Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this week's tutorial, I'll be taking you through my complete process for this pen and ink tree study, focusing on branches, bark texture, and creating a convincing sense of depth.🖋️
If you've been wanting to draw more convincing trees or strengthen your pen and ink techniques for creating richer textures, and a stronger sense of dimension, this lesson is a great one to work through.
We'll begin with the initial pencil sketch, where I'll share the key concepts that help create a strong foundation for the pen and ink stages that follow.
Along the way, I'll explain my thought process and share plenty of practical tips that you can apply not only to this study, but to future pen and ink drawings as well, helping you achieve smoother, more enjoyable drawing sessions and stronger results.
I hope you find this tutorial both enjoyable and helpful. 💛
► Apply for one-on-one online sketching and watercolor sessions here: erikalancaster.com/one-on-one-classes-application.html
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
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► Recommended Resources:
Pen + Ink Drawing for Beginners: Must-Know Tips + Shading Techniques youtu.be/gA0RCVNw1EE
Cross Contour Line Drawing Tutorial Shape, 3D Form and Perspective youtu.be/BOCvLg9WwsY
Pen + Watercolor Wash Doorway Full/Real-Time Class for Beginners youtu.be/rbDwYkWdNiM
Pen and Ink Old Boots Drawing Tutorial (My Process and Must Know Tips) youtu.be/J5C5Fdph_to
Pen and Ink House Scene Drawing Tutorial youtu.be/klQpTeiZ6wY
► Supplies:
-Strathmore Drawing Sketchbook 9x12” Spiral Bound amzn.to/4y5JMK0
-Faber Castell 9000 Drawing Pencils (B) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm
-Micron Pen Sakura Black Ink (03) amzn.to/4eK1KKv
-General’s Eraser Pack (3) amzn.to/4b0e1sE
-Integra Aluminum Pocket Sharpener, Steel, Silver amzn.to/4aEG6VA
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
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-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Desk Light with Arm Mount amzn.to/4kft2cK
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
► Music:
Jaguar in the Mist - Chris Haugen
*Courtesy of YouTube's Free Audio Library
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#penandinkdrawing #treedrawing
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Pencil Sketch
05:05 Watercolor Painting
In this week's tutorial, I'll be taking you through my complete process for this pen and ink tree study, focusing on branches, bark texture, and creating a convincing sense of depth.🖋️
If you've been wanting to draw more convincing trees or strengthen your pen and ink techniques for creating richer textures, and a stronger sense of dimension, this lesson is a great one to work through.
We'll begin with the initial pencil sketch, where I'll share the key concepts that help create a strong foundation for the pen and ink stages that follow.
Along the way, I'll explain my thought process and share plenty of practical tips that you can apply not only to this study, but to future pen and ink drawings as well, helping you achieve smoother, more enjoyable drawing sessions and stronger results.
I hope you find this tutorial both enjoyable and helpful. 💛
► Apply for one-on-one online sketching and watercolor sessions here: erikalancaster.com/one-on-one-classes-application.html
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
► Recommended Resources:
Pen + Ink Drawing for Beginners: Must-Know Tips + Shading Techniques youtu.be/gA0RCVNw1EE
Cross Contour Line Drawing Tutorial Shape, 3D Form and Perspective youtu.be/BOCvLg9WwsY
Pen + Watercolor Wash Doorway Full/Real-Time Class for Beginners youtu.be/rbDwYkWdNiM
Pen and Ink Old Boots Drawing Tutorial (My Process and Must Know Tips) youtu.be/J5C5Fdph_to
Pen and Ink House Scene Drawing Tutorial youtu.be/klQpTeiZ6wY
► Supplies:
-Strathmore Drawing Sketchbook 9x12” Spiral Bound amzn.to/4y5JMK0
-Faber Castell 9000 Drawing Pencils (B) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm
-Micron Pen Sakura Black Ink (03) amzn.to/4eK1KKv
-General’s Eraser Pack (3) amzn.to/4b0e1sE
-Integra Aluminum Pocket Sharpener, Steel, Silver amzn.to/4aEG6VA
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
amzn.to/4caJ99g
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Desk Light with Arm Mount amzn.to/4kft2cK
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
► Music:
Jaguar in the Mist - Chris Haugen
*Courtesy of YouTube's Free Audio Library
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#penandinkdrawing #treedrawing
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Pencil Sketch
05:05 Watercolor Painting
