This tutorial covers how to draw with bold lines and how and when to use line variation.
In this video, I explore chunky, bold linework in my sketching style, influenced by my background in industrial and product design. This ink and watercolour sketch focuses on boats and their intricate ropes, using a mix of fine liners and watercolour to bring the scene to life.
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🖊️ What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to sketch boats with bold, expressive linework
✔️ Tips for perspective and composition in boat drawings
✔️ Using varying line widths for depth and impact
✔️ How to enhance sketches with subtle watercolour washes
⏳ Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & My Sketching Style
00:38 - Choosing the Subject & Composition
01:21 - Focusing on the Boats & Colour Choices
02:07 - Sketching Basics & Perspective Tips
03:03 - Building the Boat Structure with Pencil
04:10 - Inking the Main Shapes with Fine Liners
05:02 - Using Chunky, Bold Lines for Emphasis
06:42 - Adding Depth with Line Weight Variation
09:07 - Exploring Traditional Boat Designs
12:55 - Maritime History & Storytelling Through Sketching
14:18 - Enhancing the Drawing with Stronger Lines
18:08 - Adding Blue & Red Accents with Watercolour
19:25 - Layering Colour for Shadows & Dimension
22:21 - Final Details & Textures with Gel Pen
23:28 - Splattering for a Dynamic Look
24:41 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
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