Draw Tip Tuesdays - What I Learned Drawing Without Color

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday! Today: a sketchbook tour of a sketchbook that is all black and white. No color, just lines, values, and the occasional grey wash. I did not plan it this way, but limiting my tools has taught me so much. I share what working without color taught me, how it simplified my process, and why I think you should try it too. While traveling, I kept my kit minimal and experimented with different pens, pencils, and washes. I learned how strong contrast, simple hatching, and light washes can create depth and texture, even without color. You will see pages from my sketchbook where I stayed in my comfort zone, and others where I pushed myself with landscapes, light studies, and bold textures. Materials I used in this sketchbook: - Hahnemühle Nostalgie sketchbook, size A6 - Graphite pencil - Colored pencil (black) - Watersoluble graphite pencil - Watersoluble pencil - Waterproof ink pen - Watersoluble fountain pen - Brushpen - Black colored pencil - Black and white crayon - Waterbrush This week’s assignment will be color-free! I'll give it to you at the end of the video. BOOK Get a copy of my book "Life is better when you draw it": https://www.koosjekoene.com/book JOIN ME ON PATREON Help me keep making these videos weekly for free. For just a small monthly contribution, you'd make a huge difference. And you're doing yourself a favor, because on Patreon, I’ll keep you inspired and motivated with more encouragement, ideas, projects and processes, tips and tricks: https://www.patreon.com/koosjekoene Or buy me a coffee to show you're appreciation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phkUNCsJY LIVE ONLINE If you like my Draw Tip Tuesday Videos, you'll probably also like my monthly live online sessions. I'd love to see you there! Join my upcoming online mini-workshop, or learn from me in person here: https://www.koosjekoene.com/workshops Video Editing: Robert Ferenc Copyrights Koosje Koene https://www.koosjekoene.com https://www.patreon.com/koosjekoene