tree in the wind drawing ink
Learn to create evocative illustrations inspired by the world around you using inking techniques like line work and cross-hatching
Using only a pen and ink, you can draw bold illustrations packed with contrast. By learning a few techniques, you can capture light, tone, volume, and textures to create striking scenes inspired by nature—as freelance Illustrator Philip Harris (@philip_harris_illustration) teaches you in this tutorial.
Based in Devon, England, Philip was first inspired to start illustrating by his grandfather's collection of sketchbooks and illustrations. He continued to hone his craft through the years working with Superdrug, Kohler, DK Books, Jack Daniel's, Le Parisien Magazine, NowTV, and more.
Here, Philip teaches you how to draw a tree using a G Nib Dip pen and ink, while explaining traditional inking techniques like line work and cross-hatching.
What you will need:
- Image for Inspiration
- 2H pencil
- HB mechanical pencil
- Putty eraser
- G Nib Dip pen
- Black ink
- Bristol Paper (250 GSM)
1. Start sketching
With your reference image at hand, begin to sketch your drawing using the 2H pencil. It sometimes helps to start with the top of the image and work your way down, but you should sketch your tree the way that is most comfortable for you.
At this stage, focus on the silhouette without worrying about any fine details. You want to create the general shape of the tree first, without adding any leaves or branches. Starting with simple shapes will also lay a good groundwork for you to add more realistic details later.
2. Begin planning the details
Once you have the overall shape of the tree as a baseline, begin building up your tree by sketching out some branches. Take advantage of this time to create a sketch that you are really happy with – once you start to add ink, there's no going back!
When you're happy with the structure of your tree, begin adding leaves to the branches. Again, don't get too caught up in the fine details here; simply block out the shape of the leaves and where you want them to fall on the branches.
3. Plan the shadows
Switching to the mechanical pencil, which is a bit darker than the 2H pencil, begin planning where you want the shadows to fall on your tree. Using your reference image as a guide, look for the gaps between the tree branches – this is a great way to take advantage of negative space in your illustration, and create a more realistic looking tree.
4. Time to add ink
Switch over to the dip pen, and load it up with a little bit of black ink. When adding ink to your sketch, if you are right handed, it's important to work from left to right to avoid smudging the ink. If you're left handed, the opposite; work from right to left.
The dip pen is great for adding finer details, as well as thicker lines, depending on how much pressure you are using. Be careful not to load too much ink into your pen at once – this can create unwanted blotches of thicker ink. If your pen ever gets too clogged, you can always clean it with a bit of water.
Continue adding details, pinpointing the overall structure and look of the tree. This structure will be used to add shadows later.
5. Remove the sketch lines
Wait for your ink to completely dry. A good way to test this is to very lightly place your hand over the ink, and lift it straight up. If there is ink on your hand, your ink needs longer to dry; if your hand is clean, you're good to go!
Using your putty eraser, lightly erase your sketch lines, leaving only the ink lines behind.
6. Adding shadows
Starting again at the top corner, work your way down the illustration adding shadows, press a little harder using your dip pen to get thicker lines. A good way to give your tree a more organic feel is use a figure-8 motion when adding details and shadows to the leaves.
When adding shadows to the branches, use longer, straight lines, building them up together to create a thicker shadow. This will again add more flow to your illustration and make it feel more realistic.
Equally important to shadows, are highlights. Leaving areas of white in your illustration will help create more contrast, giving your illustration a more 3D feel.
7. Use cross hatching add depth
Finally, in areas below branches or leaves, add a few lines in the opposite direction. Cross hatching is a great way to build up shadows without adding too much ink to your illustration. Too much ink can quickly make your illustration look dark or muddy.
Did you enjoy this tutorial? If you'd like to learn more about creating realistic illustrations, check out Philip Harris's online course Dip Pen and Ink Illustration: Capturing the Natural World.
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