I so love your Trees painting style specially those styles in tiny tree patches of three's for depth. The really basic basic beginner stuff. And yet that is so much fun to draw. Rewarding specially when done in fast greeting cards in season colors :)
Absolutely loved watching you paint this. I want to try this nib sketching with watercolor. I have been playing with the Fude fountain pen and love the thick’s and thins it produces. Thank you so much Steve. Be safe.
I LOVE this soooo much! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽 it looks so zen honestly… and my heart leaped a little when you brought in the white gouache. I’ve had some health issues this year and it’s the only time in my life I’ve been apathetic to creating art and this inspires me to try 🤍☺️ genuinely thank you
Thanks, I use fountain pens, but I can see why using a dip pen can be fun.. I find it challenging to be random when sketching tree branches. It is very easy to make repetitive marks..
I am pleasantly surprised at how much of a difference it made just putting those light colored branches in among the dark ones. Beautiful! I think I'll try this.😊👍
Awesome. I love your spontaneous paintings. Also like the dip pen with watercolor technique. I would think it easier to draw the fine branches as you said. I find drawing tree branches very relaxing. They just go on and on. Will definitely try this. Thank you.
I tried this for the fist time last night and I was blown away how effective it was. Thank you so much for this video. I review so many instructors and I always come back to you. I LEARN from you. You and the late Grant Fuller...... Thank you so much for your VAST library. I have used your Amazon page to purchase and will be signing up for contributions... Thank you so much
Love this! I just started using dip pens with ink this past October, so I am really looking forward to using them with my watercolours too! Never would have thought to combine the two. Thank you so much!
You should check out the new Kakimori nibs! I saw Daniel Warren Johnson using them and had to get some. They are like a ball point nib so they hold a whole lot of ink.
Steve, do you think putting some gesso on the nib and letting it dry could help "rough it up" somewhat? Love all your wonderful videos, btw - they're so helpful and inspiring!
One of my favorite techniques that I have learned from you. The ability to draw fine lines without using a brush is an incredible addition to my arsenal of watercolor techniques!
I wouldn't suggest using a flame to clean a nib because the heat can alter the temper of the metal, thus altering its flexibility. Definitely clean the oil coating off of it before you use it for the first time though, because if you don't you're gonna have a bad time.
Very inspiring! I painted on and off for years. But just worked to support my family. This video has reminded me of what I wanted to do. Create. Experiment and have fun painting.
Personal favorite…Where you got everyone hooked on flex nibs! And your intro to spontaneous painting! And for me now, The fountain pen rabbit hole! Lol! Thx Steve. You’re such a Blessing to so many people. Also, love any paintings to do with the Southern US! Like Hawks, and pine trees and Charleston! 👍❤️🙏🏻🖌 Messy Mendy from Ga.
Awesome! 💙 Already hunted down my nibs and have my wash on paper. Thank you so very much! I love throwing something a bit different into the mix, especially when I'm having and uninspired creative period. And this fits my taste and interest perfectly.
I just love this technic with that pen, I will get one very soon and try it. You always find new things to do on your paintings thank you and have a wonderful day sir.
It’s like the Bob Ross of watercolour... I’ve tried the dip pen with watercolour but haven’t managed to get it right just yet but I think I’m going to have another go!
You probably won't see this comment, but just in case, I want to thank you for the inspiration and your hard work. I was inspired by this video and I tried the technique and it blew me away. I showed my painting to my creative group and they were very impressed. They even made photocopies of it! I am a total newbie at watercolor and these kinds of videos really help. I like tips and tricks that will make my journey into watercolour more interesting. So today, my third ever watercolour painting was a total hit and all thanks to you. I gave them all the name of your channel. Thanks again.
Steve, thank you so much for another great video. I wondered why my dip pen wasn't holding much liquid. I have "seasoned" it & now it works very well. I have learned so much from you over the years. I can never thank you enough for your videos, all the time you donate to educate watercolorists throughout the world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
So much great information in here for watercolorists experimenting with ink. I know I got a great deal out of it. Thanks for making it and including your materials so it's easy to research.
Here’s a coincidence-I watched you talk about this with one of your live chats with Marty Owings and just this very weekend I was going to try it. I’ve had some nibs for about a year, I’ve dinked around with them using ink. I’ll see if that seasoned enough or I’ll leave some paint to dry on it, like you said. Thanks!!
🌸thank you so much! I would have never thought to use water color paint with my pens🤯, I have used ink to sketch in some details but paint would look so much better! Can’t wait to try this! I appreciate that you give such honest tutorials and recommendations. I especially appreciate that you share your faith by putting scripture at the end of your videos!
Hello again. Just got dipping pen holders and nibs. I found and tried a nib preparation that is simple, effortless, and efficient as well as it really works. You simply stick your nib in a raw potato for 15 tomorrow 20 min. , clean and you are done. Let me know if you try it.
That is a gorgeous piece of artwork! I have mentioned your blue trees to others, the artwork at the beginning of the video - another stunning piece of work. It is amazing what can be done with watercolor and a pen. All I have is a rubber stamp image of a nib - for some reason, I don't think that will work out well. 😀 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
I thoroughly enjoyed this lesson but I am really writing to say that I am also a believer and I paint cards with a verse on the back and give them away,. When I saw that you include scripture at the end of each video I knew I was in the right place to learn how to paint more watercolor cards for others. God bless you and your wonderful art ministry.
What a joy to share with others in this way. I run art workshops for our congregation where we paint together as a form of reflection and worship. Next one will be themed around John 3.16 as we lead up to Easter. Bless you...S
I like the idea. It is like having only one pan for any and every colour you will ever need. It also gives a look more similar to ink and wash style, which I love so much. Thanks.
I did one of these myself. I had fun and realized it's not as difficult as painting from a photo, and enjoyed using the pen. This one will not go into the bin ( trash can). 👍
Also, winter trees are the most beautiful. You get to see the HEART of the tree, the personality, the bones. I love trees more than anything and winter trees with snow are the best. Again, thank you.
I just want to throw this out there from my research with dip pens. They come with an oil coating on them, rubbing alcohol is perfect to get it off. I also use it to clean ink off the nib when I'm done using it. I'd like to suggest staying away from lighters, steel wool, or sand paper though. Lighters alter the tempering of the nib which weakens it and you'll end up replacing it sooner. Steel wool and sand paper can mess with the very tip of the nib and make it not write so smoothly. Just some friendly suggestions.
I wouldn’t sand the very tip either but the back of the nib only where the water is held. Water has a different character and viscosity than ink. It needs more grip.
Thanks a lot for this demo.. I love to spontaneously draw and this encouraged me to do it. I greatly appreciate your comments and techniques. Don Sylvester Houston, TX
Really enjoyable, Steve. I hope you continue to make videos like this and related spontaneous painting ones like this. They are some of my favorites. Thank you!
I'm loving this technique, it's something that my Wife would go crazy over. So I better not let her see it or she'll be giving me orders to branch out in every room of the house. I used dip pens at school over 50 year's ago and never picked one up since, well today I have one with a range of nibs. This is how I dropped across your channel, thank you for the watercolour idea I'll definitely be giving it a go.
I like that John 3:16 at the end. Keep sowing those seeds. "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8
