If you want more you can also join my NEW FREE COURSE! Join HERE - www.sketchloose.co.uk/tendays Here are your next videos: Urban Sketching Outside for Beginners - ua-cam.com/video/kqLNF5anuoU/v-deo.html Start Fountain Pen Sketching - ua-cam.com/video/TNq9ibB7lYE/v-deo.html Urban Sketching for Beginners, Step by Step - ua-cam.com/video/DdbQLBdhMcY/v-deo.html How to Sketch Loose - ua-cam.com/video/52iiL-dN32s/v-deo.html
I had a fountain lying around not knowing what to do with it, This video has brought me soo much joy in trying to replicate/learn drawing thrrough fountain pens, Instead of mindlessly consuming youtube for an hour I have spent my free time actually making a product, im a student so this is all I can afford right now, but thank you so much.
Loosening up has helped me enjoy drawing, sketching, painting and just plain old doodling again, I spent so long trying to make everything perfect like I do with photography it sucked the joy right out of the whole endeavour. Being more loosey-goosey with it all has helped me get stuff done instead of being stuck hovering pen over paper, paralysed with the fear that what I'm about to mark will be less than perfect.
Wonderful! I do appreciate your calm, thoughtful way of presenting your process. It really helps me drop my guard and all the past perfectionism that has all but crippled any pleasure I would have gotten from creating art. Please keep doing these. I hope you get as much out of this as we all do!!!
Join me on sketchloose.co.uk for my in depth course, 'developing line work and mark making', join the waiting list for the May opening! In the meantime... you can find my SkillShare classes here - www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Toby-Haseler/798823257?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on Find my supplies listed on my website urbansketch.co.uk/supplies-1
Thank you for your "yes, we can" style. I hope you will forgive me: after many to count years using fountain pen for everything I have made this exercise with a pen. And, honestly, I think that for really beginers it is a valid option.
Thanks for your great videos. I am now on my walks with my sketch pad and pens. Really enjoy the style of loose drawing, the last time I used a sketch pad was when I was 15 years old. I am now 69. Phil. S 🇬🇧
Loved your calm unfussy style of sketching. When I found you were in Stamford I was even more interested. It is such a busy place with many nooks and crannies and wobbly buildings, I have no excuse now not to take my kit next time we’re there. I’ll abandon hubby and our collie in a cafe whilst I be brave and have a go. Thank you. ☺🤗
Your videos and tips have revolutionised my drawing style. I am getting so much more enjoyment from art now. I'm sorry to hear you have had negative commitments about your art. You certainly don't deserve them. You are definitely great at what you do.
Ahh thanks, they (mostly) don't bother me, I'm just hope that by sharing a few people will see that weird negativity is there and it's ok to ignore it hehe
Something I used to do to visualise a scene’s tonal values when doing black and white film photography is to take a photo digitally and convert to black and white, so you can just see details and shades.
Thank you for this. You simplified drawing bldgs for me. I always went way to far and had to have all the lines just perfect. (every detail) . I am going to get on with doing this. I will watch some of your other videos.
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I absolutely loved this. I'm just starting my urban sketching journey, and I've been putting in too much detail . This technique is brilliant. I just really enjoyed this. Please can we have more like this . Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills 🖋️🖌️🎨👩🎨
I really enjoy your approach to sketching and find your videos really confidence inspiring. Regarding hatching, I find another way to depict different levels of darkness is to cross-hatch the darkest areas. I'm returning to sketching after many years. Your videos have enthused me to get sufficiently confident and competent to start "sketch note-booking" to record trips and holidays.
I find your uTubes so relaxing. Your voice and your art talent helps me to sit back, take a breath and feel calmer and perhaps, one day, try to sketch. Thank you!
Thank you so much for all your great videos. I love your work, it makes me really really happy. You have completely sold me on this whole urban sketching thing. I've started putting together my kit and I'm looking forward to getting out and about. Wish me luck. Thanks again. Steve
nice delivery style, easy to follow and not bamboozled ...also like the simple equipment approach. A drawing style which suits my own approach,,,,,,, it has given my the impetus to carry on my own journey , Thank you
Hi Toby - I’m enjoying learning from your content - thank you for sharing. Can you tell us where you are looking as you sketch with the single line technique? 🤔 I look away from the scene and can’t hold the shapes in my eye? 🥴
Love this demonstration so much, and I'm grateful for your gentle teaching. I think I'm starting to work more loosely. I'm glad you talked about tonal value. I needed that reminder. I used to stipple different values, but _man_ that was time consuming !!! Not only that, but my drawings have kind of a sterile look I think because it's hard to communicate information when every dot is uniform. Anyway... I still have to watch your w.c. demo before voting. Thank you for sharing your talent 😊.
I really enjoyed this sketch. The effectiveness of the sky was really interesting. I use ink only in my sketches so it was refreshing to see a sketch without water colour. ❤❤
Had a go at this one Toby - all made sense and worked well. As you say you have to look at it in stages as it comes to life with the final darker pen and the hatching - thanks
Thanks Toby. I just stumbled onto your channel and liked it very much, so I’ve subscribed. I enjoy your loose style of sketching and hope to learn a few tips from you.
I also enjoy your soft presentation style & I use the Lamy Safari, but I wish the EF nib had a thinner line. I kept asking people if they know of one that is as affordable, but haven't had an answer, perhaps you do. Thank you
Thank you sharing this lovely sketch. Coincidentally I found a holiday photo of this castle the day before your tutorial and thought I might try to sketch it. I’m plucking up the courage to do so😊. Would you consider doing a tutorial on a Venetian house by the canal at all?
Hello. I Love your sketching style and have been giving your technique a try. I am a bit stuck by not having waterproof ink though. I have a Lamy Safari fountain pen, assorted pilot pens, and WN micro pens. I don't really know how to proceed with an ink drawing starting with ink because my pens definitely are not waterproof, although the MN pens would work the looseness is more difficult to achieve. So I start with pencil and use ink at the end. Do you have any better suggestions? I was wondering if there was a way to put indelible ink in the Lamy pen. Do they sell cartridges that can be filled with bottled ink? Just wondering. THX.
Great question! Check this blog I wrote and feel free to ask any questions if it doesn't help too www.urbansketch.co.uk/blog/fountain-pens-and-ink-which-to-use-and-why
Whats the harm (if any) in using say a gel pen vs a fountain pen? I find the gel pens write smoother than my fountain pen (except for the Varsity Pen from Pilot) and wondering if I could get away with just using it instead of a FP
If you want more you can also join my NEW FREE COURSE! Join HERE - www.sketchloose.co.uk/tendays
Here are your next videos:
Urban Sketching Outside for Beginners - ua-cam.com/video/kqLNF5anuoU/v-deo.html
Start Fountain Pen Sketching - ua-cam.com/video/TNq9ibB7lYE/v-deo.html
Urban Sketching for Beginners, Step by Step - ua-cam.com/video/DdbQLBdhMcY/v-deo.html
How to Sketch Loose - ua-cam.com/video/52iiL-dN32s/v-deo.html
Great first course. Looking forward to learning more from you.
I recently discovered your You Tube and absolutely love it! Thank you for encouraging beginners like me....I now have a wonderful new hobby.😊😊
I had a fountain lying around not knowing what to do with it, This video has brought me soo much joy in trying to replicate/learn drawing thrrough fountain pens, Instead of mindlessly consuming youtube for an hour I have spent my free time actually making a product, im a student so this is all I can afford right now, but thank you so much.
You're incredibly generous, thank you for this and I'm very glad to hear a little of your story 😊
Loosening up has helped me enjoy drawing, sketching, painting and just plain old doodling again, I spent so long trying to make everything perfect like I do with photography it sucked the joy right out of the whole endeavour.
Being more loosey-goosey with it all has helped me get stuff done instead of being stuck hovering pen over paper, paralysed with the fear that what I'm about to mark will be less than perfect.
Wonderful! I do appreciate your calm, thoughtful way of presenting your process. It really helps me drop my guard and all the past perfectionism that has all but crippled any pleasure I would have gotten from creating art. Please keep doing these. I hope you get as much out of this as we all do!!!
You are so welcome!
I second that
Pretty much my thoughts and experience too.
Join me on sketchloose.co.uk for my in depth course, 'developing line work and mark making', join the waiting list for the May opening!
In the meantime... you can find my SkillShare classes here - www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Toby-Haseler/798823257?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on
Find my supplies listed on my website urbansketch.co.uk/supplies-1
Thank you for your "yes, we can" style.
I hope you will forgive me: after many to count years using fountain pen for everything I have made this exercise with a pen. And, honestly, I think that for really beginers it is a valid option.
watching you draw and using your insights, pieces of advice, and point of view has made me fall in love with my own lines, which I used to hate
Thanks for your great videos. I am now on my walks with my sketch pad and pens. Really enjoy the style of loose drawing, the last time I used a sketch pad was when I was 15 years old. I am now 69. Phil. S 🇬🇧
Wonderful! Hope you're enjoying yourself!!!!
Loved your calm unfussy style of sketching. When I found you were in Stamford I was even more interested. It is such a busy place with many nooks and crannies and wobbly buildings, I have no excuse now not to take my kit next time we’re there. I’ll abandon hubby and our collie in a cafe whilst I be brave and have a go. Thank you. ☺🤗
You are lucky that your collie can be abandoned in a cafe... Mine would climb the walls, chase the cakes and eat the patrons 😂😂😂
Your videos and tips have revolutionised my drawing style.
I am getting so much more enjoyment from art now.
I'm sorry to hear you have had negative commitments about your art. You certainly don't deserve them.
You are definitely great at what you do.
Ahh thanks, they (mostly) don't bother me, I'm just hope that by sharing a few people will see that weird negativity is there and it's ok to ignore it hehe
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your kind generosity!!
Phenomenal
Very kind!
For someone whose drawing skills are like 5 years old, I’m glad that I found your channel. Please make more simple drawings in the future ❤️
Thank you, I will
Very inspiring, i will definitely try this! Ill probably go ahead and add color, too, because i cant resist.
Something I used to do to visualise a scene’s tonal values when doing black and white film photography is to take a photo digitally and convert to black and white, so you can just see details and shades.
Like this very much. I seem to be drawn to the simple impressionistic black and white with tone values.
Me too!
Yes. I do enjoy it
You’ve really made it easier to start a sketch by thinking of shapes. Now when traveling outside, I am seeking all the different shapes!
Hehe brill
u are inspiring. It shows me the way away from "perfection" to lovely art work. Thanks a million times.
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for this. You simplified drawing bldgs for me. I always went way to far and had to have all the lines just perfect. (every detail) . I am going to get on with doing this. I will watch some of your other videos.
Awesome, have fun!
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I absolutely loved this. I'm just starting my urban sketching journey, and I've been putting in too much detail . This technique is brilliant. I just really enjoyed this. Please can we have more like this . Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills 🖋️🖌️🎨👩🎨
I enjoy your loose way of sketching so much, it helps me to get over any perfectionism at all. 👍
Awesome! Thank you!
I really enjoy your approach to sketching and find your videos really confidence inspiring. Regarding hatching, I find another way to depict different levels of darkness is to cross-hatch the darkest areas. I'm returning to sketching after many years. Your videos have enthused me to get sufficiently confident and competent to start "sketch note-booking" to record trips and holidays.
Thanks for sharing!
Wowee wonderfully simplistic but so effective. Truly Inspiring!
Thank you so much!
I find your uTubes so relaxing. Your voice and your art talent helps me to sit back, take a breath and feel calmer and perhaps, one day, try to sketch. Thank you!
Thank you so much 😀
You’ve cured my drawing phobia!! Brilliant instructions and nice voice 😊
Glad I could help!
Very helpful indeed. Thank you 🙏🏾
Glad to hear 😊😊
Thank you so much for all your great videos. I love your work, it makes me really really happy. You have completely sold me on this whole urban sketching thing. I've started putting together my kit and I'm looking forward to getting out and about. Wish me luck. Thanks again. Steve
Good luck!
Love your UA-cam content. Thanks, I need to try this..
Go for it!
Great lesson! Thank you 😊
Thank you! 😃
Great tutorial - thanks for demystifying the process so clearly and simply. Loved the helpful voiceovers.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
This is really amazing!!!
nice delivery style, easy to follow and not bamboozled ...also like the simple equipment approach. A drawing style which suits my own approach,,,,,,, it has given my the impetus to carry on my own journey , Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thanks!
Welcome! Thanks for your generosity, twice!!
I love the way that the detail and bolder lines pulled it all together.
Thanks 😊
I’m so pleased I stumbled across your channel. Thank you so much, I’m trying your method and I know I’ll enjoy it..stevie, York.
Have fun!
Thank you. Just what I needed to see how to add values to travel sketches! And Quickly.
You're very welcome!
Want to see more of this scene, but with colours... check out this video! ua-cam.com/video/FpYqwUxMJy0/v-deo.html
I am working my way through your playlist. Enjoying it so, so much. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoy it!
I have found your work an easy way to get back into art!!!
Brill to hear
Hi I found this video so helpful . I am not good with drawing at all but I drew and I like it! Thank you ❤
Well done !!
That was fun
Awesomeness! Drawing the simple shapes has been key for me … thank you for the understanding.
You are so welcome!
Very nicely done. You are a good teacher. I have shared this with people who could do well to learn a new skill.
My pleasure!
This was really great!
Thanks!!!
Good explanation!
Glad you think so!
Very good! Thankyou! Learnt a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
I really enjoyed that. Thank you for putting the fun back into drawing 😀
Great video, thanks for share it
Glad you enjoyed it
My hand wobbles automatically. Thanks for the advice.
No problem 🙂
I am inspired and reaching for my sketchbook! 🙌
Go for it!
Thankyou. Very inspiring.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So helpful as always! Great work
An enjoyable and helpful video, thank you...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed and learned a lot. Thank you. X
So glad!
Thanks Toby. I'm just starting out with pen and ink sketching, everything helps.
Great to hear!
Just inspirational! Using your guidance I think I could actually do this to some degree. Thank you from Melbourne, Australia!
You can do it!
This is a great tutorial! I tried to keep up with you, but it’s a good learning exercise even if I can’t. I’ll do this again!
Please do 😄
@@TobySketchLoose Is there someplace that you list the colors in your palette? Would be very helpful. Many thanks!
Thank you for a great tutorial! Interesting how much you were able to express with a fountain pen.
Thank you Deborah!
Really enjoyed this video!! ... Hatching the sky was genius! You make everything look so easy 😊👌
Thanks so much 😊
Love this!!!
Thanks
Great approach to the penwork of sketching. I'm trying it and it works!
Wonderful!
THANK YOU!❤
You're welcome 😊
Amazingly done video.
Very nice .
Thank you very much!
This looks fun to try out Toby. Will you be doing another version of the castle in watercolour?
Yes indeed! A watercolour then ink sketch - very different from this one
I love your technique! I especially liked the hatched sky. That just kind of pushed it to the background with a different dimension.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very helpful, thank you
You're welcome!
Soooo interesting. Thank you
Very helpful thanks!
You're welcome!
Hi Toby - I’m enjoying learning from your content - thank you for sharing. Can you tell us where you are looking as you sketch with the single line technique? 🤔 I look away from the scene and can’t hold the shapes in my eye? 🥴
I look up and down and up and down, it gets much easier with practice
Nice!
Love this demonstration so much, and I'm grateful for your gentle teaching. I think I'm starting to work more loosely. I'm glad you talked about tonal value. I needed that reminder. I used to stipple different values, but _man_ that was time consuming !!! Not only that, but my drawings have kind of a sterile look I think because it's hard to communicate information when every dot is uniform.
Anyway... I still have to watch your w.c. demo before voting. Thank you for sharing your talent 😊.
Stopping is amazing, but yes most definitely time consuming. Props to you for using it before!!!
Excellent thank you
You are very welcome
Thank you, very inspiring for me! Keep it simple is my goal
You can do it!
I really enjoyed this sketch. The effectiveness of the sky was really interesting. I use ink only in my sketches so it was refreshing to see a sketch without water colour. ❤❤
Awesome, thank you!
That was pretty awesome
Very fun and great lesson in perspective.
Had a go at this one Toby - all made sense and worked well. As you say you have to look at it in stages as it comes to life with the final darker pen and the hatching - thanks
Well said!
Really enjoyed this tutorial and it seems to me to my type of looseness. Thank you.
So glad!
thank you is excellent.
You are welcome!
Nice going thanks again!
Any time!
Great teaching. I am subscribed now :)
Thanks and welcome
Thank you ❤
Thanks Toby. I just stumbled onto your channel and liked it very much, so I’ve subscribed. I enjoy your loose style of sketching and hope to learn a few tips from you.
Welcome aboard!
Good video. What size nib were you using?
thank you!
You're welcome!
I also enjoy your soft presentation style & I use the Lamy Safari, but I wish the EF nib had a thinner line. I kept asking people if they know of one that is as affordable, but haven't had an answer, perhaps you do. Thank you
Thanks for watching! I haven't found one, and I totally agree that sometimes I wish it was thinner
That was great!
Thank you Christi, appreciated :)
That would be such a good picture on tonal paper!
I've never used tonal paper, but you're probably right!!
Nice one. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching
Thank you sharing this lovely sketch. Coincidentally I found a holiday photo of this castle the day before your tutorial and thought I might try to sketch it. I’m plucking up the courage to do so😊. Would you consider doing a tutorial on a Venetian house by the canal at all?
That's a lovely idea, do you have a photo in mind? If so feel free to send it to me if you're happy for me to use it toby@urbansketch.co.uk
Really enjoyed your tutoral. I saw a calligraphy pen set with several ink colors. Would these work? It has different nibs I guess so wasn't sure.
Yes it should - I'll have a dip pen video coming out soon!
Hello. I Love your sketching style and have been giving your technique a try. I am a bit stuck by not having waterproof ink though. I have a Lamy Safari fountain pen, assorted pilot pens, and WN micro pens. I don't really know how to proceed with an ink drawing starting with ink because my pens definitely are not waterproof, although the MN pens would work the looseness is more difficult to achieve. So I start with pencil and use ink at the end. Do you have any better suggestions? I was wondering if there was a way to put indelible ink in the Lamy pen. Do they sell cartridges that can be filled with bottled ink? Just wondering. THX.
Great question! Check this blog I wrote and feel free to ask any questions if it doesn't help too www.urbansketch.co.uk/blog/fountain-pens-and-ink-which-to-use-and-why
I can do that! It’s not so hard after all!
Yes!!
Like your videos. I’m just a beginner. I ‘ll want do buy a Lamy Safari. Do you prefer a fine tip or a medium tip?
Fine for me
Is the Lamy pen a cartridge pen? What size/type nib is used for sketching?
I use fine or extra fine - and it's got an ink converter in it
Hi Toby. Which fountain pen inks do you recommend? Thanks, Bran.
Hi bean, check out urbansketch.co.uk/supplies
I am not sure to have heard it, what is your nib size ? EF or F ? Thanks for the video.
EF
Hi Toby ! How big is your fountain pen ? M or F ? Thank you for your reply. Sorry for my english, l'm french. Have a good day.
No worries! Mine is fine
Whats the harm (if any) in using say a gel pen vs a fountain pen? I find the gel pens write smoother than my fountain pen (except for the Varsity Pen from Pilot) and wondering if I could get away with just using it instead of a FP
Dairy for missing this Q! Honestly I'm not sure as I've not tried it. I suspect gel pens are water soluble, but I'm not sure