adding some other fun elements. You can draw whatever you'd like, but I'd recommend using a reference.