MASTER THE ESSENTIALS OF PEN AND INK SHADING

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Master the Essentials of Pen and Ink Shading focuses on removing the intimidation from drawing and shading with ink. It provides a comprehensive and thorough breakdown of the fundamental skills and concepts learners need to have a sound foundation in pen and ink shading. In this course you will learn the essential concepts, skills, and techniques including, pen control, consistency, basic strokes, variations, value scales, gradation, light and shadow, and more. All this is laid out in the simple, clear, and easy-to-follow style of instruction Alphonso is known for.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Know the essential supplies needed for pen and ink drawing
• Compare and contrast properties of different ink drawing instruments
• Apply planning as a fundamental aspect of the ink drawing process
• Practice awareness of rushing and the less-is-more principle
• Practice and compare the visual effects of the basic strokes of ink drawing 
• Create the five stroke variations and distinguish their uses and visual effects
• Practice and apply the five stroke variations on different subjects
• Practice and apply the five shading skills of pen and ink drawing
• Combine the basic strokes, variations, and essential shading skills to rendering simple forms
• Develop a core understanding of how the effects of light and shadow define 3D Shape and form
• Apply understanding of light and shadow to conveying 3D shape and volume of subjects with line. 
• Combine the essential concepts and skills to rendering simple forms and subjects
• Develop ink drawings though a simple, clear, stepwise, and easy-to-follow process. 
• Apply your knowledge, skills, and understanding acquired from this course to rendering an infinite variety of subjects.