Six steel flexible nibs: a comparison and ranking Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2026-09-21 | Six steel flexible nibs: a comparison and ranking
Are You Holding Your Pen Correctly?: A discussion For Artists Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-09-10 | Here are my workshop dates:Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesSeptember 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & InkSunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PMPlease visit my website for more information and to registerMkompan.Squarespace.com/workshopsI'll be running these workshops again, perhas later this year, but you also purchase downloadable/streaming versions of these classes (and others) through Vimeo: marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/join
Workshops in September & October: Fundamentals of Cross-Hatching, and Drawing Details & Textures Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-09-06 | Here are my workshop dates:Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesSeptember 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & InkSunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PMPlease visit my website for more information and to registerMkompan.Squarespace.com/workshops
Improving your color by using only two: a useful painting exercise Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-09-05 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinFor more information about my online workshops please visit my website: Mkompan.squarespace.com/workshopsTo purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I show you a useful exercise that will imporve your sensitivity to color and hone your color mixing skills.
Pencil Drawing Basics: The Chisel-point (excerpt) Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-08-28 | I'm running a few online workshops starting in a few weeks! Here are my workshop dates:Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesSeptember 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & InkSunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PMPlease visit my website for more information and to register:Mkompan.Squarespace.com/workshopsJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/join
Three Waterproof Brown Inks (And Three Ways To Use Them) Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-08-25 | I'm running a few online workshops starting in a few weeks! Here are my workshop dates:Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesSeptember 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & InkSunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PMPlease visit my website for more information and to register:Mkompan.Squarespace.com/workshopsJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are also available for purchase through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I review three waterproof inks and show you three ways to sketch with them.If you'd like to purchase these inks through Amazon, and support my channel, please use these affiliate links:Platinum Pigmented Ink: amzn.to/41lc8kPDiamine Forever Butterscotch: Not currently available through AmazonRohrer & Klingner Lilly: amzn.to/4lEGiqlPen: Franklin--Christoph "Antique Glass" Model 31, fitted with a #6 FPR Ultraflex nib and ebonite feed. You can purchase the nib and feed in a jowo housing unit from Fountain Pen Revolution. #6 Fude nib can be purchased from FPibs.com. You have to buy a #6 steel Jowo nib and order the fude customization. Paper: For the ink testing I used Strathmore 300 Series Bristol paper. For the drawings I used a Hahnemuller "Akademie Aquarelle" sketchbook.
Lessons From The Prado: Compositional Masses Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-07-18 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I talk about an impotent compositional principle which help create a sense of pictorial unity: massing. This is a free shortened tutorial for the general public. Access to the full length lesson is available with a channel membership.Here's a link to the tutorial on composition: youtu.be/LN2ngdVJOgA?si=z86DFa2P7IhGuFgM
Compositional Studies: What they are, how to do them, and why theyre so darned important Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-07-08 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinTo purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:https://marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv...In this video I talk about compositional studies. Here are some videos on composition that you might find useful:youtu.be/LN2ngdVJOgA?si=lBiwi6CbLy_wPmn2youtu.be/CO6M5LpqYUs?si=WD49GNjNW_qiPPEH
Sketching In Pen & Graphite Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-07-03 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are also available for purchase through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I demonstrate a very simple sketching technique that uses only a pen and a graphite pencil.Here are the supplies used in the tutorial. If you'd like to buy through Amazon, and would like to support my channel, please use these affiliate links.Kaweco Sport AL: amzn.to/44vdaeJSteel semi-flex nib made by FPnibs.comRohrer & Klingler "Lilly" ink: https//amzn.to/44wEsBiKaweco Mini 2mm clutch pencil: amzn.to/3TkoEfZ2mm 2b graphite leads: amzn.to/40A7K0ETalens Art Creation Skech-book Black 14.8 x 21 cm: amzn.to/3ZZQphI
My Most Compact Pen & Watercolor Kit Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-07-01 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are also available for purchase through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I show you my most compact pen and watercolor kit.Here are the materials included in the set. If you'd like purchase through Amazon and support my channel, please use these affiliate links:Alpaka Zip Pro Pouch: amzn.to/3TgKp0bKaweco Liliput: amzn.to/46kkV9JKoh-I-Noor Versatil 2mm clutch pencil: amzn.to/4euo0X1Escoda #4 Reserva travel Brush: amzn.to/4leCXiyWhiskey Painters Mini Palette: Best prices on EtsyHahnemühle watercolor sketchbook, 15 x 11 cmSennelier watercolor sketchbook, 15 x 9 cmThe pen is filled with Rohrer and Klingner Lilly (Sepia Brown) waterproof ink:amzn.to/44rENoZ
Lessons From The Prado: Edge, Texture & Opacity (Excerpt From 1-hour Class) Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-06-29 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this excerpt from a 1-hour class available with channel membership, I talk about the way edges, texture, and opacity affect the perception of depth, and then show you a simple mixed media technique that will allow you to exploit these principles.To purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:https://marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv...Here is a list of materials:Canson Mi-tientes paper (steel grey)Windsor & Newton Ivory black and zinc white watercolorsGeneral’s white chalk pencils Kaweco Sport AL filled with Rohrer & Klingner “Lilly” waterproof ink
Drawing Textures & Details In Pen & Ink: Available Now On Vimeo Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-06-12 | My "Drawing Details & Textures In Pen & Ink class is now available on Vimeo! This followup to my fundamentals of cross-hatching class provides essential information, since most of the things you draw will not be perfectly white, perfectly smooth, or perfectly matte, or perfectly opaque. Learning to deal with complex surfaces is therefore crucial to anyone who wants to draw landscape, or people, or animals or really just about anything.To purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:https://marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv...Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/join
Mini-Lesson: 4 Drawing Techniques With Pen, Wash & Black, Brown & White Inks Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-06-12 | In this tutorial I show you 4 drawing techniques which use basic drawing supplies.Here's a list of materials being used in this classHunt Globe 513 EF dip nib and holderStonehenge Legion White paperHiggins waterproof Black, Brown & White inksMy "Drawing Details & Textures In Pen & Ink class is now available on Vimeo! This followup to my fundamentals of cross-hatching class provides essential information, since most of the things you draw will not be perfectly white, perfectly smooth, or perfectly matte, or perfectly opaque. Learning to deal with complex surfaces is therefore crucial to anyone who wants to draw landscape, or people, or animals or really just about anything.To purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:https://marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv...Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/join
How To Draw Hair In Pen & Ink (Excerpt) Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-05-30 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinTo purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I demonstrate how to draw hair in pen and ink. I'm using a Pilot Justus 95 Fountain pen filled with Platinum Sepia Brown ink, and working in a Talens Art Creations sketchbook
10 Pitfalls That Prevent You From Becoming A Better Artist Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-05-23 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinTo purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page: marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsHere is an overview of my creative process:youtu.be/4NckGe4UshE?si=oQnu_T6WOUeyUqa1In this video we talk about the 10 behavioral pitfalls that prevent you from becoming a better artist.
Drawing In Real-Time: 5 Gesture Drawings With The Arrowflex Nib Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-05-19 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinThese drawings were done on Strathmore sketchbook paper (50lb), using a Opus 88 Jazz fitted with a custom "Arrowflex" nib made by Auditor Latif. You can see more of Auritro's nib experiments on his channel Flexperiments.
Drawing With Black, Brown & White Inks Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-05-14 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinTo purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsHere is a list of materials used in this tutorial:Hahnemulle Brown Toned Watercolor SketchbookHunt 513EF nib,Higgings waterproof white, black and brown ink
Drawing with an Arrowflex nib Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-05-12 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I'm drawing with a superb arrowflix nib made by Auritro Latif. For more information on his nibs please visit his channel:youtube.com/@Flexperiments or his Instagram account: CactusnibexperimentsDanse of Questionable Tuning by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Opus 88 Mini: An Artists Review Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-05-07 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I review the Opus 88 Mini fountain pen from an artist's perspective.
Still life in pen And Watercolor: A Tutorial In Real Time Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-04-30 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinThis is an example of the kind of full-length tutorials available with a channel membership. Member have access to two full length classes per month, and other exclusive content, and get priority to have their art related questions answered.Here is a list of materials used in this tutorial:Platinum Carbon Desk PenPlatinum Carbon InkArches Cold Press Watercolor Paper (140lb)Whiskey Painters Napoleon watercolor paletteColors (a mix of Da Vinci And Windsor and Newton): Mars Black, Burnt Umber, Venetian Red, Burnt Sienna, Sap Green, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Medium.Escoda Reserva Brush #8bit To purchase my streaming/down-loadable classes please visit my Vimeo page:
Fine-Nibbed Fountain Pens: Why You Need Them And What To Get Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-04-23 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinHere are the pens mentioned in the video:Pilot Kakuno EFPilot Penmanship EFPlatinum Carbon Pen FPlatinum Preppy EFPilot Elite FPlatinum Pocket Pen F
Mini-lesson: Trick to get Stronger Depth in Pen & Watercolor Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-04-15 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinTo purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page: marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this short lesson I demonstrate a few easy tricks to get stronger depth in your pen and watercolor sketches.Here are the materials I'm using:Opus 88 Koloro fountain pen, fitted with a 14K vintage flex nib.De Atramentis Document Brown InkStonehenge Hot-Press watercolor Paper
The Thin-Thick Hatching Technique Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-04-09 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinTo purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page: marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I demonstrate a variety of thin-thick hatching techniques.The artists shown n this video are Jacques Callot and Guercino. I'm using two Noodler's Boston Safety pens, both fitted with vintage waterman flex nibs, filled Diamine grey ink.
The HongDian Brass M2 Fountain Pen: An Artists Review Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-03-28 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I review the Hong Dian Brass fountain pen. If you'd like to purchase this one, and support my channel, please use my Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/440rexZ
The Directional Parallel Hatching Technique (Excerpt From 1-Hour Class) Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-03-26 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinThis an excerpt from a 1-hour class available with a channel membership, which covers a form of parallel hatching that was widely used in the late 19th and 20th centuries by such artist as Arthur Rackham and Anders Zorn.To purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
Parallel Hatching A Different Direction Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-03-21 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I show a variation of the parallel hatching technique that was widely used by graphic artists in the late 19th and 20th centuries.Here is a list of artists I mention:Andrea MantegnaAnders ZornNorman LindsayKathe KollwitzTo purchase my streaming/downloadable classes please visit my Vimeo page:
Spotlighting: How To Organize Your Composition Through Value Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-03-19 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I show you a powerful compositional tool which I call spotlighting.Members get access to the full class, as well as two full-length classes per month, and other exclusive content. Please support my channel and join!
The Platinum Century #3776 Ultra Extra Fine: An Artists Review Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-03-11 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I review the Platinum Century #3776 Ultra Extra Fine fountain pen from an artist's perspective.To purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
How To Draw With A Pilot Parallel With a Ruling Pen Modification Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-03-04 | Here the video on how to make this simple modification:youtu.be/zxELgKyTA_M?si=GK_G0glw2AA7KPpJJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinHere are the pen bodies used in this video:Opus 88 Jazz (any of the large Opus 88 pens, such as the Demonstrator and the Omar, will work).Moonman WancaiJinxao X159Asvine V126
Drawing In Real Time: Pilot Parallel Modified Nib in an Opus 88 Jazz Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-26 | Join this channel to get access to two long-form tutorials per month, and other exclusive content!youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this video I'm using a nib from a Pilot Parallel that has been given a "ruling pen" modification. I detail how to make it in this video:youtu.be/zxELgKyTA_M?si=7RavEtsWQqJ2eoZHI'm drawing in my usual Talens Art Creations sketchbook and using Noodler's Lexington Grey, diluted 1/1 with water.
Three Quick Sketching Techniques Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-20 | To see a full-length excerpt of this tutorial please visit my channelJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/join
Three Quick Sketching Techniques (excerpt) Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-20 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMembers of this channel will get access to two full length classes per month, and other exclusive content.You may also purchase the full length version of this class (and my other downloadable classes) through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsHere are the materials used in this tutorial:Talens Art Creations SketchbookHunt Globe 513 EF nib and nib holderLiquitex Burnt Umber Acrylic Ink
Forcing Depth: An Excerpt From A Tutorial Available With Channel membership Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-13 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinIn this tutorial I discuss an important compositional principle used in landscape drawing. For those of you willing to subscribe to my channel, I will release a minimum of two long form classes per month. This could be a demonstration of a new drawing or painting technique, it could be a drawing lesson, or an explanation of a specific art making concept. In all cases, the classes will be in real time, with minimal editing, akin to learning from me one on one in the classroom. I will also, when possible add other exclusive content, for example unedited drawing demonstrations that I had to cut short in my regular videos. Furthermore, members will also have priority to have their art-related questions answered in detail.
Channel memberships now available Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-13 | I’d like announce to that I’ve created membership plan for my channel.Subscribers will have access to a minimum of two long form classes per month. This could be a demonstration of a new drawing technique, it could be a drawing lesson, or an explanation of a specific art making concept. In all cases, the classes will be in real time, with minimal editing, akin to learning from me one on one in the classroom. I will also, when possible add other exclusive content, for example clips that I had to cut short in my regular videos. Furthermore, members will also have priority to have their art-related questions answered in detail.use this link to sign up!youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/join
8 Black Water Proof and Water-Resistant Inks: An Artists Review Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-12 | I'm pleased to announce that I'm offering channel memberships, which will give you access to exclusive content, including two full-length classes per monthUse this link to sign up!:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I review 8 black waterproof and semi-waterproof inksHere are the inks used in the video, including Amazon links you can use to support my channel :Noodlers Bulletproof Black: amzn.to/3ECjAiNNoodlers X-Feather: amzn.to/411juZANoodlers Heart Of Darkness: amzn.to/4gEr8PyNoodlers Dark Matter: amzn.to/4jTAGsBDe Atramentis Document Black: amzn.to/4jWtIDiDe Atramentis Archival Black: amzn.to/40RStYySailor Kiwaguro Pigmented Black: amzn.to/3CQD6HSPlatinum Carbon Black: amzn.to/3CQf3Zy
An Exception To The Most Important Rule Of Cross-Hatching Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-04 | I'm pleased to announce that I'm offering channel memberships, which will give you access to exclusive content, including two full-length classes per month.Use this link to sign up!:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesDrawing The Head In Pen & InkSketching People in Pen & Watercolormarckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
Drawing With Black And White Ink On Toned Paper Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-02-01 | I'm pleased to announce that I'm offering channel memberships, which will give you access to exclusive content, including two full-length classes per month.Use this link to sign up!:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesDrawing The Head In Pen & InkSketching People in Pen & Watercolormarckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsThe drawing shown in the video is Hans Baldung GrienHere are the materials:Strathmore Toned Grey SketchbookStrathmore Toned Tan PaperCAnson Mi-Tientes paperHiggins Black Magic Waterproof InkSpeedball Super BlackHiggins Waterproof Super WhiteLiquitex Waterproof Brown Acrylic InkDeAtramantis Document White (for fountain pens)Hunt Globe 513 EF drawing nibsFaver Castell Soft pastelsTWSBI ECO fountain pen
Drawing Details and Textures: An Online Workshop Taught By Marc Kompaneyets Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-28 | More workshop dates coming in the spring. in the meantime, you can purchase a downloadable version of this class (and my other classes) through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
The Most Important Rule of Cross-Hatching Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-25 | I'm running a few online workshops starting in a few weeks! Here are my workshop dates:Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesSeptember 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & InkSunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PMPlease visit my website for more information and to register:Mkompan.Squarespace.com/workshopsJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are also available for purchase through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
Drawing People In Pen & Watercolor: An excerpt from my online workshop Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-22 | More workshop dates coming in the spring. in the meantime, you can purchase a downloadable version of this class (and my other classes) through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
10 Essential Cross-Hatching Exercises Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-22 | I'm running a few online workshops starting in a few weeks! Here are my workshop dates:Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesSeptember 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & InkSunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PMPlease visit my website for more information and to register:Mkompan.Squarespace.com/workshopsJoin this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are also available for purchase through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
Sketching People in Pen & Ink: A preview of my streaming class Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-16 | In this video I offer for your viewing pleasure, an excerpt of my streaming class, "Drawing People In Pen & Watercolor." To purchase the class please visit my Vimeo page:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsDo you dream of sitting a cafe with a little sketchbook, drawing the people around you, but don’t know how to go about it? Well, this one of my favorite things to do, at least it was in my younger days, when I had time, but is still one of my favorite subjects to teach to others. So this information packed 4.5 hour class covers much of what you need to know get you started.The class is divided into 8 chapters covering such topics as, the sketching process and human figure proportions, inking, drawing clothing, mixing skin tones, and working in different time frames, from longer more detailed work to quick sketches. All demonstrations are done in real time with extensive explanations, and are accompanied by the original reference images.
January 19 Workshop: Drawing The Head In Pen & Ink Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-13 | More workshop dates coming in the spring. in the meantime, you can purchase a downloadable version of this class (and my other classes) through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
The Hong Dian N11 And A9 Fountain Pens: An Artists Review Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-12 | My online workshop, "Drawing Details And Textures" is this weekend, Sunday, February, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM (Pacific Standard Time). This is a followup to my "Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching" Workshop, and deals with more advanced rendering topics. For more information, and to register please visit my website: http://mkompan.squarespace.com/workshopsOr if you cannot attend, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
Drawing in Real Time: The Faber-Castell Osmia 883 Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-09 | In this video I'm drawing with a Faber-Castell Omia 883 filled with J. Herbin Vert Empire Ink.My online workshop, "Drawing Details And Textures" is this weekend, Sunday, February, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM (Pacific Standard Time). This is a followup to my "Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching" Workshop, and deals with more advanced rendering topics. For more information, and to register please visit my website: http://mkompan.squarespace.com/workshopsOr if you cannot attend, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
Online Workshops - Winter 2025 Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-09 | New workshops are coming soon, I promise, but for now, here's a chance to catch a workshop you may have missed last year. Here's the workshop schedule:January 19, 9AM - 12 PM (PST): Drawing The Head In Pen & InkJanuary 26, 9AM - 12 PM (PST): Drawing People In Pen & WatercolorFebruary 2, 9 AM - 12 PM (PST): Details & Textures In Pen & InkFebruary 9, 9 AM - 12 PM (PST): The Fundamentals Of Cross-hatchingTo register please visit my website:http://mkompan.squarespace.com/workshopsOr if you cannot attend, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/products
Mini-lesson: The Stipple & Hatch Technique Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-07 | I'm pleased to announce that I'm offering channel memberships, which will give you access to exclusive content, including two full-length classes per monthUse this link to sign up!:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesDrawing The Head In Pen & InkSketching People in Pen & Watercolormarckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsHere are the artists mentioned in the video:Jacob (or Jaques) De GheynGuercinoHendrick Goltzius
The Best Fountain Pens of 2024 Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2025-01-01 | Happy New Year everyone!I'm pleased to announce that I'm offering channel memberships, which will give you access to exclusive content, including two full-length classes per month.Use this link to sign up!:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesDrawing The Head In Pen & InkSketching People in Pen & Watercolormarckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video I show you my favorite pens of 2024. While some of these pens were released this year, many of them are older (and one is a few years older than I am.)Here are the pens on my list:Pilot Justus 95 FHong Dian M2 EFPlatinum 3776 SFAsvine P36Kaweco V16 EF
Six Brown Inks And Six Ways To Use Them Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2024-12-18 | In this video I show you six of my Favorite Brown inks, and show you six different drawing techniques that can be used with them.I'm pleased to announce that I'm offering channel memberships, which will give you access to exclusive content, including two full-length classes per month.Use this link to sign up!:youtube.com/channel/UCO-buw9hUABvOGWBVb7jIlw/joinMy downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic StrokesDrawing The Head In Pen & InkSketching People in Pen & Watercolormarckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsHere are the inks mentioned in this video. if you'd like purchase them through Amazon, and support my channel, please use these affiliate links:J. Herbin Terre De Fue: amzn.to/3ZGdSU2Monteverde Joy: amzn.to/3ZGdSU2Callifolio Sepia: Available from Vanness PensRohrer & Klingner Sepia: amzn.to/4fmdgsrNoodler's Brown: amzn.to/3ZYxMelDe Atramentis Document Brown: amzn.to/4gwyLrA
Drawing Lessons From the Masters: Copying Durers Praying Hands Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2024-12-07 | My online workshop, "Fundamentals OF Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic strokes" is this weekend, Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM (Pacific Standard Time). This is a followup to my "Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching" Workshop, and deals with more advanced rendering topics. For more information, and to register please visit my website: http://mkompan.squarespace.com/workshopsFor more information and my downloadable classes (and to purchase them), please visit my Vimeo page:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsIn this video we learn from Albrecht Durer by copying one of his most famous drawings, "Prying Hands." Then I attempt to apply the lessons learned from the copying process to my own drawing.Here’s a link to a high resolution photo of the drawing:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praying_Hands_(D%C3%BCrer)?wprov=sfti1#
Drawing In Real Time: Opus 88 Fantasia With A Wet Noodle Nib Marc Kompaneyets Studio 2024-11-16 | My online workshop, "Drawing Details And Textures" is this weekend, Sunday, February, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM (Pacific Standard Time). This is a followup to my "Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching" Workshop, and deals with more advanced rendering topics. For more information, and to register please visit my website: http://mkompan.squarespace.com/workshopsOr if you cannot attend these dates, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:marckompaneyetsstudio1.vhx.tv/productsHere are the supplies I'm using in this video:Pen: Opus 88 Fantasia with a #5 full-flex nib for FPnibs.comInk: DeAtramentis Dark Red Document InkSketchbook: Talens Art Creations 9x14cmPalette: Whiskey painters miniBrush: Escoda Optima #4k
