Inking Tutorial 1: Cactus Bot

Learn How To Ink With The Founder of Inktober!

If you are taking part in Inktober, what better way to brush up on your ink skills than with a tutorial from the artist who started it all, Jake Parker?

In this series of inking tutorials, you will learn the basics of how to ink, starting with line work, then adding on textures, and finishing with value. Each tutorial builds on the skills learned in the last.

Students will learn fundamental inking techniques in a chill, follow-along style of teaching from Jake.

In this tutorial you will learn how to:

• Hold the pen to get the best linework from it
• Techniques for drawing long graceful lines
• Techniques for drawing short lines
• Techniques for adding bits of shadow and texture

Format:

This tutorial consists of 7 pre-recorded videos showing each step of the inking process on one particular drawing. Students will be be able to download the drawing, print it out, and ink over the top of it as they follow along with the videos.

Included with the tutorial:

• Access to all videos
• Download and print drawing files
• Jake's full confidence in you

Requirements:

• Basic level of drawing ability
• Good internet connection
• Pens and paper