Dip Pen and Ink Illustration: Capturing The Natural World
A course by Philip Harris , Freelance Illustrator
Joined March 2021
Illustrate evocative scenes inspired by your surroundings using line work and hatching techniques
Joined March 2021
The finesse of dip pen and ink allows you to use light, form, and shadow to bring landscapes to life. Illustrator Philip Harris uses the technique to illustrate editorial articles, product packaging, and books for clients including Superdrug, Kohler, DK Books, and NowTV.
In this course, he teaches you how to create evocative illustrations of nature using dip pen and ink. Learn how to capture the sounds, smells, shapes, and textures of the world around you using traditional techniques. Are you ready to bring out the mysterious beauty of nature with a dip pen?
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (473)
- 11,340 students
- 13 lessons (2h 9m)
- 20 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a wildlife-inspired illustration using a variety of dip pen and ink drawing techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in learning to illustrate using dip pen and ink techniques or looking to connect with nature through art.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary, as Philip will walk you step-by-step through the techniques he uses.
In terms of materials, you will need paper, an eraser, a ruler, pencils, a dip pen, a dip pen holder, ink, and fine liners.
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Philip Harris
A course by Philip Harris
Philip Harris is a freelance illustrator who lives and works in Devon, England. Growing up, drawing was always an important part of his life thanks to his grandfather’s collection of sketchbooks and illustrations. He later went on to study illustration at the University of Plymouth. During his second year, Philip inherited some of his grandfather’s equipment, including a collection of dip pens and nibs, which introduced him to the technique he uses today.
Since graduating, he has worked with clients including Superdrug, Kohler, DK Books, Jack Daniel’s, Le Parisien Magazine, NowTV, New Scientist, ARTE, Goodwood Revival, Delve, Kilkenny Irish Red Ale, and Which? Money. Philip also shares his illustrations with over 20K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Introduction to Sketching in Nature
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Tools and Materials
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Finding Your Image
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U3
Tips and Technique
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Introduction to Using a Dip-Pen
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Highlight, Volume and Depth
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Observational Pen and Ink
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U4
Creating Your Image
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Sketching Your First Ideas
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Basic Outline in Ink
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Cross-Hatching and Fine Line Work
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U5
Post-Production
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Adding Your Border
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Sharing and Selling Your Ink Sketches
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FP
Final project
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Dip Pen Illustration: Capturing The Natural World
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Plusuna genialidad!
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PlusVery nice project I really enjoyed this lesson
flavcar
Cours intéressant et bien expliqué.
marcelosuyco
O Curso é bem dinâmico, com dicas simples tanto de técnicas como de materiais. Serve tanto para quem nunca trabalhou desta forma como para quem já vez algo desta forma.
tysiar
Wonderful! This is what I needed :)