The Inspired Line with Zane Prater

Teacher: Zane Prater

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Teacher Interaction: Through 5|20|2022
4.25 Hours of Content
16 Lessons
62.00
Techniques: Ink, Sketching
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Downloadable Videos: Yes
Closed Captions: Yes (English)

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Course Description

There is a thrilling satisfaction to inking a line just right.

In this course, we will explore materials and techniques to grow confidence in your pen and ink work. We will develop the skills to create inspiring, visually stimulating ink drawings by experimenting with different pens, papers, inks, mark-making, and drawing techniques. I will share with you some of my favorite tips and resources acquired over many years of working with this wonderful medium.

Techniques Taught in this Course

Drawing tips and techniques
The fundamentals of light and value
Tools and methods of ink drawing
Inspired mark making
Living with your sketchbook
Creative journaling
Toning paper
Working with spontaneity
Warming up the hand-eye connection
Creating a finished ink drawing
Working from reference

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One of the beauties of this medium is the simplicity of it. I encourage you to start with a black ink pen and a piece of smooth paper and to work outwards from there, adding materials to your collection only as the need arises.

My kit:

Pens (an assortment of sizes in a variety of colors.)
Uniball Eye (Micro and Fine) in black and blue are my preference but choose the colors that stir your imagination and creative longing
Uni Pin Fine Liners are another good option
Dip pen with a smattering of metal nibs (Speedball has many good starter packs)
Pencils
Bottle of Lefranc & Bourgeois black drawing ink (additional colors by Parker if you feel inspired)
Small refillable bottle for your ink
Brushes (small round brushes along with one larger flat brush)
Eraser (I love a kneadable eraser along with a standard rubber eraser)
Paper towel
Drawing board or small piece of light wood
Sketchbook (something small and portable to carry with you)
Hahnemuhle Nostalgie or Moleskine are my favorites
Arches Watercolor Paper 300 gsm (or an equivalent cotton paper with a smooth finish, in the size that feels right for you.)
Paper for sketching and warmups (Fabriano is a good option)
Small bowl for mixing water and an ink ruler

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