# Live Lesson - Pen and Ink Eagle **URL:** \ **Category:** Share Your Art\ **Created:** [June 22, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110 "2023-06-22T19:23:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/1 "2023-06-22T19:23:02Z")
After seeing many eagles on vacation in Canada, thought I would try the older live lesson. I did use a dip pen for the entire eagle - wanted to use the new nibs I had purchased in Canada. I did make a couple messes - forgot about how long it takes for the ink to draw! But overall pleased with my 2 hours of art this afternoon. ![RenderedImage](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/5/5e1f15f1eae703a7a049b8ac62e94b25c6bcf567.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/2 "2023-06-22T19:48:39Z")
Amazing June! I love it! It inspires me to learn more about ink techniques. Brenda ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2023, 12:01am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/3 "2023-06-23T00:01:23Z")
Nice job June! Ink is one of my favorite mediums! Especially in color. Teri ---
**Author:** ![Meme5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/meme5/32/6555_2.png) [@Meme5](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Meme5)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/4 "2023-06-23T00:16:21Z")
You did so good! The one thing I’m very hesitant to try is a dipping pen. I’ve used and have lots of micron pens and brush pens for zentangle and faux calligraphy. I tried and tried practicing the basic strokes of hand lettering and calligraphy with all kinds of brush pens but gave up since I was so inconsistent with the brush strokes that I did faux calligraphy instead, never bothering to get a dipping pen. I will eventually get one to at least try once… In the meantime I will use my brush pens when a lesson requires a nib pen and just enjoy seeing all the good work posted here! ---
**Author:** ![Denise](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/denise/32/40_2.png) [@Denise](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Denise)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/5 "2023-06-23T23:10:31Z")
This is great. I love the way you did the eye and beak. I love it. ---
**Author:** ![robichon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/robichon/32/4993_2.png) [@robichon](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/robichon)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/6 "2023-06-24T14:28:48Z")
Hi June - Can’t believe you did this in just 2 hours. Well done. Terri Robichon ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/7 "2023-06-24T15:05:27Z")
Thanks Brenda! I go back and forth on whether pen or colored pencils are my favorite! ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/8 "2023-06-24T15:06:01Z")
Thanks Teri - I love ink. I need to get brave and start playing with some of the colored inks I have. ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/9 "2023-06-24T15:07:11Z")
Meme5 - thanks! I LOVE dip pens. If you have never tried, you should. Most art stores have some you can try out and see how they work. I agree with Matt - something satisfying about hearing the scratching noise as you draw. ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/10 "2023-06-24T15:07:35Z")
Denise - Thanks! But all because of Matt’s excellent instructions ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/11 "2023-06-24T15:08:20Z")
Terri, Thanks! It was a pretty quick one. There were just two sessions in the live lesson. ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/12 "2023-06-24T23:22:57Z")
June, I need to get brave and start using my nib pens to do drawings with the colored ink! lol! Teri ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/13 "2023-06-25T00:06:57Z")
I have nibs and colored inks, but not sure where to start! At the beginning, I guess. 🤪 My experimentation has been less than gratifying. Brenda ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/14 "2023-06-26T22:19:06Z")
just keep trying - I’m sure it is better than you think ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/15 "2023-06-30T21:02:05Z")
Brenda, I also use detail brushes with colored inks like the birds I did on black paper. You will figure it out you are a gifted artist. Teri ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/16 "2023-07-01T02:11:45Z")
Thank you, Teri! You are so supportive and encouraging. 🥰 Brenda ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/live-lesson-pen-and-ink-eagle/3110/17 "2023-07-01T02:12:20Z")
Practice, practice, practice! 🎉 Brenda