Pen & Ink Book Review + Studying Old Masters
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2018
- I review a pen and ink book set by TH-camr Alphonso Dunn, then take a look at a few illustrators who are masters of pen and ink from the Golden Age of illustration.
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😍😍😍 Omg! Thank you so very much!
My absolute pleasure! 😊
I'll be getting your book. Thanks for the great info on your YT vids!! You have an excellent teaching style and deliver a lot of value.
Definitely going to buy after watching this video :)
Placing my order in a min!
You deserve the recognition, Alphonso. You are such a talented artist AND teacher. You bring such heart and extensive intellect to your lessons.
Have been following Alphonso for a long time now.
Great artist and teacher, learned so much from him ^_^
Thank you for this excellent review!
Thanks Liron for the testimonial. Appreciate you stopping by!
Hi Liron love your watercolor videos you are the man but please spread the word on your channel that Jake Parker, the creator of Inktober, plagiarized Alphonso Dunn's book so that more people can be aware of the situation and not buy Jake Parker's book
If anyone is afraid of drawing in the workbook and messing it up, please don’t be. At under $18, just think of it as another sketchbook but with valuable instructions and examples in it. Breathe, smile, and go for it. You’ll love it.
I draw everywhere I go. Whenever anyone asks how they can learn to draw I point them to Alphonso Dunn's TH-cam and his book. He's an amazing artist and teacher. Glad you are promoting this set. It's a game changer for people trying to improve/learn drawing.
Steve it was very nice of you to review @alphonsodunn 's books, he devote so many hours in youtube teaching the inking that he deserves it. Thanks.
When we were young, there was no resource that was immediately available to us, like TH-cam, Pinterest, or any of the dozen Getty-style photo stock sites. We had to rely on television, what we saw around us, postcards, and of course, books. My world was cluttered with books, from art and music, to mythology and zoology! Like you, I'm sure, drawing from those kinds of resources has always been my way of choice and even nowadays, I prefer a reference book over the internet, any day. So, while I enjoy Alphonso's channel very much, my younger self is bummed out because his book was not available in 1972 when I could've really used a comprehensive, yet simple guide like that. So glad you shared his work which will get him some extra attention that is rightly deserved. And as for your work, well, you know how I feel. That mesquite piece is so well done, it's got me in knots! hehe!! Cheers and stay well, Steve! :)
Right you are my friend. Its so cool and rewarding to own and peruse a quality volume for inspiration and instruction. Few web resources can match that experience. Thanks for the comments Mark. Looking forward to more of your awesome InkTober offerings!
What a awesomely perfect comment about books, Mr. Campbell!--I feel the same way, since I spent so much of my life in libraries from the ages of 3 to 23. Books feel like sustenance. Thanks for sharing these books, Steve--really enjoyed all the beautiful ink pieces, old and new.
Thanks Hajra!
When I was young I was in love with horses. Did not have one, just toy horses. But found a book on how to draw horses, which broke down the horse body into shapes, and I learned how to draw horses. Then I started doodling horses in different positions, grazing, rearing, etc. Learn to do the hair, shade the muscles. This was the late 60's. So some books were available. I want to say Walter Foster? Not sure if that is the name of the book author though.
I just watched this video 3 years later and I am even more excited about my fountain pen that is coming in the mail shortly. Great video. I have seen Alphonso s videos and have enjoyed them. Art is a community-based group and you demonstrated that in this video. I enjoyed looking at your work as well thank you.
Made me smile to see Alphonso Dunn's worm here, I actually watched his videos before yours and both of you have been very inspiring to me.
Ditto! Alphonso was one of the first YT content providers I followed and watched avidly, he naturally led me on to Steve’s channel with his ink and washes, as I gained an interest in watercolour. Both are great people!
Thank you so much for this review! I have watched Alphonso Dunn on youtube and decided to buy his books not only for myself, but for my grandkids who draw every single day. These books will be so valuable to us! Love your work too Mr. Mind of Watercolor. I'm watching your vids. Thanks so much for sharing freely with us.
A nice tribute. Great book, I agree. I feel bad that someone literally plagarized Alphonso's book and Amazon has not taken it down. Wish there was something that we could do.
Thanks. Just stay informed on the subject and spread the word. To be fair I will make a comparison of my own. That is if the book is even released. The publisher has put a hold on the release to investigate further. And to be fair Jake should be heard. He has tweeted a plagiarism denial already and publicly criticized Alphonso for not contacting him first. That left a bad taste in my mouth, so he's not off to a good start, but we'll see.
We can support Alphonso by buying his books instead. I just purchased them both. The best way to teach Jake a lesson is by not buying his plagiarized book or participating in InkTober. Don’t support him anymore and he’ll learn a valuable lesson even if he chooses not to admit his wrongdoing. You can’t even sell any of InkTober creations anyway or Jake will come after you because he copyrighted the name. He pretended like it was a month long art community gathering but it was really to build his brand and free advertisement for his brand by using the hashtag. 👎🏽
scoobyclub I’m not ashamed of anything. I did my homework. Been a professional artist for almost 40 years. I know plagiarism when I see it. Based on your comments I see plastered all over TH-cam offering no real arguments, I doubt you really even know what plagiarism is or how to identify it. And insulting, flaming comments such as the other one made here will not be tolerated. It was promptly deleted. If you have some honest, respectful debate or argument to offer then do it.
@scoobyclub You're misinterpreting what the commenter here meant by "literally." That aside, Alphonso compares almost an hours worth of pages, a bunch captured from a video thumb through. The concepts, layouts, terminology and thought progression match up in multiple points over and over and by the end of the video pile up so that it defies coincidence or simple common place knowledge. I'm satisfied. Ethan Becker's video also made a convincing case. I've got the book on order and will eventually take another look. If for some odd reason my observations don't match up to what I saw in those videos I will say so.
From comments I've seen from you in other places, you like to insult rather than make a case. That discredits you and your idea of professionalism, not mine. You've made your opinion clear so "rail" elsewhere please. We're done here.
Its funny this popped up in my suggestion list. Alphonso just put up an hour long video laying out how Jake Parker basically copied this book and is selling his version. Plagiarism is a nasty crime. This video does Alphonso a great honor which he definitely deserves. 🤘
I found Alphonso two years ago when I first started to draw, and I now own his books. I found you this past year when I began painting. I'm set for life! I wish you two did know one another. I know you would get along well.
Alphonsos channel is truly the most insightful into building a good foundation and his videos are educational - they make you think in a certain way to get the best results.
Your channel is my absolute favourite watercolour channel and I will never get to the amazing level you are at!
Keep it going!
Love from London!
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I had alphonso's first book but it was gifted to a family member who loved it so now I need both!! Hes a lovely young man... and so skilled.
Alphonso Dunn was my first teacher here on TH-cam, long before I started following watercolor artists. His videos helped and still help me alot. Thank you for featuring his books.
I have two books by a woman called 'Claudia Nice'. One is pen and ink techniques and the other is pen and ink landscapes. Both are beautifully done and printed in, what looks like, her own hand writing. Two valuable members on my book shelf 😉👍
I read Ms. Nice's books in my library growing up--she was my first intro to a "How to Draw in Ink" book! Lovely books!
Hajra Meeks good to see you comment here, it adds that community feel when people I follow pop up on other followed ones. My art needs work but I am a fan of the right folks.
I'm an addict when it comes to buying books like this that help to teach you a different language of art. Anything that gives ideas to improve... Plus, it has a drawing of a yummy burger on the cover! What's not to love?!? I agree with you that there are some natural born artists, I've worked with many. But when it comes so easy, I've found many of them didn't work hard at it. For the rest of us, we have to work our butts off. I always joke that my middle name is "Salieri"(sorry, obsure reference from Amadeus)!
I know he isn't a golden age of illustration illustrator, but if you can find it, Bernie Wrightson did a book of Frankenstein about 20 years back that still makes my jaw drop when it comes to inking and drawing. I think Bernie was greatly influenced by Franklin Booth. From what I read, Franklin didn't know about engraving and developed his style to imitate what he saw in print.
Yes, I understand the Salieri reference completely. Good one. And oh my yes! Bernie Wrightson is a favorite. I have a couple books of his work including Frankenstein. Mouthwatering stuff. I want to read more about Booth. Someone else here commented as you that he developed his style to imitate wood cuts. He is fantastic for certain. Thanks Steve!
@@mindofwatercolor Ha, we have so much in common! 😆
Hi Steve I love your videos, have been subscribed to you for about a year now. Please spread the word that Alphonso Dunn's book was plagiarized by Jake Parker, the creator of Inktober, on your channel so that more people can be aware if the situation and will not buy Jake Parker's book
I have both books and they both have been tremendous in my development in drawing. I highly recommend both books for anyone who wants to advance in their journey in drawing. Thanks, Steve for this video. I will have to check out the third book.
Alphonso's videos helped me get into drawing and develop a good foundation.
This brother has really inspired me to go forward with my art journey. I never thought I could really draw., but his instruction has changed all that. The main thing though is practice, practice, practice...something I really had to develop patience to do. What a difference these text have made in my experience and you will be surprised by what you learn. High five!,
I got his books & they are wonderful. They really have helped me improve my drawing. They are thought out so well & I love his drawings & examples. Earlier on I basically drew stick figures my entire life (well into my 30s) and didn't think I could draw. Then I found a book called "Drawing With the Right Side of the Brain" www.amazon.com/Drawing-Right-Side-Brain-Definitive/dp/1585429201/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544412821&sr=1-1&keywords=drawing+with+the+right+side+of+the+brain & I finally realized it wasn't that I couldn't draw, it was that I simply did NOT know how to LOOK at things. Alphonso's books have now upped my skills.
Alphonso Dunn is the first artist i found that lead me back to drawing after many years of not doing it, and because of him i also found you Steve :) The thing you both have in common is your genuine interest in sharing your knowlage, and on top of that in a friendly and motivating manner. I actively follow you both, and also have Alphonsos first book currently in front of me, great stuff! Thanks to you both for what you do!
Same here. Finding Alphonso led me to discovering a wider world of youtube artists, including this channel. :)
I just received his Pen & Ink drawing book a couple of weeks ago. I love his teaching, Watch many of his videos. By watching him you learn from him before you even know it!
You, sir, are an amazing teacher. Countless classes... But you TEACH. Above all that you are so generous in helping this talented young artist. Bless.
I've been watching Alphonso for a while now, as I begin my journey with pen and ink drawing; he really is an excellent artist AND tutor. Thanks very much for sharing your own thoughts on his book. I was aware of his book, but had not seen it independently reviewed like this, and I appreciate your candid and heartfelt thoughts on the content. I think you summed it up nicely in two ways. First, you reviewed his book in the same video as a review on studying old masters :). Second, you said that reviewing his book made you want to pick-up your pen and spend an afternoon drawing! I think I'd call that a win. Keep up the great work here, Steve!
Both of these books have made my pen & ink work to a whole new level! Absolutely fabulous, just my opinion, but I was bowled over!
Thank you Steve for this review. So had my doubts ..... whether or not to order these books. You have made me decide to order them and to this honest and comprehensive review I am convinced that they will not disappoint me. Too many and too often book reviews here on youtube that disappoint, but I enjoy Alphons way of `good` lessons on youtube, as I am always happy to see a video of you again. Now I can hardly wait to receive these Alphons books and get started with them. Unfortunately they have not yet been translated into Dutch, but the examples speak for themselves that this will not pose a problem that does not control English. Moreover, there is always google translation to understand it and then the explanation of Alphons on youtube ..... a great combination.
Thanks for the review and introducing me to Alphonso. Your reviews are always presented intelligently and objectively.
So much fun, Steve. I have watched Alphonso Dunn, but I had not known about his book. It really looks great, and the workbook, too. Also, the Dover book is super. I used to sell this book in its earlier printing at the bookstore where I worked for 25 years. We sold hundreds of Dover books, especially art and literature. I have many of them in my own library. I love illustrated books, and have belonged to the Folio Society for many years because I love beautifully illustrated books. Many of theirs are pen and ink, some with original illustrations, and some with new ones. I am sure you know about them.
Yeah, Dunn is awesome, can't recommend him enough. My drawing improved dramatically once I started following him. And the internet is a big village.
Thank you so much for reviewing Alphonso's books. I will be sure to put them on my must have list.
I think Alphonso is one of the very best teachers on TH-cam, on any subject.
I've had the first book a while and snapped up the second as soon as I saw it. I havnt put them down and then listening/watching how you deal with and interpret the book is awesome! Thank you for sharing 😁!!
I just purchased these a couple of weeks ago. So excited to be learning. Thanks for sharing. It’s good to know how good they are!
LOVE AD. Thank you for highlighting him!
I just bought these books and love having a pen and ink WORKBOOK!!! I am so proud of you for reviewing it!!!
Ive had Alphonso’s pen and ink book for 2 years. I use it alot when i get stuck with textures in a drawing. I think the work book would be very helpful as well...thank you for reviewing these
I've got Alphonso Sunn's first book and your video makes me want to finally start on it. Thank you to both of you!
Alphonso Dunn's work and technique is amazing and a terrific instructor.
Franklin Booth developed his style because as a youth he meticulously studied/copied woodcut illustrations from magazines but using pen and ink. That's why his drawings look like woodcuts 😊 He's my favourite artist for pen and ink!!
Cool thanks for the input!
Have ordered the new one. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks's for reviewing this Steve. I've had Alphonso's first book for about a year now and JUST purchased the workbook. As a neophyte pen & ink artist it's been one the best sources for learning this amazing medium. He is to pen & ink what you've been to watercolor for me. Thanks again for the review!
Yes, Alphonso Dunn's videos are excellent though I haven't watched them all. I enjoy watching his shading techniques most of all. He also adds watercolor to many of his drawings. Thanks for showing the inside of the book - very informative!
Great review. I've been following Alphonso for a while now. I love his work and I've been meaning to get his books. They are on my amazon wish list but I've been stalling, buying other books and art supplies but with your review, I think these books will be next on my purchase list. Thank you for making the decision easier for me.
Thanks Steve, love your review. I will definitely buy both of Mr. Dunn’s books.
I'm subscribed to Alphonso's TH-cam channel and I think he is a great teacher. I will definitely put those books in my list! Thanks for sharing this video, Steve.
Thanks so much for a great review. I follow Alphonso too. He's amazing.
I love Alphoso! I have his book and learned so much from his TH-cam. I want to check out that workbook!
You and Alphonso are my favourite two artist teacher on TH-cam. You are the most wonderful watercolour on TH-cam. He ist the best one for pen and ink. I also have his book. Very great but I prefer his video. For me personally I learn and understand better from the videos. Thanks for the wonderful teaching videos from you both.
Loved this video. When I paint I do an incredibly detailed sketch first. I think I should dabble in Pen and Ink. Did take a basic university level pen ink and wash years ago. Love to see you do some pen ink and was sessions too. One think that ILOVE about your site is you always include our Lord who blessed us with our talents. I love you bible verses at the end. Very SPECIL touch my friend. Your site is by far my fav on you tube.
I love that you're so impressed with Alphonso - I ran across Alphonso a couple of months ago on TH-cam, and got hooked. He's a great teacher, explains things so well. Plus so talented! Love it when other people love the people I love!
Great review - love the workbook.
Loved these books. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.
WOW! Thank you for making this video! Made me realise that I need that Dunn book, like, immediately.
Thank you, very inspiring for Inktober. I follow Alphonso's youtube since some time and learn a lot from it.
I follow both of you (and Liron who commented as well). I've learned a lot from all of these youtubers and have bought this book for myself and again as a gift. great material.
Wow, throw in a little 2or3 Pt perspective and I'm back in my basic Drawing II class! I never would have found this without your review! Thanks so much Steve!
That checked table cloth tied in a knot impresses me. Folded fabric is something I need a lot of practice with.
Thank You very much.Gorgeous videos.I am learning a lot.Thanks from Spain
Thank you for the review. I love Alphonso's first book and have been thinking of purchasing the second. I had used graphite and even charcoal, but started practicing with ink by going through the first book. My drawing has improved but I certainly need more practice and I think I will enjoy this workbook. I was not aware of the Treasury of American Pen & Ink Illustration. I have added it to my wishlist.
WOW, what an amazing book review. I have been following both you and Alfonso Dunn for a couple of years I guess. I have found his tutorials to speak on a level I can understand, so his books have been in my Amazon cart for quite a while!! I thank you for your review, not that I doubted his books would be extremely helpful, but I respect your opinion and it solidifies my decision for purchasing his books as soon as possible.
I love Alphonso Dunn
I write this before I watch the whole video. Alphonso Dunn is pretty amazing! And his TH-cam videos are very good tutorials! On to watch.
Just bought the first two books you recommend in this video. Can’t wait to start!
Thank you for reviewing these two books, Steve. These two books should be in everyone's reference arsenal, IMHO. I got Alphonso's first book in February and his second one in August after it came out. (Right in time to practice for Inktober!) My drawing has improved tremendously by practicing and using these two books.
Thank you for the page by page review! The Alphonso Dunn books have been in my Amazon cart for awhile. Hoping to get them soon.
Wow, thank you for sharing this! I'm definitely going to check this guy out and see if I can get my hands on these books because they really made me itch to draw ❤️
I appreciate your honest review. I was on the fence about buys these books. Thanks a bunch. You have a new subscriber too!
Thanks for reviewing this those Alphonso Dunn books! I definitely purchased them as a result!
Excellent material..I have learned quite a bit from Alphonso! I highly recommend his books and techniques.
I own those books and they are great! Exercise book is wonderfully done!
I have his first book and love it!!!
Thanks for sharing Alphonso Dunn's book, he sure can draw and I have enjoyed and benefited from his tutorials especially in drawing the human form. Great idea about using tracing paper or copy machine for practice sheets.
It was the first time watching your channel. I just started few days ago sketching. It was so kind i found you, and you were review Alphonso's books (new discovering as well). We need each other to start, to build, and to improve. As a newby sketcher your review help me greatly. You nailed to guide me to the basic without overwhelming. I look forward to get those book. Thanks again for this respectful review to another artist. Applause, Steven!
Steve thank you for reviewing Alphonso's books, his drawing and teaching skills are amazing. I follow you both and am inspired!
That was quite interesting, as you said they make you think about drawing. Thankyou
I've watched many Alfonso Dunn videos which really helped me. I enjoyed the way you covered these books & made me understand what Alfonso is doing more than I already appreciated. I'm willing to bet how you spent some time after you made this video.
plz tell me does book have more content thn vdos...
I agree 100% about talent being mostly the natural ability to “see”. This can also be learned. Drawing ability and skill comes through work whether you start with that natural talent to see or learn it.
Thanks for the review!
Thankyou; I just followed you am I’m so excited to be learning from your tutorials, demonstrations and other videos:)
Looks a great pair of books. Thanks for the heads up.
I have this book combination, I love them both.
Steve , perfect timing with this video. I am participating in Inktober for the first time. I find that I get so far in a drawing and get stuck on how to finish it without over working. Mostly it is under worked because of not knowing "what to do next". So these books look perfect as a next step for me. Thanks.
Great resources. Great reviews and your work is outstanding as well!
Unfortunately, it's been nearly 35 years since I've drawn.😣Artists like you and Mr. Dunn have me hankerin' to get back to creating again.
Can't wait to try out your book suggestions! 👊😄
Thanks for sharing!😊💜
Awesome awesome video, I am an avid illustrator. I am super interested in alot of the golden age artists especially their styles, it intersects well with art nouveau which I love. BUT I really appreciate that chapter in Alphonso's book about the "balance of the line", because I do it naturally myself and I think it is imperative to some aesthetics of illustration and composition. I haven't heard it called something specific before, it's always just been something you learn by learning proportion/relation and the golden ratios as well as things like the "French s and a curve". And very very rarely do artists actually talk about it but I think it's such an important concept so that's really cool.
I have the first one, I think I need to get second one too. It's a awsome book.
Great, inspirational review! I very much enjoy your channel and have learned so much high-quality information from it. You have my favorite watercolor channel for sure. I follow and like Alphonso and I've had his book on my wish list for some time. This video gave me the nudge to realize "what better time than Inktober to grab it?" :) Also, thanks for including the masters' compendium...looks like a worthy addition to the collection as well. It would be cool for you to do a video with a section of a master study, transfer/copy it, and then use watercolors in more than one different gamut/ color scheme on the same study.
Cool Thanks for sharing I haven't seen Alfonso before so double bonus, a great book and artist to check out.
Alphonso is someone I admire so much, as I do you and your gorgeous landscapes! This book has been on my list for 2 years. I will get to the place I HAVE to buy it! I have looked it over, many many times! Thanks for the review, Steve!!! #alphonsodunn
Ooh thank you for this review video! I was debating getting this book, but I think you've finally convinced me, haha. Will add it to my "to buy" list ;D
wow those books do look very useful and perfect for skill growth for sure
Thank you! Really complete review! :) Highly motivational ;)
I have both Alphonso Dunn books❤❤❤
This is such a fantastic video. Alphonso is an amazing teacher and that workbook looks unbelievable. Will definitely give it a try! Also, hadn't heard of Franklin Booth before and loved the last illustration. Would suit a Tolkien book, it's breathtaking. Will definitely check the artist out, thank you.
Alphonso Dunn is a good ink artist and I recommend hi.
interesting ill look into that, tfs
Awesome!
Great review!
Looks like some great books!
I love your draws
Great breakdown
Alphonsos book ordered!