OUR WORKSHOPS
Dip into Dip Pens
Live on Saturday, June 12, 9am PT
Doors close Friday, June 11, 5:00pm PT
Description
Make organic, expressive art with dip pen drawing and hand lettering techniques.
Although they’ve been around for 1,000+ years, dip pens are one of the most useful tools in an artist’s supply cabinet. From hair lines to thick, broad lines, dip pens give you complete control and you’ll learn how to make amazing art with a simple tool.
Your instructor Danny Gregory has explored many mediums over the years, but always comes back to the control and organic nature of dip pen drawing and writing. And now he’s going to teach you his best techniques.
Gain the basics of dip pen drawing and lettering so you can craft your own style. In this workshop, you’ll learn gain and understanding for materials and how to control the lines you create with your dip pen.
Working from reference photos, you’ll create a complete drawing, a rough sketch, your own style of the alphabet, and a lettered quote.
What’s Included
John T, Ypsilanti, MI
“Workshops have pushed me forward in such positive ways and brought color and life to my drawing practice. The community is so positive and global, always exciting!”
Molly E, Athens, GA
“I’ve learned so much from workshops! First is to have faith in myself, second is to free my thoughts, third is contour, contour, contour, and the fourth (and probably most important) is to have fun while making art.”
Diane G, Eugene OR
“Every instructor is unique and deeply talented, and I always come away with so much new knowledge.”
Supplies
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Get the full supply list once you enroll.
- G Nib: manga nibs like the Nikko, Zebra or Tachikawa
- Pen Holder: ideally wood
- India Ink: 2 oz. bottle or bigger
- Smooth Bristol Paper: Strathmore
- Paper towels
- Water holder
- Pencil
- Eraser
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Topics included
Controlling your dip pen
Making expressive lines
Creating tone and value
Drawing expressive letters
Understanding your materials
Instructor Art
About the Instructor
Danny Gregory
Danny is an author and founder of Sketchbook Skool. He taught himself to draw in his mid-thirties, after a tragic accident changed his life. Drawing brought him peace and joy and a new perspective on life. His bestselling books have inspired tens of thousands of new artists around the world to join him in a new creative habit.