How to Draw in Ballpoint Pen - A SHADING Tutorial by Gareth Edwards

Sdílet
Vložit

Komentáře • 175

  • @charlie_mario6292
    @charlie_mario6292 Před 5 lety +77

    Going super lightly is the most difficult part of the entire drawing.

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 4 lety +10

      WalnutTime especially when you’re at the end!

    • @plsbuffme5470
      @plsbuffme5470 Před 3 lety +1

      @@GarethEdwardsArt it's so hard to get smooth too, it always turns out rough for me....

    • @dctv2940
      @dctv2940 Před rokem

      Best way to get around it dont think about it too much just know its gone look good

  • @TienDuongB1A4FightingForever

    I've watched a lot of other ballpoint tutorials, but this one was the most helpful.

  • @melanieolivarez4533
    @melanieolivarez4533 Před 8 lety

    Beautiful work!

  • @tiyukitv6508
    @tiyukitv6508 Před 3 lety +1

    this is such a great tutorial. thanks for sharing.

  • @farmerfox3332
    @farmerfox3332 Před 2 lety

    Very good video. No fluff. Love it.

  • @NattyTrilobite
    @NattyTrilobite Před 6 lety +6

    This improved my ballpoint pen art so much. Thank you!

  • @sandramelanija1939
    @sandramelanija1939 Před 3 lety +1

    You are amazing! Love your sketches! I recently started my CZcams drawing channel ✨Your video helps me to improve as I also draw with a ballpoint pen!

  • @Davy.J.Y
    @Davy.J.Y Před 6 lety +1

    Brilliant advice for anyone wanting to use pens, love it :)

  • @yesminali624
    @yesminali624 Před 6 lety

    You are a life saver!!! This video really helped me!

  • @eleanorwestmoreland2895
    @eleanorwestmoreland2895 Před 4 lety +1

    So helpful! Never would have thought it was that easy to shade in pen!!!

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks, I have just published a video on drawing realistic hair, it's on my channel, hope it helps.

  • @chrishall2090
    @chrishall2090 Před rokem

    Thanks for that answer Gareth.

  • @chomanthapa
    @chomanthapa Před 9 lety +4

    simple yet useful technique.

  • @ghostlaboratory1683
    @ghostlaboratory1683 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you! I love it’s straight forward and simply explains the process. This video was VARY helpful. :D

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 4 lety

      You're welcome 😊 I have just published a tutorial on hair, its on my channel, most recent video.

  • @FIGHTHILL
    @FIGHTHILL Před 8 lety

    Awesome! Thank you so much for the tutorial

  • @sanjanaajit2641
    @sanjanaajit2641 Před 8 lety +2

    thankyou so much....that was really helpful

  • @new_filler
    @new_filler Před 6 lety +1

    This channel is proof that even if you make the best videos CZcams will still put the odds against you.

  • @kakarochuy
    @kakarochuy Před 6 lety

    Awesome vid. Great tips.

  • @roberthujya5010
    @roberthujya5010 Před 8 lety +27

    @ Paul D actually the way Garth holds his pen IS THE KEY TO THIS STYLE this allows a shallower angle of the pen to the paper this Leaves a lesser amount of ink for finer shading

  • @seed6006
    @seed6006 Před 2 lety

    This thought me a lot.. thank You❤️❤️

  • @Doug00115
    @Doug00115 Před 6 lety

    This helped me a lot! Thanks :) this video is great👌

  • @ryanneechizen3752
    @ryanneechizen3752 Před 8 lety

    It's a great help. thankyou!!!

  • @sirjackjackal1042
    @sirjackjackal1042 Před 3 lety

    Usinf the edge of the pen as you would a pencil also works to get very soft lines for shading or sketching out pieces

  • @orangemonkeyart
    @orangemonkeyart Před 10 lety +1

    Great tips!!

  • @SweetNightmares_
    @SweetNightmares_ Před 3 lety +13

    *Begins shade*
    *Accidentally adds a harsh line*
    “Guess I’ll start here...”

  • @damilolaajetunmobi9663

    Thanks a lot for the tutorial

  • @chelseahodge1497
    @chelseahodge1497 Před 5 lety

    Thank u for the video it was very helpful

  • @JoeDoe2
    @JoeDoe2 Před 5 lety +1

    What a surprise! An old-fashioned multi-sided style BIC is the LAST type of pen I would have guessed anyone might use for art. Each time I pick one up I'm lucky if the ball isn't stuck. What do you like about them that's better than all the smoother roller tip options including gels which are designed to glide so easily across the paper? I haven't tried many brands, but of the one's readily available at Walmart, the two best I've found so far for the money are Zebra Z series for a pure ball point tip, and Pilot's V pens, like V5 and V7 which are the smoothest pens I've ever used, but maybe they put out more ink too fast and too dark for the shading you're wanting to do, which is understandable. I never thought there would ever be a need for a high-resistance ball point pen that puts ink out slow.
    What is the whole point of BIC's orange casings at 0:17, both opaque and see thru orange? Why don't they just stick with regular clear so you can see how much ink you have left? When companies try to get fancy and so-called 'innovative,' it so often only confuses people.

  • @bellabon8952
    @bellabon8952 Před 5 lety

    thank you so much ✌🏼💜

  • @nikkieke9503
    @nikkieke9503 Před 7 lety

    thank u.i needed that...

  • @genoartstudio9782
    @genoartstudio9782 Před 3 lety

    Awesome best technique better than scribbling etc i use this technique for my drawings as well

  • @fineartspaintings9530
    @fineartspaintings9530 Před 6 lety

    Thats good shading

  • @wellyoumarrymeakingmahal5784

    ty for the tips ☺☺

  • @lyndon2487
    @lyndon2487 Před 3 lety

    Don’t forget that the type of paper really affects how smoothly the ballpoint glides on the paper

  • @asiimweandrew4515
    @asiimweandrew4515 Před rokem

    I have always tried to produce but I was wondering how you come up such a supper strong work. I was asking can you use one pen to complete a drawing.

  • @eltonirias3033
    @eltonirias3033 Před 7 lety

    awesome !

  • @hughmungus7690
    @hughmungus7690 Před 7 lety +7

    I had the same pen in my hand when i stumbled upon this vid! lol

  • @russellwickham8709
    @russellwickham8709 Před 3 lety

    Awesome

  • @dij9014
    @dij9014 Před 8 lety +2

    its cool ,an awesome tutorial , thanks for making this vidéo ^^

  • @flzhkhdhr5470
    @flzhkhdhr5470 Před 8 lety

    Ty! That help me a lot.

  • @sashadavid678
    @sashadavid678 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing Gareth! Can you specify which Bic pens exactly do you use? Like the medium one? is it the 1mm japanese Bic? cause there is fine 0.8 mm and there is cristal fine 0.8!! lots of Bic pens there and I can't decide which one is which!
    Also which brand of paper do you use? And why do you think it's best for pens?
    One last question, do u think it is possible to mix pens colors by layering it lightly?

  • @yannischaritos2890
    @yannischaritos2890 Před 7 lety

    Very nice work ! what kind of paper do you use ?

  • @ArtisAllan
    @ArtisAllan Před 9 lety +4

    Great !!

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 8 lety

      +Allan Barbeau Thanks Allan, your videos inspired me to start creating!

  • @autoauto2523
    @autoauto2523 Před 7 dny

    very nice, which paper do you use?

  • @amivida953
    @amivida953 Před 8 lety

    This was awesome !

  • @purplerider2362
    @purplerider2362 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks man

  • @Augkiyoo
    @Augkiyoo Před 6 lety

    thank youuu!!!

  • @jitendas4581
    @jitendas4581 Před 5 lety +1

    your shads were beautiful in front of my eyes.And with a ball pen.!!!!!!!😇✨📔📕📖📗📘📙📚📓📒📑I think you study realy hard thats why it's good but i stil like it.😇😇😇😇😇.

  • @arijit798
    @arijit798 Před 4 lety

    which paper should be the best.. would you prefer Fabrino..! & what (thickness) GSM as well you gonna suggest !

  • @maninblue7880
    @maninblue7880 Před 7 lety

    thank u soo much !!!!

  • @fatcock9183
    @fatcock9183 Před 5 lety +1

    Ayye good to see another person who holds their drawing utensils weirdly

  • @xavy_
    @xavy_ Před 7 lety

    What kind of pen do you prefer for this? Like thin tipped or thicker ones??

  • @sanjivanibhoyar7853
    @sanjivanibhoyar7853 Před 4 lety

    Wow!! Thanks a lot 😊

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 4 lety +1

      You're welcome 😊 I have just published a tutorial on hair, its on my channel, most recent video.

  • @NousoftheSupreme
    @NousoftheSupreme Před 6 lety

    What is the best option for filling up large areas with black color ?

  • @rickyfreelove6294
    @rickyfreelove6294 Před 9 lety

    Really useful! Cheers

  • @pauld5876
    @pauld5876 Před 9 lety +6

    i like the way how you hold your pens :D thanks sir.

  • @neelamsaini8240
    @neelamsaini8240 Před 8 lety +1

    Oh Boy....!!!
    This is so so amazing...
    Great work man...
    But from where did u buy those pens...I'm unable to find them.

    • @humanbeing1429
      @humanbeing1429 Před 5 lety +1

      Guessing by your name, you're Indian. If so, we don't have good drawing pens here. Some very expensive pens are available but those are not good for drawing because the ink flow is very different from that of those that produce the desired flow.

  • @santanansilva9635
    @santanansilva9635 Před 3 lety

    I'm assuming the same technique can be applied to tattooing is that correct?

  • @almondcat858
    @almondcat858 Před 3 lety

    Will any pen do? I just have a regular pen ( like 1 dollar )for writing or is there like a good qualification of that said pen

  • @EmdozPro
    @EmdozPro Před 9 lety

    This is really helpful, I definitely need to try this out one day. You explain it really well! It must take forever to do a drawing like this, but I guess the result is well worth it.
    I was just wondering, you don't have a DeviantART account?

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 9 lety

      Thanks, glad it helped you out Theres other drawing videos on my channel which show my technique well too.
      I do from many years ago. I think it is under Gaz Edwards... I can't remember my login though...

  • @giuseppegiglio688
    @giuseppegiglio688 Před 9 lety

    Genio.

  • @you2449
    @you2449 Před 6 lety

    Wow!!

  • @equinecaptures3641
    @equinecaptures3641 Před 8 lety

    This was very interesting! Could I use the same techniques with pencil?

  • @AnThOnYaNdClEoPaTrA1
    @AnThOnYaNdClEoPaTrA1 Před 8 lety

    thanks!

  • @thomasbessette7247
    @thomasbessette7247 Před 3 lety

    Hey, I also draw a lot with these and I noticed the ink seems to lose its color with the years. Do you know how to avoid that?

  • @bhuwanyu
    @bhuwanyu Před 6 lety

    Great

  • @randof9927
    @randof9927 Před 5 lety

    Clear and to the (ball) point. Thank you Gareth

  • @artsna9735
    @artsna9735 Před rokem

    Nice

  • @ven7ce510
    @ven7ce510 Před 8 lety +47

    That video is really helpful! You're so talented. Could you please tell me what paper you use? 😊

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 8 lety +10

      I use Schoellershammer 4G at the moment, is works great for art like this. Thanks for watching.

    • @ven7ce510
      @ven7ce510 Před 8 lety +2

      +GarethEdwardsArt Thank you so much, I am happy you answered! Keep up the great work. 😊

    • @jaypond4368
      @jaypond4368 Před 8 lety +4

      Thanks for the upload. I have a big ass art kit it with 20 different graphite pencils, charcoal, erasers etc. All I use is my 2 ball point pens I got from the dollar store lol. I Love them and never feel the need to change.

    • @csagan-bh2qy
      @csagan-bh2qy Před 6 lety +1

      themightypon canson smoth paper is very good too

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 6 lety +1

      I feel like I need to try this!

  • @Melissacar7
    @Melissacar7 Před 7 lety

    Hello great video can you please tell me the name of the music?

  • @Chinornor
    @Chinornor Před 4 lety

    Show us the 3D shading , how to achieve this effect. Please

  • @chrishall2090
    @chrishall2090 Před rokem

    How do you eliminate that purple cast on areas of high ink coverage? Is there something to spray on to give the ink a matt finish?

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před rokem

      You can't, as far as I know! I would not advise on spraying the drawing, I haven't come across a product that works. It is the beauty of using the ballpoint pen.

  • @agus56741
    @agus56741 Před 3 lety +1

    "Patient" thats is thevreal chalenge

  • @aaronlewis6169
    @aaronlewis6169 Před 3 lety

    What do you use the transparent pen for

  • @huihuangtan5896
    @huihuangtan5896 Před 3 lety

    Please tell me what kind of ballpen he used?

  • @tanmoykundu9201
    @tanmoykundu9201 Před 8 lety

    What ballpens did you use?

  • @keepdistance7043
    @keepdistance7043 Před 4 lety +1

    Does paper matter when drawing with pen?

  • @akkibikeexplore
    @akkibikeexplore Před 5 lety

    What's the difference between transparent bic pen and black or any coloured bic pen? What are the uses of transparent one? Do make a video on that.. Thankz..

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 5 lety

      They are exactly the same! Just a different case of plastic.

  • @Overlordofd
    @Overlordofd Před 9 lety +4

    Wasn't all ink the same o.O? Cuz I can't tell the diff in ball pen ink or is there a technique to know it

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 9 lety +4

      If you stick to Bic ink pens, all their inks are the same. If you mix and match, say, use a Bic and a Pilot, you may find your drawing has two tones of black.

    • @Overlordofd
      @Overlordofd Před 9 lety +4

      i see thanks for the advice ^^ im always wan to try pen drawing but duno the technique tqtq for sharing im graphite drawer( self learner) hope do more tutorial(more advance if ok) XD

  • @mayconjonatan9679
    @mayconjonatan9679 Před 2 lety +1

    Lembre-se de mim,pois logo serei esquecido no mundo dos comentários...

  • @erdemmetin4800
    @erdemmetin4800 Před 4 lety

    Can ı ask, is there any different bic fine and bic cristal fine? Because ı couldn't find bic fine anywhere. Is that okey to do shade with bic cristal fine, light and dark tones?

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 4 lety

      I honestly do not know! I think they are exactly the same personally. I interchange with them for my work

  • @kalebgonzales4009
    @kalebgonzales4009 Před 6 lety

    what kind of heavy weight paper is that?

  • @onstrokes8376
    @onstrokes8376 Před 3 lety

    Which pen is used for such sketching

  • @kentstrabala6376
    @kentstrabala6376 Před 7 lety

    I enjoy drawing in ballpoint pen, but have always worried about the permanence & light fastness once they are framed, matted and glass put over them. What can you tell me about this? Do they fade over time, especially if hung in a well-lighted are with lots of sunshine?

    • @samanthaperry4543
      @samanthaperry4543 Před 7 lety

      Kent Strabala all I know is that it'll definitely last Longer than pencil

  • @ehfajkhan
    @ehfajkhan Před 8 lety

    Nice... This what I was looking for

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 8 lety

      +Mohammed Ehfaj Khan Glad it could help! Anything else I can do?

    • @kaneda7368
      @kaneda7368 Před 8 lety

      +GarethEdwardsArt have you ever done a tutorial on clothing details? you know, when the person sits down then the shirt kind of folds together

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 8 lety

      No I haven't sorry. My best guess is to practice that with a real life model. Clothes can be really awkward. Maybe that's why most artists prefer no clothes!

    • @kaneda7368
      @kaneda7368 Před 8 lety

      +GarethEdwardsArt oooooohhhhhh hahahaha that's one way to look at it. well in any case, this tutorial was really helpful, i had never known how to correctly shade, and this helped me a lot.
      so yeah! thank you.
      ((btw the music was really well chosen))

    • @kaneda7368
      @kaneda7368 Před 8 lety

      +GarethEdwardsArt oooooohhhhhh hahahaha that's one way to look at it. well in any case, this tutorial was really helpful, i had never known how to correctly shade, and this helped me a lot.
      so yeah! thank you.
      ((btw the music was really well chosen))

  • @benhemertjumao-as8842
    @benhemertjumao-as8842 Před 3 lety

    what did ballpen did u use here? 1:37

  • @Melissacar7
    @Melissacar7 Před 8 lety

    What's the name of this enchanting song?

  • @ayaaemmanuel1755
    @ayaaemmanuel1755 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you sir
    Please is there any special paper for pen shading?

  • @Money_Mystique
    @Money_Mystique Před 2 lety

    Please can I know the type of paper you're using...

  • @chinojoke3909
    @chinojoke3909 Před 6 lety

    Ur good

  • @Skwishmas
    @Skwishmas Před 9 lety

    Where do you get these pens at? Can't seem to find certain ones online for the life of me :l

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 9 lety

      Send me an email garethedwardsart@gmail.com and I will get them sent to you.

    • @ATROPHY121
      @ATROPHY121 Před 8 lety

      +Skwishmas I to can't seem to find these pens.

  • @mrsaint1740
    @mrsaint1740 Před rokem

    Where can I find these pens anyone???

  • @newmemer8070
    @newmemer8070 Před 5 lety

    no matter how soft i go, i never get that light colors...are these soft and crystal bics any different than the normal ones? i don't get it

  • @dianebirch5568
    @dianebirch5568 Před 7 lety

    yeah Boi

  • @fung8952
    @fung8952 Před 10 lety

    thankyou !:)))))

  • @santiagosoberanes8777
    @santiagosoberanes8777 Před 5 lety

    Is this tratteggio?

  • @TempusAlexAvalos
    @TempusAlexAvalos Před 3 lety

    What is that song name?

  • @embialbomontano9372
    @embialbomontano9372 Před 8 lety

    what papper is good for paint?

    • @ZackG
      @ZackG Před 5 lety

      High gsm cartridge, or plain white canvas.

  • @AlainZxxx
    @AlainZxxx Před 8 lety

    what about bristol paper with ballpoint pen ?

    • @GarethEdwardsArt
      @GarethEdwardsArt  Před 8 lety

      +AlainZxxx I used to use Bristol, but the type of paper I had was too glossy. I found that when I moved away from Bristol, my work improved a lot!

  • @harfullsinghrathod3719

    Tell me the music name playing in the background

    • @ctm9364
      @ctm9364 Před 4 lety +1

      Vee Mampeezee Champion

  • @jorgevalenzuela1826
    @jorgevalenzuela1826 Před 9 lety

    What kinda pens are those