Marc Kompaneyets Studio
Flexible Fountain Pens
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Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
September 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & Ink
Sunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PM
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Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
September 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & Ink
Sunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PM
Please visit my website for more information and to register
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For more information about my online workshops please visit my website:
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To purchase my downloadable/streaming classes from Vimeo please visit my page:
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In this video I show you a useful exercise that will imporve your sensitivity to color and hone your color mixing skills.
Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
September 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & Ink
Sunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PM
Please visit my website for more information and to register:
Mkompan.Squarespace.com/workshops
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Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
September 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & Ink
Sunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PM
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In 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/41lc8kP
Diamine Forever Butterscotch: Not currently available through Amazon
Rohrer & Klingner Lilly: amzn.to/4lEGiql
Pen: 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.
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In 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
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In this video I talk about compositional studies.
Here are some videos on composition that you might find useful:
youtu.be/LN2ngdVJOgA?si=lBiwi6CbLy_wPmn2
youtu.be/CO6M5LpqYUs?si=WD49GNjNW_qiPPEH
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In 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/44vdaeJ
Steel semi-flex nib made by FPnibs.com
Rohrer & Klingler "Lilly" ink: https//amzn.to/44wEsBi
Kaweco Mini 2mm clutch pencil: amzn.to/3TkoEfZ
2mm 2b graphite leads: amzn.to/40A7K0E
Talens Art Creation Skech-book Black 14.8 x 21 cm: amzn.to/3ZZQphI
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In 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/3TgKp0b
Kaweco Liliput: amzn.to/46kkV9J
Koh-I-Noor Versatil 2mm clutch pencil: amzn.to/4euo0X1
Escoda #4 Reserva travel Brush: amzn.to/4leCXiy
Whiskey Painters Mini Palette: Best prices on Etsy
Hahnemühle watercolor sketchbook, 15 x 11 cm
Sennelier watercolor sketchbook, 15 x 9 cm
The pen is filled with Rohrer and Klingner Lilly (Sepia Brown) waterproof ink:
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In 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.
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Here is a list of materials:
Canson Mi-tientes paper (steel grey)
Windsor & Newton Ivory black and zinc white watercolors
General’s white chalk pencils
Kaweco Sport AL filled with Rohrer & Klingner “Lilly” waterproof ink
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Here's a list of materials being used in this class
Hunt Globe 513 EF dip nib and holder
Stonehenge Legion White paper
Higgins waterproof Black, Brown & White inks
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.
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In 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
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Here is an overview of my creative process:
youtu.be/4NckGe4UshE?si=oQnu_T6WOUeyUqa1
In this video we talk about the 10 behavioral pitfalls that prevent you from becoming a better artist.
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These 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.
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Here is a list of materials used in this tutorial:
Hahnemulle Brown Toned Watercolor Sketchbook
Hunt 513EF nib,
Higgings waterproof white, black and brown ink
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In 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:
Cactusnibexperiments
Danse of Questionable Tuning by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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In this video I review the Opus 88 Mini fountain pen from an artist's perspective.
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This 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 Pen
Platinum Carbon Ink
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper (140lb)
Whiskey Painters Napoleon watercolor palette
Colors (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
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Here are the pens mentioned in the video:
Pilot Kakuno EF
Pilot Penmanship EF
Platinum Carbon Pen F
Platinum Preppy EF
Pilot Elite F
Platinum Pocket Pen F
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In 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 Ink
Stonehenge Hot-Press watercolor Paper
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In 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.
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In 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
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This 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.
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In 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 Mantegna
Anders Zorn
Norman Lindsay
Kathe Kollwitz
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In this video I show you a powerful compositional tool which I call spotlighting.
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In this video I review the Platinum Century #3776 Ultra Extra Fine fountain pen from an artist's perspective.
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Here 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 Wancai
Jinxao X159
Asvine V126
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In 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=7RavEtsWQqJ2eoZH
I'm drawing in my usual Talens Art Creations sketchbook and using Noodler's Lexington Grey, diluted 1/1 with water.
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You may also purchase the full length version of this class (and my other downloadable classes) through Vimeo:
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Here are the materials used in this tutorial:
Talens Art Creations Sketchbook
Hunt Globe 513 EF nib and nib holder
Liquitex Burnt Umber Acrylic Ink
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In 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.
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.
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In this video I review 8 black waterproof and semi-waterproof inks
Here are the inks used in the video, including Amazon links you can use to support my channel :
Noodlers Bulletproof Black: amzn.to/3ECjAiN
Noodlers X-Feather: amzn.to/411juZA
Noodlers Heart Of Darkness: amzn.to/4gEr8Py
Noodlers Dark Matter: amzn.to/4jTAGsB
De Atramentis Document Black: amzn.to/4jWtIDi
De Atramentis Archival Black: amzn.to/40RStYy
Sailor Kiwaguro Pigmented Black: amzn.to/3CQD6HS
Platinum Carbon Black: amzn.to/3CQf3Zy
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My downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:
The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
Drawing The Head In Pen & Ink
Sketching People in Pen & Watercolor
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The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
Drawing The Head In Pen & Ink
Sketching People in Pen & Watercolor
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The drawing shown in the video is Hans Baldung Grien
Here are the materials:
Strathmore Toned Grey Sketchbook
Strathmore Toned Tan Paper
CAnson Mi-Tientes paper
Higgins Black Magic Waterproof Ink
Speedball Super Black
Higgins Waterproof Super White
Liquitex Waterproof Brown Acrylic Ink
DeAtramantis Document White (for fountain pens)
Hunt Globe 513 EF drawing nibs
Faver Castell Soft pastels
TWSBI ECO fountain pen
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Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
September 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & Ink
Sunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PM
Please visit my website for more information and to register:
Mkompan.Squarespace.com/workshops
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
September 21 & 28, 9AM-12PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Drawing Details & Textures in Pen & Ink
Sunday, October 12 & 19, 9AM - 12PM
Please visit my website for more information and to register:
Mkompan.Squarespace.com/workshops
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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To purchase the class please visit my Vimeo page:
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Do 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.
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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:
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Or if you cannot attend, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:
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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/workshops
Or if you cannot attend, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:
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Here's the workshop schedule:
January 19, 9AM - 12 PM (PST): Drawing The Head In Pen & Ink
January 26, 9AM - 12 PM (PST): Drawing People In Pen & Watercolor
February 2, 9 AM - 12 PM (PST): Details & Textures In Pen & Ink
February 9, 9 AM - 12 PM (PST): The Fundamentals Of Cross-hatching
To register please visit my website:
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Or if you cannot attend, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:
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Use this link to sign up!:
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My downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:
The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
Drawing The Head In Pen & Ink
Sketching People in Pen & Watercolor
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Here are the artists mentioned in the video:
Jacob (or Jaques) De Gheyn
Guercino
Hendrick Goltzius
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.
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My downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:
The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
Drawing The Head In Pen & Ink
Sketching People in Pen & Watercolor
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In 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 F
Hong Dian M2 EF
Platinum 3776 SF
Asvine P36
Kaweco V16 EF
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.
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My downloadable classes are alsoavaiiable for purchase through Vimeo:
The Fundamentals Of Cross-Hatching: The 6 Basic Strokes
Drawing The Head In Pen & Ink
Sketching People in Pen & Watercolor
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Here 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/3ZGdSU2
Monteverde Joy: amzn.to/3ZGdSU2
Callifolio Sepia: Available from Vanness Pens
Rohrer & Klingner Sepia: amzn.to/4fmdgsr
Noodler's Brown: amzn.to/3ZYxMel
De Atramentis Document Brown: amzn.to/4gwyLrA
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In 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#
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/workshops
Or if you cannot attend these dates, you can purchase my downloadable classes through Vimeo:
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Here are the supplies I'm using in this video:
Pen: Opus 88 Fantasia with a #5 full-flex nib for FPnibs.com
Ink: DeAtramentis Dark Red Document Ink
Sketchbook: Talens Art Creations 9x14cm
Palette: Whiskey painters mini
Brush: Escoda Optima #4k


