How to Draw Using Dots (Stippling Tutorial) - for Beginners 

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Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying stippling and excited that you're going to try adding new colors.

Could you see my stippling draw ? :)

That's awesome! Stippling is so relaxing. Thanks for leaving a comment!

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Wait, your doing this in college?... I'm in GR.4 and I'm here because I need a tutorial to do this for my assignment... In EPP.. home economics.

I'm so glad! I hope you enjoy stippling!

That's a cool idea! White stippling on black paper is something I would love to try.

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Great suggestion! I have a portrait tutorial in the works. Thank you for watching!

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Yes, please try it! It's such a relaxing way to draw. :)

Yes, it takes so much patience! Thanks for watching! I hope you try it out.

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Yes, portraits are really fun to do with this technique! When I stipple, people are my favorite subject.

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Thank you for watching! Is there a particular medium you're using for shading? That might help me to answer your question. :)

@@MsCoopersArtClass thanks for the reply! I'm actually using micron pens! But I also use regular graphite as well!

Awesome! I have videos for both materials that show how to use value, and I have some videos on stippling and cross-hatching in my drawing playlist if those might help you.

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Thank you! You can use gel pens, some ballpoint pens, and other things like pencils and pastels. I like felt tip pens the most though.

What are the best colour pens for this

@@nanabear5814 You could use any color, but I tend to use black since they are the easiest to see.

Could you see my first try? :)

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Thank you so much for your kind words from Australia! Stippling is definitely forgiving and is a wonderful technique for experienced and beginner artists. I'm so glad you stopped by this channel.

@@MsCoopersArtClass Hi quick question, should I print a Subject in black and white to get the right contrast? If that makes sense? Thank you

@@anthonydowling5361 I would recommend working from a black and white photo, for sure. It's very helpful since you'll be drawing in black and white, if that's what you mean. I hope that helps!

Another question is can you send me beginners subjects, as I get a little ambitious I guess trying to find subjects

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Stippling definitely takes some time. I often take breaks and adjust my posture every once in a while to make it easier on myself. If your piece is really really big, sometimes you can hold some pens together with a rubber band to make more dots, but only if it's a big piece. Or you can just look at only one section at a time to feel like you're moving faster. Either way, you have some time and I'm glad you're looking up tutorials to help. You've got this, Mia!

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Aw, thank you! And thanks for watching!

This really helped me with an assignment. Keep it up! :D

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It does take a while, for sure! I feel like it pays off because the end product looks so smooth compared to other ways of shading. Give it a try! :)

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@@MsCoopersArtClass I really love your work! Thanks for sharing all the tips and tricks with us! :-) 💜

I like to use felt-tip pens for stippling. They make consistent dots and come in a lot of sizes. My favorites right now are Pigma Microns. If you're going to use pencil, I recommend something dark, like a 6B or an ebony pencil.

Strathmore 400 series is a favorite paper of mine in general, but I like to stipple on Crescent hot press illustration board specifically. Illustration board is so portable.

Thanks for your help. 😊

If I'm understanding you correctly, I think the best way to do this is to slowly erase your grid as you go so instead of working up to a line, you can spill over into the next section. That often helps me to avoid getting strange boxes and lines. I hope that helps!

I usually use a Micron pen but any kind of felt-tip, fine-point pen works (like flair pens). I hope that helps!

It is really up to you. I prefer to fill the blank spaces with dots because I think it usually looks neater in the end. Thanks for leaving a question!

@@MsCoopersArtClass I felt the same 🤷‍♂️ this also resonated with you as well. Thanks for answering 🙏

Use whatever you'd like! I usually use cheaper paper for my sketches and pull out the good cardstock or heavier paper for finished drawings.

Some kind of felt tip pen works best. There are plenty of great options out there. In this video, I used a Pigma Micron pen.

@@MsCoopersArtClass thank you!

I used a Pigma Micron pen for this one. I also like good old fine point Sharpies too. Just be sure to use a light touch to keep your pen in good condition - they're a bit delicate.

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Micron pens are what I usually use but any kind of fine-point, felt tip pen works.

I prefer felt-tip pens, like the Pigma Micron pen I use in the video.

Stippled portraits look really cool. Give it a try! :)

my teacher think i can do it in 4 hours 🫠…

OMG!!!!!!!! i wish I had that much talent

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I did a portrait in 2 weeks it wasn't that bad

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I'm glad to hear it! I love making stippled portraits and I hope you do too.

In this video I stuck to one pen, but sometimes I use more than one pen for stippling. I often use a thicker pen for the darker areas and for blocking in some values and then a smaller one for light areas and smoothing out my shading.

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Mhm, it’s not going great so far but it’s definitely not my worst! I think I will make atleast a B so I won’t have a c in her class anymore! (Also thanks for the video!)

I'm using a Pigma Micron for this tutorial but I also like the felt tip pens that Prismacolor and Sharpie make.

I usually use a 05 Micron. It's a nice, medium size. I usually switch to a 08 Micron for videos though, to make it easier to see what I'm doing.

That's absolutely true! I'm a perfectionist though, so I usually don't do that. Your technique works great, though. Thanks for commenting!

No, thats how you ruin hours of work

Yes, absolutely! Any size pen will work.

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I have an email on my About page if you need to send me any questions.

Yeah, I think that would be a cool way to build texture!

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Absolutely! I would recommend a high-quality pen to avoid smearing as it dries.

I use my phone most of the time. I use Samsung Galaxy phones, but I can't remember which one I used for this video. For new videos, I am using the S20.

I used a Pigma Micron pen. Lots of different sizes work.

If I remember correctly, it took about 2-3 hours. Stippling takes a long time but it's worth it.

Aw, thanks!

I think it was a 0.08mm but I would recommend a 0.05mm for more precision.

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It is called stick pen

I used a Pigma Micron pen. I believe I used the 08 size.

That's the worst feeling, isn't it? I've also had to learn to use less pressure.

@@MsCoopersArtClass it is!! I didn't even realize I had a heavy hand. Plus I love my Microns so a little salt in the wound