Pen and Ink Drawing Tutorials | How to draw a leaf and leaves

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    How to draw a leaf and leaves as a part of learning how to draw landscape, scenery and land features | This tutorial provides pen and ink drawing tips and techniques on how to draw a leaf or leaves individually, in groups like on a branch or on a tree as a part of a landscape. The key is to vary the amount of detail you provide and use certain techniques such as overlap, curvature, and visualizing as basic forms.

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  • @rebeccarobbe8346
    @rebeccarobbe8346 3 роки тому +13

    I don't even work with pen and ink, but I ALWAYS go to your tutorials when I need to learn a new skill. You break it down so well!

  • @raganaitia
    @raganaitia 8 років тому +121

    You are such a good teacher! I have not seen a single artist on UA-cam providing as much value as you are. Bought your book, can't wait to receive it!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 років тому +15

      Thanks so much!

    • @rking4234
      @rking4234 5 років тому +6

      I agree. It's a massive cut above. I believe he should have a television show. It's like the Carl Sagan of drawing. Makes it so anyone can understand.

    • @rickytrapanese9669
      @rickytrapanese9669 5 років тому +2

      Cornelia yes i agree i love his videos! A very good teacher iv learning so much from him

  • @user-pm2kk2rc3s
    @user-pm2kk2rc3s 9 років тому +17

    You are such an amazing artist and a great teacher. I'm really thankful for all the tutorials you've made. Thank you for bringing back my passion for art and the hope of becoming a professional artist one day. Once again, thank you so much.

  • @nadynebuck901
    @nadynebuck901 7 років тому +5

    Thank you for your great, clear tutorials. This old woman (66) is getting back to drawing and you have definitely given me more confidence!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  7 років тому +1

      Thanks much. Glad I could help : )

  • @lovinlv4938
    @lovinlv4938 8 років тому +2

    I appreciate you not rushing through your tutorials. It gives people time to absorb the process. You are very clear in your explanations in addition to being a wonderful, talented artist.

  • @brigitteandphilliphawley9073
    @brigitteandphilliphawley9073 3 роки тому +3

    I like your spirit. It shows in your teaching
    Combining looseness and technique is not easy. Thank you
    Brigitte

  • @nards656
    @nards656 7 років тому +9

    Thanks for sharing stuff like this. One of my biggest difficulties when I "sit down to draw" is that I have no idea of what to draw, how to start, or what is "too hard", etc. It seems like all the real artists in the world - my wife included, who doesn't "study" drawing at all and has had zero training - just sit down and naturally start drawing something that looks awesome. It's a struggle for me. So, I default to "cubes" and "circles" and "basic forms" just so that I'm putting ink on paper, and it's rather frustrating. But you offer hope. For instance, I'm just now seeing your "seashells" tutorial, and I'm like "Hey, that's ANOTHER thing I need to learn and add to my repertoire." I'm going to buy your book more as a THANK YOU than for the book - although I need it and it will be wonderful - because I love your amazingly informative videos and the fact that I LIKE the style of drawing you teach. Call me a fanboy, I dunno. But I really, really mean it - THANK YOU.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  7 років тому +6

      Youre very welcome. A useful tip too is to just create a digital scrap book of things you'd like to draw and just draw them. one by one. Perhaps vary things as you go along, like change the proportion, the type of shading, the length of time you spend on it, etc

  • @faithfultita1585
    @faithfultita1585 4 роки тому +5

    You're truly an amazing teacher!!!! I love your techniques!!!

  • @Teresa-K
    @Teresa-K 6 років тому +1

    Alphonso,
    I've watched your tutorials on how to draw trees, flowers and now leaves. You are a very talented artist and an astute teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge through your videos. Much happiness, Teresa

  • @marcusfrazier4923
    @marcusfrazier4923 10 років тому

    Man, I hope you never stop these......
    I've been a fan ever since the Rock Demonstration...
    Excellent crafting.

  • @joaonotel1014
    @joaonotel1014 7 років тому +1

    This classes are just great!
    Thank you Mr. Dunn and congratulations!!

  • @nickibattaglia4720
    @nickibattaglia4720 8 років тому +4

    thank you so much Alphonso! Another great tuorial. I get about uses different shapes and letting the brain fill in. That is how I've been doing my foliage for trees and rose bushes. Although you taught me how to add more volume and shading! Ty, ty!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 років тому

      +Nicki Battaglia You are very welcome :-)

  • @tanyawilliams2353
    @tanyawilliams2353 Рік тому

    There is something so relaxing and therapeutic watching these types of tutorials. And this one is very easy to understand too 😊

  • @anthonyharrison1291
    @anthonyharrison1291 9 років тому +7

    I've learned so much more than I though I would in this video mind blown where have these videos been all my life

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  9 років тому

      anthony HARRISON :-) Thanks so much....glad they help

  • @IringPalo
    @IringPalo 10 років тому +1

    Alphonso i saw tons of videos about drawing, but you are the first really teaching.

  • @THESHOMROM
    @THESHOMROM 3 роки тому

    Brilliant tutorial. Excellent descriptions. Truly helpful. Instead of merely showing 'look what I can do', you teach 'look what you can do'!

  • @donaldsage8778
    @donaldsage8778 8 років тому +1

    You are the BEST and funniest art teacher.Your videos have opened my minds eye to new ways of seeing the world around.I really do enjoy learning from you sir.Keep 'em flowing.

  • @shurlburt3217
    @shurlburt3217 5 років тому

    SO enjoy your tutorials!!!! THANK YOU For your expertise & wonderful teaching!!!!!

  • @rebeccavaughan3615
    @rebeccavaughan3615 3 роки тому

    So glad you did a tree. Thanks for the lesson. I needed this information. Your a pleasant and terrific teacher!!!

  • @lexipeun593
    @lexipeun593 7 років тому +30

    "its better to *leaf* things vague"
    XD i see what you did there

  • @e.nihanmistepe7747
    @e.nihanmistepe7747 7 місяців тому

    Alphonso , thank you very much for all these great videos :) They inspires me a lot …

  • @jorgebustos9245
    @jorgebustos9245 8 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for your lessons. I really appreciate it.

  • @Exercises10
    @Exercises10 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video, you make it look so easy! I will have to give this a try.

  • @selmabenkaza
    @selmabenkaza Рік тому +1

    Oh wow! I’ve been following you on Instagram and I’m so happy to find your UA-cam channel now. Love your drawings!

  • @ArfurFoulkesayckee
    @ArfurFoulkesayckee 5 років тому

    Fabulous discussion on the shape of leaves - really felt it was allowing me to paint and understand the process

  • @jameswambugu5527
    @jameswambugu5527 3 роки тому

    You are such a confidence booster.

  • @patsherard7645
    @patsherard7645 6 років тому

    You, sir, are simply an awesome teacher! I learned so much just from this one video!!

  • @ebresil4819
    @ebresil4819 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial, now my leaves will look more realistic and I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing Alfonso.

  • @alio_awesome
    @alio_awesome 3 роки тому

    This video taught me so much!! Your a very good artist 👨🏻‍🎨

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomac 4 роки тому

    I love your channel. I’m grateful you started it. Thank you
    And you are a great artist.

  • @TBell999999
    @TBell999999 10 років тому

    Again cool cool vids; I had to go back and check out your older work.. awesome

  • @user-kf5eb5oc6d
    @user-kf5eb5oc6d 4 роки тому +1

    훌륭한 그림솜씨를 익히시느라
    얼마나 노력을 하셨는지 머리가 숙여집니다
    감사합니다
    앞으로 더욱 더 훌륭한 작품을 많이 창작하시길 기원합니다

  • @jennycui9177
    @jennycui9177 8 років тому

    You are such a great teacher, I learned a lot from your video. Thanks very much.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  8 років тому

      +Jenny Cui thanks. And you're very welcome

  • @xmoichimosuicidex1
    @xmoichimosuicidex1 5 років тому

    Great teacher! You're The best . Love to watch your vids

  • @kathylovesmk
    @kathylovesmk 5 років тому

    Such a simple explanation to a complicated drawing issue. Thank you!!!

  • @rosemarieasaro3192
    @rosemarieasaro3192 10 років тому

    What a great talent! Who new it would be soooo easy...thanks Rosie

  • @newbie3135
    @newbie3135 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much... for all the drawing lessons you gave for us..sirr :)

  • @meandmytulpa9977
    @meandmytulpa9977 6 років тому +1

    OMG,

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  6 років тому

      Thanks much and youre very welcome : )

  • @opera3751
    @opera3751 7 років тому +2

    Why do people say "lame" Even this is freaking useful? Ah, Thank you for the video! I wish you could be my art teacher at school :D

  • @debbiemacphail5404
    @debbiemacphail5404 2 роки тому

    excellent video, I learned a lot, thanks!!!

  • @skinz1234
    @skinz1234 10 років тому +2

    No matter how many times I watch your vids they never get old cause I always hear something i missed :)

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  10 років тому

      :-)

    • @skinz1234
      @skinz1234 9 років тому

      ***** I come online to youtube atleast 3 times a week to look for moooooooooore info from u cause your vids keep me going :) and 3 weeks no vid just wanted to make sure your doing ok? :D MISS YA MAN!!!:DDD

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  9 років тому +1

      thanks...busy with the book and wasnt feeling so well...better now, thanks much bro

    • @skinz1234
      @skinz1234 9 років тому

      THANK THE LORDDD :) man I just didnt know how else to say you mean alot to me :) So awesome that your feeling better and that your books becoming a reality :) Get ready to mail to Germany :)

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  9 років тому +1

      of course...yours will be special

  • @argeanealmeida9966
    @argeanealmeida9966 6 років тому +1

    YOU ARE AMAZING!! I just drew a tree, i'm so proud of myself

  • @juliaa6373
    @juliaa6373 Рік тому

    Ótimo tutorial!

  • @sonitgoswamy
    @sonitgoswamy 10 років тому

    Love your works! awesome! Waiting for more uploads from you. It would be nice if you can make a longer video,explaining all type of hatching you do! Cheers!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  10 років тому

      Thanks alot for the share...Will look into it

  • @lucyrichards5268
    @lucyrichards5268 8 років тому

    Sooooo useful. Thank you. I found myself nodding and "mmhming" as you went along. X

  • @francescodimeo9525
    @francescodimeo9525 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Alphonzo

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin 7 років тому

    Great information. Thanks for your work, it's a big help to me.

  • @taquitr
    @taquitr 10 років тому

    amazing, you can apply the same concept for feahers for example.

  • @milkbread5036
    @milkbread5036 8 років тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! :D

  • @cristinalattuada5322
    @cristinalattuada5322 4 роки тому

    Thank you, I learnt a lot.

  • @JoshBrezzy
    @JoshBrezzy 8 років тому

    This video came in handy for my homework. Thanks a lot!

  • @Laviesurladentelle
    @Laviesurladentelle 7 років тому

    Excellent video, thanks for sharing this tips to us!
    Greetings from Argentina :)

  • @gwendolynchoo4639
    @gwendolynchoo4639 6 років тому

    love your tutorials! I really love you style of drawing!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  6 років тому

      Thanks

    • @gwendolynchoo4639
      @gwendolynchoo4639 6 років тому

      if you are ever doing any more tutorials, I'd love to see how you draw mushrooms and toadstools!

  • @updatepencildrawing
    @updatepencildrawing 2 роки тому

    Awesome drawing

  • @KMR323EastLA
    @KMR323EastLA 10 років тому +1

    thanks! this helped me!

  • @rich3419
    @rich3419 6 років тому

    Great tutorial! Thank you!

  • @lpj13000
    @lpj13000 10 років тому +2

    U make it look spoon easy; " I would " love"!! To watch more of your videos, and learn
    I'm good at drawing plane picture. No depth, shade or perception.

  • @ldksoc100
    @ldksoc100 9 років тому

    i'm having a really hard time with bushes, like wildflower bushes in a nature landscape. freehand drawing is not my strong suit, but with practice i've gotten better. i loved the advice on volume and curves. thx!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  9 років тому

      Just keep practicing 😊

    • @ldksoc100
      @ldksoc100 9 років тому

      +ALPHONSO DUNN ty for the encouragement. :-) do you have tutorials on how to draw houses? like, the face of a house with a porch? pretty random question, i know. haha. i'm working on a sketch of a porch with bushes and trees. just for my own leisure.

  • @RomanK
    @RomanK 10 років тому +1

    Amazing tutorials, thank you. If I wanted to use the same paper as you do in the videos, what would I be looking for? I don't mean the brand - I mean characteristics what make this paper this paper: weight, finish, etc.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  10 років тому +1

      smooth bristol board is ideal for and ink, but honestly I use generic medium-heavy weight mixed media paper

  • @yvettepaul2002
    @yvettepaul2002 4 роки тому

    Excellent. Well explained

  • @bloodyana1
    @bloodyana1 9 років тому +1

    I would never have guessed how draw a leave like the way you do in the video.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  9 років тому +1

      Anastasia Yorke At least you've learned a new way now

  • @piprichards957
    @piprichards957 10 років тому

    Wicked, thanks man!

  • @rishikeshwaje8764
    @rishikeshwaje8764 10 років тому

    Nice video...like the way you explained wtih the manipulation of basic cylinder....helped a lot... :)

  • @Madmagnus
    @Madmagnus 9 років тому

    very informative, thanks for posting

  • @123LaRaza
    @123LaRaza 9 років тому

    thank you so much for showing this vedio. this help me a lot! 👍👍

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  9 років тому

      Elvia Martinez no worries. Youre very welcome :-)

  • @realefrain7179
    @realefrain7179 3 роки тому +7

    He speaks in 4K

  • @bethautrey9634
    @bethautrey9634 5 років тому

    I have so much trouble with perspective and volume. I am a baby learning to draw. You really explain and demonstrate in a way I can understand. Thank you so much!

  • @patternsquash
    @patternsquash 10 років тому

    Hey i just wanted to say great video and i just subscribed :) saw your other videos and i feel like i just came back from art class hahas.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  10 років тому

      Thanks much..that means alot :-)

  • @zeinabjondi3071
    @zeinabjondi3071 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏👍

  • @kimyoung3484
    @kimyoung3484 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much 💖👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ec6362
    @ec6362 5 років тому

    Good video. Clear, good tricks. And speed up the slow parts 👍

  • @arnieXD
    @arnieXD 5 років тому

    You are a goldmine!

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  5 років тому

      : ) I hope I'm making you rich....in art lol

  • @YoloGoon
    @YoloGoon 9 років тому +1

    YOU ARE A GOD ARTIST

  • @lannika5037
    @lannika5037 10 років тому +1

    Love your voice and your explanation... ^_^

  • @hartonohalim5804
    @hartonohalim5804 7 років тому

    hi Mr Dunn, great tutorial. will it work with leafy vegetable too? can you make a tutorial for that too.

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  7 років тому

      Yes it would. I will do one on a vegetable still life soon

  • @giuseppefarabone5621
    @giuseppefarabone5621 5 років тому

    Grazie 🙏

  • @glorisyoung9696
    @glorisyoung9696 5 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @edumaldonado5059
    @edumaldonado5059 4 роки тому

    Great teacher, let me ask you.... do you have your own book about leaves ?... please let me know..... do yo do scrolls also ?

  • @moukbelalkoury90
    @moukbelalkoury90 10 років тому

    thanks a lot, i have been learning from you so much.
    i hope you will put something about Sea waves

    • @Thet3
      @Thet3 10 років тому

      ***** I see u have water and buildings already.. Awsome vids man..
      btw do u know any digital painting?

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  10 років тому

      Thet3
      yes I dabble here and there

  • @macgurrl
    @macgurrl 3 місяці тому

    I just drew a dalhia today and came here to see how I should ink it. I just ordered your book yesterday. What size is the nib n your fountain pen? Is it fine or medium?

  • @getthenuke5074
    @getthenuke5074 6 років тому

    You're sooooooooooooooooooo helpfull!!!!!!! Thanks!!!🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  6 років тому

      : )

    • @getthenuke5074
      @getthenuke5074 6 років тому

      Alphonso Dunn You've got the best art UA-camchannel I've ever Seen!🐱

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  6 років тому

      Thanks so much, I'm glad it helped : )

  • @ibrahimelshazly4371
    @ibrahimelshazly4371 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @yoursstruly1
    @yoursstruly1 2 роки тому

    I tried this I still need more practice but I gotta say the instructions are so easy to follow! These are the best leaves I’ve drawn 🥹🥹

  • @winnieholtermann-jensen58
    @winnieholtermann-jensen58 7 років тому

    WOW great

  • @jarjarquan
    @jarjarquan Рік тому

    very helpful

  • @jz2624
    @jz2624 9 років тому

    What pen did you use for that sketch?

  • @fatemajuzer3537
    @fatemajuzer3537 5 років тому

    damn u really helpful, thanks man u doing great to us young kids

  • @ashsatoshi7425
    @ashsatoshi7425 2 роки тому

    👍

  • @cmonaco577
    @cmonaco577 Рік тому

    Thank you. I will return to this video for more practice.

  • @derboe_thebeast6869
    @derboe_thebeast6869 4 роки тому

    I have a Question how do you Draw a leaf facing in front of you like its not facing at the side of the left or right

  • @zymoonrabaino4846
    @zymoonrabaino4846 8 років тому

    Wow nagmayat

  • @maineiacts
    @maineiacts 3 роки тому

    🤗👍💗🎨✍

  • @Scorptique
    @Scorptique 7 років тому

    I love ur comment when u said think of leaves as having volume.

  • @crystalis1758
    @crystalis1758 2 роки тому

    If you are interested in these types of grouped leaves here’s the stamp 10:57

  • @jasongible5879
    @jasongible5879 10 років тому

    U go to school for art ? I would think yes , your like a collage teacher man, honestly fkin amazingly smart

  • @sengaanthal3503
    @sengaanthal3503 3 роки тому +1

    I see all of your videos not lock the focus

  • @tonyporter4132
    @tonyporter4132 5 років тому

    I would by your book but I use pencil not pen and ink but I still watch your stuff

    • @alphonsodunn
      @alphonsodunn  5 років тому

      Thanks. You never know, one day 🙂

  • @nathanneedham5490
    @nathanneedham5490 8 років тому

    the word leaf sounds strange by the end :P great job though!

  • @jonathantimotius
    @jonathantimotius 5 років тому

    How to draw that leaves ? My leaves always rigid

  • @martiwalsh2069
    @martiwalsh2069 3 роки тому +1

    The brain might interpret YOUR squiggles as leaves, but my squiggles look more like somebody had a small seizure. I have a way to go. You're an excellent teacher, though!