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.

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