How to Shade with a Ballpoint Pen | Hatching Technique Explained

Website: www.michaelrileyart.com/
Social Media Links: linktr.ee/_mikeysart_
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Hi, my name is Michael, and I’m a visual artist. My favorite medium is ballpoint pen. I use the cross-hatching technique on Arches watercolor paper to create hyper realistic portraits. Please like and subscribe!
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Materials: Ballpoint Pen & Watercolor Paper

[@dum681]

There trully isn't much content about ballpoint pen art, so I want to Say that You are like a lighthouse for all of us who wants to get into this wonderful techniques, thanks You so much

[@_mikeysart_]

Of course! I’m glad you came across my page

[@NatyRemorin]

I appreciate ❤ thats my favorate color when i draw😊

[@heathC]

This is the best tutorial I've found on hatching. Thank you!

[@_mikeysart_]

You’re welcome! I have more tutorials on the way

[@MadiniNappy]

So well explained !!!! Thank you ! I’ll practise more.

[@_mikeysart_]

You're welcome! You got this!!

[@jpatricepsw]

Wow! Love how you simplify shading with hatching and I really love your laid back, positive attitude! Very encouraging and informative!! Thanks so much for your time and sharing your skills and talent with us!

[@_mikeysart_]

Thank you for this wonderful comment!

[@warkingdark9460]

So satisfying ❤❤

[@bubitisno7236]

Thank you! you inspired me to begin using ballpoint pens much more in my art. They really do look amazing 😀

[@_mikeysart_]

I’m so glad I did!

[@factworld3233]

Hey can you upload more video on drawing portraits with a ball point pen...
I'm really trying hard to draw one

[@_mikeysart_]

Will do!

[@nateriley818]

Absolutely amazing sir! I appreciate your time!

[@_mikeysart_]

Thank you kindly!

[@brannonmcclure6970]

Thanks. You give a good tutorial presentation. 🧑‍🎨♾️✍️

[@_mikeysart_]

You’re welcome! My goal is to get better every video

[@kelli4444]

Ugh, I'm still in the practice phase...TY for giving ne hope 🙂

[@_mikeysart_]

You got this! I’ll be making beginner friendly content as well

[@factworld3233]

You're a great teacher...😊
Thank you for uploading the video
I'm also trying sketches with ball point pen and it's dope
I really enjoy it

[@_mikeysart_]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@youtubeproductioon7304]

Would love to see ur tutorial for the graphite hatching you did at the start . Btw love your video. Subbed!

[@_mikeysart_]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’d like to create a video about that

[@abacdse]

Superb video as usual, do you always recommend short pen strokes for shading with a biro and do you lift the pen for each new stroke or is this not necessary when you’ve got a few layers down

[@_mikeysart_]

I lift the pen with each stroke. I like short pen strokes

[@ambs923]

😍😍😍😍

[@_mikeysart_]

🙌🏽

[@danielapeetz5173]

One question you go up and down or only in one direction?!? Thank you 😊

[@_mikeysart_]

I go in one direction. If I remember, I’ll make a CZcams short about it

[@K.ART_vlog]

very nice❤ new subscriber

[@_mikeysart_]

Thanks for subbing!

[@DEVU_AI]

Great video, do you use also mixed media or watercolor paper for graphite drawings ?

[@_mikeysart_]

I use both. I tend to lean more towards mixed media paper

Michael, what size ballpoint pen do you use, .05, .07 or 1.0 or doesn’t it matter?

[@_mikeysart_]

That's a great question. To be honest, I'm not sure. It really doesn't matter. As long as it feels comfortable to you

Thank you Michael, much appreciated.

[@alexmusyoki219]

i've noticed how he skips the parts of is hatching