Pen and Ink Crosshatching | A simple introduction

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    Pen and Ink cross hatching. In this tutorial I go over some of the basics of cross-hatching and provide tips that will hopefully improve your pen and ink drawing.
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Komentáře • 561

  • @general_iroh_
    @general_iroh_ Před 8 lety +752

    Am I the only one here who finds sketches are far more elegant than a fully executed portrait drawing? , sorry for my bad English, im Filipino *eats a dog*

  • @elpneto9303
    @elpneto9303 Před 8 lety +85

    From Spain: you are a great teacher. (I bought the book in Amazon)

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 8 lety +12

      thank you!!

    • @_david_mp
      @_david_mp Před 4 lety +4

      E yo también soy español saludos desde castilla y león 😁

    • @abiola4739
      @abiola4739 Před 4 lety +3

      David M huh?

    • @avnir8966
      @avnir8966 Před 3 lety +4

      @@_david_mp he’s saying he’s Spanish too and he was greeting him

  • @madilenasmystery
    @madilenasmystery Před 8 lety +184

    I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel, you're so helpful! You're whole channel has taught me more than high school art 1, art 2, and art 3 has taught me! Thank you!!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 6 lety +17

      Thanks so much! Glad I was able to help : )

    • @ratherbfishing455
      @ratherbfishing455 Před 4 lety +4

      I had a friend who taught high school art. She was not able to teach as the students' bad manners got in the way. The principal would not allow the students to be grouped by ability and the classes had too many students. I'm glad that you have You Tube and the internet!

  • @rayraysss
    @rayraysss Před 4 lety +30

    You: start practicing drawing get good
    your parents: wooh you have a gift

  • @joellamolson4095
    @joellamolson4095 Před 3 lety +3

    I seldom leave comments on videos, only on the truly exceptional and your videos are just that. I will try to keep this short. I wanted with all my heart, as teen, to be an artist. But I had really bad ADHD. I lacked the focus and patience needed to learn. I took art in high school and was heartbroken at my lack of success. I gave up that dream and turned my creativity to many forms of crafting. I am now 63 years old and over the course of my life I have learned how to overcome much of my attention deficit. I stumbled on your videos. They are perfect for me. You explain everything so clearly while simultaneously demonstrating the principles. I am going to start drawing again. I'm saving up to buy your books (I'm on disability and my income is limited,) In the meantime I will keep watching your videos and practicing what you teach. Thank you for being so generous with your videos. You have the eye and heart of an artist combined with the soul of a teacher.

  • @LilSticks
    @LilSticks Před 4 lety +24

    I recently wanted to learn to crosshatch, but I couldn’t figure out how. This video taught me a lot and I improved really quickly! Thank you!

  • @danieletodaro6561
    @danieletodaro6561 Před 8 lety +47

    Alphonso, I suggest to all of my printmaking students that they should watch your videos and own your book. (pen and ink translates easily into an intaglio print.) the care you take in describing how to see and draw is amazing. any artist can benefit from your words, whatever medium they choose to work in.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 8 lety +11

      Thanks so much! That means so much to me :-)

  • @savestheday258
    @savestheday258 Před 4 lety +2

    I love this! Thank you for making these and elaborating on cross hatching. I am a hand engraver and I engrave a lot of small ornamental scrollwork with chisels and shading really involves using tapered parallel lines and hatching selectively to add depth to the work. And with scroll work designs you really need to follow the contours of the growth of the plant to make it look natural and real. This helps a ton!

  • @rebeccamiller2339
    @rebeccamiller2339 Před 2 lety +5

    Alfonso, I ordered your book and it put me on my way to becoming a really good pen and ink artist! I took one class locally, then worked through your workbook and it was like magic for me, turned on all the lightbulbs I needed. Thank you, great job.

  • @ArtistTheArtist05
    @ArtistTheArtist05 Před 8 lety +10

    I LOVE your crosshatching tutorials, it's my favorite way to shade and it helps me focus when I have no idea on what to draw, I even made a design that's made with opposing crosshatches in my free time, wish i could show you though, keep up the vids man they're awesome

  • @datboiwaddup7398
    @datboiwaddup7398 Před 4 lety +2

    I can’t thank you enough for these videos ! They’ve really helped me a lot and I always come back time and time again

  • @antonehmac
    @antonehmac Před 8 lety +2

    Yay! New Alphonso Dunn vid!
    I set aside time to draw every day, and I know it is thanks to you that whenever I don't want to draw (probably avoiding my drapery practice) or am just brain dead I practice basic shapes and parallel lines. I'm finding that I'm improving even on my bad days! (and on my good days I work through your book, so thanks for that as well!)

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 8 lety

      verywelcome! and thanks so much for supporting it too :-)

  • @studioandromedawn4838
    @studioandromedawn4838 Před 4 lety

    This is truly great art. You are one of my fave artists, Alphonso Dunn. I am going to purchase your book ASAP!

  • @sreihart
    @sreihart Před 6 lety +1

    So glad to have found your channel! I'm just beginning pen & ink drawing so this is a real win. I ordered your book yesterday and subscribed to your channel. Thank you for taking the time to help so many of us!

  • @ZenoMuncrief1
    @ZenoMuncrief1 Před 3 lety

    the way you explain the plane cross-hatching made a lightbulb go off over my head. I'm now going to make every thing in my home covered in cross hatching. thank you.

  • @judykonopka9029
    @judykonopka9029 Před 3 lety

    You have a lot of passion about cross strokes! Thank you for making this!

  • @BarbaraFerraro
    @BarbaraFerraro Před rokem

    Thank you so much for your video tutorials, I've learned so much in just a few hours. I'm looking forward to receiving your books! You are a gifted artist and teacher!

  • @garyjordan3073
    @garyjordan3073 Před 6 lety +1

    Really useful tips as always Alphonso. The tutorial format is really great. Keep up the good work!

  • @Hana1LuLu
    @Hana1LuLu Před 3 lety

    Thank you thank you THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. It might be years old now, but it helped at least one more person. Your emphasis on consistency and “enhancing the form” gave me a mental breakthrough. Especially seeing it applied in the preview/next-video clip at the very very end. I just couldn’t figure it out before, it wouldn’t look right. Thank you so much.

  • @autumnwong8724
    @autumnwong8724 Před 3 lety

    Just found your channel and I am obsessed. Thank you for showing your talent and sharing your knowledge!

  • @johnnyrosario6778
    @johnnyrosario6778 Před 6 lety +2

    Tus videos son geniales, gracias por compartir tu conocimiento Alphonso Dunn

  • @dilpreetsingh197
    @dilpreetsingh197 Před 3 lety

    Awesome work @Alphonso Dunn!

  • @isabelpatchett9356
    @isabelpatchett9356 Před 7 lety +10

    I have just purchased your book as I was so impressed by your youtube videos. I look forward to learning more about pen and ink drawing using water colour as well. Thank you for your great instructions.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 7 lety +3

      thanks so much! that support means alot : )

    • @aliciachapman
      @aliciachapman Před 6 lety

      Alphonso Dunn do you sell at bookstores like barns and Nobel.

  • @MistyPursel
    @MistyPursel Před 21 dnem

    Thank you for demonstrating and teaching a simple concept of cross hatching. It was very helpful!

  • @user-ed6bf5lw4n
    @user-ed6bf5lw4n Před 5 měsíci

    I am an art teacher and you are awesome at explaining this to students! Thanks for providing this resource.

  • @marymiller1339
    @marymiller1339 Před 5 lety +1

    I love the way you break it down. Thank you!

  • @justsomesaltyboi8716
    @justsomesaltyboi8716 Před 2 lety

    learnin this because im looking into abstract art with my fountain pen using rods, curves, and circles. im brand new to this medium and so this helps a lot! good stuff

  • @CikisHelyzet
    @CikisHelyzet Před 3 lety

    As someone who once did a lot of stipple drawings and crosshatching your video was still engaging and reminded me of basic things that only come to mind when the ink hits the paper. I'm sure you've saved me time. Thanks so much. ;) ... even your hands are expressive and nice to look at. Take care, Alphonso!

  • @Eleusis
    @Eleusis Před 3 lety

    Thanks this has been a wonderful guide, the importance of form indication is something that I underestimated but by making demonstrative simple forms I really see how it can put an otherwise good drawing out of its rails. And yeah crosshatching is wonderfully versatile, like I also like the power of line density to darken areas

  • @laceydaniels7256
    @laceydaniels7256 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks a lot....you have really helped me understand how to cross hatch and what's a better way of using it with my Architecture drawings

  • @carlyblankevoort3856
    @carlyblankevoort3856 Před 7 lety +4

    I always hoped you'd write a book and now I'm awaiting it's delivery with anticipation. I like the non-speeded up tutorials too. I am envious of your ability and inspired by it! Keep on keeping on!

  • @neoVIVE
    @neoVIVE Před 4 lety +61

    Just came by to say thanks. Thanks for an amazing book such as Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide. It's been a blast reading and learning. Cheers!

  • @fetabrown
    @fetabrown Před 2 lety

    The most useful video on cross hatching of my life.

  • @ParadiseofDarkness
    @ParadiseofDarkness Před 8 lety +1

    I just bought your book and it's so amazing! This book is the kind of book I wished WAY back in my younger age about 15 years ago to have but no buddy really made at that time. Thank you very much for making this awesome book for all to enjoy!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 8 lety

      thanks so much for supporting it! And you're very very welcome :-)

  • @anitajulaniya1959
    @anitajulaniya1959 Před 4 lety

    I watch your videos regularly. But after a long break , I am getting back into sketching. Starting from basics once again with your basic videos. Thanks so much for sharing your learnings. Aids in our confidence in the right direction.

  • @debrabisacchi6442
    @debrabisacchi6442 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for articulating not only what to do, but the why, the thinking behind the strokes you choose.

  • @mimiko8577
    @mimiko8577 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the awesome tips and guides this really inspired me to drawing medieval engravings depicting hell, etc. Truely magnificent.

  • @GustavoLequericaCalvo
    @GustavoLequericaCalvo Před 7 měsíci

    I am like super happy your channel popped on my recommendations.

  • @pieterOD
    @pieterOD Před 8 lety

    thanks for all your videos man! I'm a landscape architecture student so we draw a lot and I love watching you tecniques and practising them! many thanks

  • @happyman14
    @happyman14 Před 4 lety

    I love how you explained this!

  • @Renee11123
    @Renee11123 Před 5 lety +2

    Extremely helpful, I'm learning how to draw and create shades and this helped a lot. I'm glad I stumbled on to your channel.🥰

  • @pawstalk
    @pawstalk Před 8 lety +3

    I just love your tutorials. Thank you, Alphonso. :)

  • @giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947

    So good to use the material itself to consult it must be a great feeling of achievement, let’s buy and draw.

  • @JV-gv5gz
    @JV-gv5gz Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the explanation. I always wanted to understand the logic to decide how use the hatching. You didatic is amazing

  • @fovosprodromus5020
    @fovosprodromus5020 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your input! I appreciate this so much because I thought this was just a bunch of random lines!

  • @effie924
    @effie924 Před 8 lety +8

    I love your enthusiasm :)
    I try and sit each night and draw something or practice something. I find drawing from memory the hardest, I need more practice in cross hatching to show where the light it coming from... arggggg its hard lol
    Forever a huge fan and many thanks
    Rene'

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 8 lety +3

      Thanks so much Rene! I will continue this series on crosshatching to address some of those issues. Dont worry :-)

  • @0607dell
    @0607dell Před 6 lety +3

    I just ordered your book. I don’t know where to start? I Love cross-hatching. Thank You for your help.
    Thanks
    Jerry

  • @candacetroystudios
    @candacetroystudios Před 4 lety

    Have not watching lately, but with the Shelter in Place allows more time to do so. Love your demos and explanations. Will watch more.

  • @DeAzul7902
    @DeAzul7902 Před rokem

    This is absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing it & please, please bring us more of your take on the world. We need you... ❤🎉

  • @annapotpot
    @annapotpot Před 4 lety +1

    This was incredibly helpful. You got a new sub!

  • @gregorygrothaus5419
    @gregorygrothaus5419 Před rokem

    Your videos are an amazing resource for me. Thank you so much.

  • @baegels5272
    @baegels5272 Před 8 lety

    Oh perfect! I'm currently practicing that and didn't use curved crosshatching at all just yet. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @seanwilson6997
    @seanwilson6997 Před 4 lety +13

    Definitely Inspiring
    Damn keep these lessons coming
    You inspire me to become a better artist
    And wanting to learn everything I can
    I have to say thank you
    Best video out I’d say

  • @hadidy13
    @hadidy13 Před 6 lety

    The most helpful tutorial about cross hatching on youtube.

  • @Historyrhymezz
    @Historyrhymezz Před 3 lety

    amazing teacher, your videos are gems and I'll be looking into your book!!

  • @vaguebrownfox
    @vaguebrownfox Před 2 lety

    Your book is definitely the best thing I've found! Totally worth it 🙌

  • @annewaller1
    @annewaller1 Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing your skills. Love your teaching style and your books are on my wish list to buy soon.

  • @karenfinneganart2480
    @karenfinneganart2480 Před 3 lety +1

    Just baught the book..... yay..... looking forward to reading it and learning some more of your awesome tips

  • @stephanieradke8089
    @stephanieradke8089 Před 8 lety

    Great! Learned so much. This was a perfect follow up to your video about basic strokes.

  • @ninjascroll1017
    @ninjascroll1017 Před 3 lety

    Great explanation. Just ordered your book, cant wait to check it out

  • @dannybrown82
    @dannybrown82 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic. I recently purchased the book as well.

  • @independentballerina
    @independentballerina Před 2 lety

    so helpful and perfect teaching... planning to buy the book!

  • @dawnfitch9206
    @dawnfitch9206 Před 7 lety

    This was so informative. I have been trying to do InkTober and have been having difficulty not just using washes. Thank you so much for making this.

  • @LazyPlectrum68
    @LazyPlectrum68 Před rokem

    Thank you Alphonso 🙏

  • @GIOVANNIVNN
    @GIOVANNIVNN Před 4 lety

    this is the most efficient tutorial ive watched and ive watched numerous

  • @thePeziie
    @thePeziie Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for your instructions :) very useful!

  • @michaelbanks1000
    @michaelbanks1000 Před 5 lety +1

    This is the second video I’ve come across that has helped my doodling... again what sorcery is this!?
    Bout to by this man’s book

  • @simonefavaro3237
    @simonefavaro3237 Před 8 lety

    love the sound that the pen makes

  • @444555pburg
    @444555pburg Před 3 lety

    Love it, just bought two of your books

  • @davidholt2335
    @davidholt2335 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video as usual. Purchased your book today. Arrives Tuesday can't wait.

  • @mikeynyc6857
    @mikeynyc6857 Před 2 lety

    My favorite Art teacher.

  • @zaydabadilla7722
    @zaydabadilla7722 Před 2 lety

    Gracias por los subtítulos en español.
    Ya lo he repetido varias veces.
    Ésta técnica me encanta.
    Saludos cordiales desde Costa Rica.

  • @patricklewis9787
    @patricklewis9787 Před 3 lety

    Woah your cross hatching is so consistent! I’m sure I’ll get there with some practice

  • @annonimors2811
    @annonimors2811 Před 2 lety

    You are a great instructor.
    And I could actually understand what your saying and what you mean. It's awesome! I'm learning so much from this. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge . 💕💞💕💕💞💞

  • @sophieg2175
    @sophieg2175 Před 3 lety

    Another new way of drawing. I love using fine liner.

  • @mustakimdurvesh9928
    @mustakimdurvesh9928 Před 3 lety

    Alphonso, I've bought Kindle edition from Amazon as I couldn't find hardcopy at my place in store/online. I've been watching your videos in parallel and started drawing with pen. You're a great inspiration!

  • @prestonblack9777
    @prestonblack9777 Před 7 lety

    Hey bud, I just stumbled upon your page and couldn't be more thrilled! I've only recently discovered my minor art talent. I've always loved art but never applied myself.. I'm learning sketching and painting and you sir inspire me. Thank you!

  • @audreymerkel9214
    @audreymerkel9214 Před 6 lety

    this was massively helpful. thanks!

  • @kingjup1ter464
    @kingjup1ter464 Před 5 lety

    This helped me so much
    Right now I’m my high school art class we’re supposed to be learning cross hatching as we do an assignment on it yet my teacher didn’t exactly explain how to use crosshatching she just showed us the assignment, briefly explained what to do and sent us on our way
    This video made it so much easier, thank you!

  • @choilds
    @choilds Před 2 lety

    Excellent teaching, thank you!

  • @helloimrita
    @helloimrita Před 5 lety +1

    We are currently working on crosshatching in my art course, and I was struggling to understand it. But, THIS helped me so much! So thank you 💛

  • @Humanumikey
    @Humanumikey Před rokem

    I never understood why cross hatching is used so much.. now that I switched from pencil to pen I understand. It’s also just a good warm up and stress reliever lol. Great vid man 🤘

  • @Windkisssed
    @Windkisssed Před 8 lety

    Yippee dippy do!!! I just received your book today!! Much larger than I expected!! I look forward to getting started from the beginning in an organized manner (rather than tracking down the appropriate video). Also looking forward to all the extras that you've detailed in the book (missed in the videos)!! Thanks much for a great resource!!!
    Lauri

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  Před 8 lety

      very welcome and thanks so much for supporting it :-)

  • @erikafukuda3124
    @erikafukuda3124 Před 3 lety

    Your art is amazing!

  • @bonnienorris2691
    @bonnienorris2691 Před 8 lety +14

    Look forward to each video and love your book. Drawing with 6 kids 9-13 years old and using your book as a reference. Now when I ask "what is your favourite medium", they all answer "pen and ink" Cheers!

  • @Otter_in_water
    @Otter_in_water Před 7 lety +1

    Just ordered the Book Alphonso! Can't wait :)

  • @makalynmiller4539
    @makalynmiller4539 Před 8 lety +1

    Your book is amazing your such an inspiration thanks for helping my art skills out👍

  • @ArtPro00
    @ArtPro00 Před 8 lety +7

    Very cool!! as allways, a great tutorial :)

  • @wonder_9315
    @wonder_9315 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing video! Not only did it improve my hatching, but it hyped me up to immediately get working. Also, what pen did you use in this?

  • @charissecoal
    @charissecoal Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this 😁 Cross-hatching used to make me cross-eyed but i feel better about it now

  • @FBsqeddo
    @FBsqeddo Před 8 lety +218

    I don't know why, but I find crosshatching to be so darn complicated for me.. :(

  • @meyckme
    @meyckme Před 3 lety

    found a teacher

  • @dariocolaianni729
    @dariocolaianni729 Před 8 lety

    Yes, it will be great a series of SHORT video that follows chapter by chapter your book

  • @sophiaherbert682
    @sophiaherbert682 Před 3 lety

    This really helped me, Thank you so much

  • @Lizeth-gx6gh
    @Lizeth-gx6gh Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much! This helps a lot.

  • @Ebenezer2022
    @Ebenezer2022 Před 4 lety

    Learned a lot, thanks!

  • @priyakothagundu1785
    @priyakothagundu1785 Před 3 lety

    No words..Your Just awsome!!!! I am addited to your classes..

  • @catherineveleker6822
    @catherineveleker6822 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful teacher. Thank you.

  • @pinanay
    @pinanay Před 7 lety +2

    Great video as usual. I bought your book from Amazon and I'm so glad I did. Keep up the good work!

  • @justinedebouvier5147
    @justinedebouvier5147 Před 3 lety

    I loved your book & workbook! I appreciate your honesty in sharing useful information in drawing in such a difficult medium! I find your books to be an invaluable resource to refer to in order to progress in my learning process. If you were to be on Patreon, I would be very interested in signing up to learn even more from you, particularly if you post some real-time content. I am grateful to you for your books and really hope you consider posting on Patreon, to complement your CZcams videos.