Drawing With Water-Resistant Ink vs. Waterproof Ink

Have you ever tried to draw with ink that allows you to add tone by simply using a brush with water? It's a great way to quickly improve your drawing by simplifying your tools and allowing you to travel lighter by taking less with you on location. I show you how to turn a negative into a positive. Your drawing will never be the same.
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[@birbtunes]

I just bought my first fountain pen. I say first because I know this will be an obsession. I bought a Kaweco Brass Sport and love it and I love doing sketches using water afterwards. It’s so fun, no colour mixing. Easy to take with me too. Love your videos!

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

OH NO! And down the rabbit hole you go... or should I say down the fountain pen hole!?! Go get 'em @birbtunes and thanks so much for watching. Draw on!!

[@thomaskauffman983]

Good tips and fun to watch as always!

[@Allnonym0u5]

That's great you kept doing what you like to do and what you are talented with to continue to make works of art. 👍👏

[@MB-ci2qf]

Thank you for inspiring me to practice this beautiful technique 🙏💟

[@pioneerartmountmorgan4738]

If only I had more time to do my art! I would like to study this when I can. Thank you. Sounds like you're a good teacher too!

[@Cindy-6791]

Wow, this is really nice! I have lot's of fountainpens and even more inks, so I think I'm gonna try this next weekend.
I'm really hard to myself, everything I made should at least be perfect, maybe this helps me to let that go a bit.

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

That's the best way to go about drawing, or any art, really. Start where you're at... but make a start. As the saying goes, progress, not perfection. Draw On!!!

[@karenjohnson6487]

Love the video and the drawing. I will remember this technique during this years Inktober.

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

Yes, that's a perfect time to use it Karen!

[@angelruizrisueno2729]

Maravilloso 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fanatlarge]

I use both kinds of ink. Waterproof for line and wash, when I intend to add watercolour. And recently I discovered that there is such a thing as bi-coloured inks (f.e. by Diamine) which are fun when the hues change depending on the amount of water.

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

Thanks for the heads-up on the Diamine inks, I'm gonna check them out. Draw On!

[@eastraversupplies7843]

I've noticed that some inks exhibit unpredictable color separation when water is applied. Could you recommend inks that provide more consistent results?

[@StandaloneVR]

Hi, if for example some drips of ink fall on a table, on the floor, on a thirt or other objects, is it possible to clean it and how? There is difference in between inks about easy to clean? I mean if I can permanently damage objects around home. Thx 🙏

[@brianpite0893]

When I was a kid we had Learn to draw with John Gnagy.

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

I haven't heard of John before... where were you living that showed him?

[@brianpite0893]

@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt New York City. John Gnagy had drawing kits that were sold in stores.
Long time ago.