How to Sketch Anything with a Fountain Pen - Four Easy Techniques!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- How to Sketch Anything with a Fountain Pen - Four Easy Techniques
Unlock the creative potential of your fountain pen with this beginner-friendly guide! In this video, I’ll walk you through four easy techniques to help you sketch anything using just a fountain pen. Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills or a complete beginner wanting to explore this versatile tool, these techniques will boost your confidence and open up new possibilities for your art.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Dot-to-Dot Technique
Discover how to use simple dots to form intricate shapes and textures. This technique is perfect for creating depth, shadows, and details in your drawings. I'll show you how to gradually build up an image using dots, making it great for controlled, precise work.
2. Drawing in Boxes
Break complex subjects into simple geometric shapes! This method teaches you how to sketch by visualizing your subject in manageable pieces. It's ideal for improving proportions and structure while keeping your drawings neat and intentional.
3. Chaotic Lines Technique
Embrace the beauty of imperfection with this loose and dynamic approach. Chaotic lines allow you to add energy and texture to your art. From creating movement in hair to adding depth to landscapes, this technique is as fun as it is effective.
4. Watersoluble Ink Shading
Transform your pen drawings into soft, painterly masterpieces with watersoluble ink. Learn how to use a brush or water to blend your ink, adding shadows, gradients, and atmosphere to your artwork. It's like combining drawing and painting into one seamless process!
Why Use a Fountain Pen?
Fountain pens aren’t just for writing; they’re an amazing tool for sketch artists! With their smooth flow and versatile nibs, they allow for everything from precise details to bold strokes. Plus, they’re a great way to add a touch of elegance to your creative process.
Who Is This Video For?
This tutorial is designed for anyone who loves art, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your skills. You don’t need fancy materials-just a fountain pen, some paper, and a willingness to try something new.
Materials You’ll Need:
• A fountain pen (any brand or nib size will work!)
• Watersoluble ink (optional, for technique #4)
• Water and a brush
• Paper (smooth, non-absorbent types work best for pen and ink)
Bonus Tips:
• Experiment with different nib sizes to see how they affect your lines and shading.
• Combine techniques for unique effects (e.g., chaotic lines with dot-to-dot details).
• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; every line teaches you something new.
Ready to take your fountain pen sketching to the next level? Watch the video to see these techniques in action, and don’t forget to share your creations in the comments below!
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... CHAPTERS ...
00:00 Introduction
00:41 1) The Dot to Dot Technique
05:51 Christmas Giveaway
06:35 2) The Box Technique
12:15 3) Crazy Lines Technique
17:06 Thoughts on Fountain Pens for Sketching
19:45 4) Water Soluble ink
I love your relaxed style and way of teaching, I particularly like this video because it gives me new things to try, I just need to get over trying to make great art and failing and just enjoy the process. Keep the videos coming, and thank you
You are so welcome!
It has been more than sixty years since I've used a fountain pen, and a couple of days ago, I found a never-opened calligraphy set in a thrift store, complete with four fountain pens and ink cartridges. Today, your channel popped into my video feed for the first time. I think the universe is trying to tell me something... 😍
That is awesome!
Ooooohhhh! “I want this!” hanging on my wall in Australia! Great lesson too, thanks.
Thanks so much 🙏
I love going out with just a fountain pen, water brush and A6 pad but I've never tried the chaotic lines technique so I'll give it a go this weekend - thank you!
You are most welcome. It's such a great way to create art.
Excellent timing! I’m about to head to the art store to look for my first fountain pen. Thank you for the great videos!
You wont regret it
Good luck!
I WANT THIS - really interesting and enjoyable
Thanks
Thank you ! This is a marvelous video for beginners.
Glad it was helpful!
Shape and perspective are things I struggle with when I draw. Your explanation here makes it much more approachable. Also I would like to throw my name in the hat for your neat drawing. "I want this" 😁
Glad it was helpful!
I want this. Great video, thanks
Thanks for watching!
I want this! Thanks, you are great.
Thank you too!
The box technique makes so much sense, thank you for explaining it so clearly Doug. It's helped me so much. You are a really great teacher!
You're very welcome!
I want this. I learn so much from your videos. I’ve just fallen in love with fountain pens and inks. This video was a great help with sketching. Thanks!!
I'm so glad!
I've been drawing all my life but have never used your dot technique. Looks easy and will definitely try it. I do a lot of plein air and urban sketching. Thanks for the technique.
Wonderful! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
Yes, “I want this” ! Appreciate the helpful steps to drawing
Very welcome 😀
I want this ! I find your videos easy to digest and doable for us newer to art
Thanks
Doug, I want this. But you’ve already given heaps. I love these techniques and will most certainly give them a try. Thank you. I’ve got to crack on now!
Good luck!
Thanku Doug i found this really interesting and very helpful ❤😊
Glad it was helpful!
"You can use any old brush, maybe not a loo brush." 🤣😂 😂
I want this for absolutely sure! This is brilliant, love your teaching style and videos, so encouraging and informative. Thankyou!
You are so welcome!
I want this. It 's beautiful.
Thanks
I have just started pen and ink and have a lot to learn; which I know your videos will help so much. I sure would love to win your sketch to enjoy and learn from. Thank you.
Wonderful!
Yes, "I want this" Great video, many thanks Doug, just found your channel... nice easy presentation...🥳🥳🥳
Awesome, thank you!
I want this! This is such a superb video, thanks Doug...
Lots of good instruction for me, a novice. Always love watching artists draw perspective sketches. I’m in Canada without postal services (due to ongoing strike), so I will pass on your offer. Enjoyable channel. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! I hope your post resumes soon. 😁
Super helpful, especially the dot technique. Thank You!
You are so welcome!
Very informative indeed. Thank you so much. 🥰
Glad it was helpful!
So many useful tips and hints, Iove it!
Glad you think so!
I want this. Thank you Doug this was super beneficial and you have made it look so easy. I will try this technique today. Cheers from NZ.
Glad it was helpful!
I want this, please! Such a lovely place and beautifully captured in your sketch!
Thank you! Cheers!
I want this. A beautiful little piece that would be a lovely bit of inspiration above my drawing desk.
Thanks
I want this. great videos learning a lot.
Thanks
I want this! Of course I want it! Love it and thank you for the lesson. 😊
You are so welcome!
@@dougjacksonart Merry Christmas !🎄
OOOH, I want this! I also found this lesson really helpful, thank you :)
You're so welcome!
I want this! Thank you for these demos.
My pleasure!
Oh, I want this! I'm waiting for my first Lamy pen to arrive. Watching your videos will certainly help.
@@SillyMillyMolly50 Fabulous 👌
Really enjoyed watching your excellent tips for ink drawings. Thank you for your inspiration to give it a go :)
My pleasure 😊
I want this, of course!
The dot technique may be helpful when I get stuck again before I can even begin. I love drawing with a fountain pen.
Thanks so much
I want this! Thank you for your instructions! It is very useful
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the tips. Will definitely help to improve my sketching.
You arr welcome. Thank you for the kind comment. 🙏
This was great... thank you!!!! I'm new to the fountain pen gig and figured it was going to be a very intimidating tool... but surprise surprise... I love it.... and then I found this video... perfect timing!!!!! And by the way, your teaching and presentation I find very inspiring and calming...
Glad it was helpful!
Always enjoy your teachings. I want this!
Wonderful!
I want this.
I found your channel at the right time as ive just started using ink& fountain pens again after years of being away from art. You explain things well and dont rush.
Fabulous. You've come to the right place. Welcome!
The dot technique is simple and yet super helpful. Inspired by your videos a few weeks back I had tried sketching some boats and found it surprisingly difficult. There’s something about the curves which seems to make my brain go a little funny when I try to sketch them. 😂. Using the dots first solved my brain problems!🎉
Great to hear! It does take a little practice to get them right.
I want this! Beautiful drawing!
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh, that boat looks like the fabulous blue sketch of the boats I bought during boatober - love it!
“I want this!”
It the brand...what can I say!!! 😁
I want this! I love your work wand how you make it look easy, and doable. The boat drawing from dots was so helpful!
Thank you so much!
Great help. Thank you.
Glad it helped
Inspired, just ordered a Lamy Safari ink pen. Yes, would love to have your drawing in my office. I want it.
Good luck!
Merci beaucoup !
Most Welcome
want this. Plus, I really enjoy your videos Doug.Thanks!!!!
Thanks for watching!
"I want this" hanging on my wall in West Virginia! Thanks for a nice video, and Merry Christmas!
Same to you!
I want this too. Lovely drawing of a lovely place. Great vid 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I would be proud to have this hanging on my wall. Thanks
Thanks
Great tips.
Glad you think so!
I want this! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!
Any time!
I would love this great videos
Entered!
Great tips! I just discovered your channel, enjoyed your video very much. ""I want this" lovely piece!
Thanks so much! 😊
I want this. Very helpful dot technique- thank you.
You are so welcome!
I want this. Thank you for sharing your great techniques. 😊❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
I want this! Love your very practical techniques!
Yay! Thank you!
I want this. Great techniques. I need to work on drawing in ink.
Go for it!
I want this. Plus, I was avoiding boats until today! Great tips Doug.
Enjoy!
"I want this". Thanks for your tips and inspiration.
My pleasure!
Brillitant tips! Thank you and happy holidays 🙂
Same to you!
I would love the painting of Staithes roofscape. Thank you so much for your brilliant videos, so easy to follow. I've learnt so much.
You are so welcome!
La sua bravura e' impressionante grazie
THANKS 😁
Can't beat a Paw Patrol plaster, Loved the dot technique.I love my safari pen.
😂😂
I want this please 💜 love your works
"I want this" A lovely little piece. :)
love the dot strategy great Measurement technique. thank you for this
Glad you found it helpful
Quiero esto!!!!❤
Encontré tu maravilloso canal, me encanta tu generosidad y tu arte. Enhorabuena!
😊
Mucha suerte!
I would Love to have that city drawing that you will be giving away… I love your approach to drawing- love to see the fountain pen come in- good choice… 5 Stars to you!
Thanks so much 🙏
I've just started to learn sketching and using fountain pens. This is great. Oh, I Want this! thanks.
Have fun!
"I want this"... love Staithes, and this video. Know what I'm doing this evening now ,👍
Thansk
Would love this piece to hang in my tea shop!
I need this!
I want this. Thankyou very much
I want it!! Beautiful!!
I want this, just starting my fountain pen journey & your videos have been a massive help
Great to hear Simon
so much useful information. thanks a lot. you got a new follower
Thanks and welcome
I want this. Thank you for your art and videos.
My pleasure 😊
I would like your drawing of the town houses is beautiful 🙌🤗
Thank you so much 😀
I want this - most definitely! 😀
I like your unrestrained technique. It gives me hope.
😂🙏 there is hope for us all...hopefully 😂
I want this! I just found you...one video and I'm hooked!
I want this 😅 Merci pour cette vidéo très pertinente pour apprendre à dessiner sans gomme mais surtout j’adore la traduction en Français et pour cause 😊❤
Most welcome.
I want this! Great video, too 👍🏼
Thanks
I want this. Love the video. Cheers.
Thanks for watching!
Very useful thank you!
You're welcome!
I would love to have your painting. Your techniques are very helpful.
Thank you so much!
Doug, I want this (please lol). Brilliant video/techniques. Thank you 😊
Thanks so much.
I want this! How roood. I would really love a piece of your original art work on my wall. What a great video - Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Yes! I absolutely want this! 😊
I would love your art! Just discovered your channel and love the explanations and tips to draw. So helpful and well explained.
Thank you so much!
I want this! It's fabulous!
Brilliant vid as always, I would like the painting also!
Thank you! Cheers!
I want this! Beautiful!
I want this 😊👍🏻 awesome 👏 👏👏👏👏
Hola, como me alegro de haber encontrado tu canal, me sirve mucho como principiante. Gracias por tus lecciones. Y por cierto, quiero ese cuadro, me encanta. Saludos
Thanks
I want this! I just discovered you and immediately subscribed. I think you have convinced me to actually use my Lamy Safari.
Do it. Welcome aboard 😀