Inking Phase III by Jeff Watts

In this final phase of inking, Jeff will guide you through various master studies and photo reference interpretations in ink. Using brush and quill, he’ll primarily focus on heads and figures. Midway through this phase, he’ll tackle an ink piece inspired by Solomon J. Solomon’s *Samson*, based on the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. This isn’t just a straightforward master study; it requires significant interpretation to translate Solomon’s richly rendered painting into ink, unpacking multiple layers of learning to understand the technical decisions involved. Get ready for an exciting and insightful phase!

### In This Phase, Jeff Will Demonstrate:
– 2 Male Heads by Joseph Clement Coll
– 2 Male Heads by Charles Dana Gibson
– 2 Female Heads by Charles Dana Gibson
– A Male Portrait from Photo Reference
– A Female Portrait from Photo Reference
– Various Features from the Vanderpoel Book
– 2 Male Figures and 1 Female Figure from *Samson*
– An Alphonse Mucha Female Figure
– An Edwin Austin Abbey Male Figure

### Materials Needed:
**Paper:**
– Strathmore Smooth Bristol (100 lb.) – for Quill + Brush
– Hammermill Color Copy Paper – for Quill + Brush
(Feel free to experiment with other papers, but be cautious with lighter weights, as the ink may bleed through.)

**Quill Pens:**
– Options include Zebra, Hunt, Niko, Speedball, and many more. Visit your local art store’s Calligraphy section for various nibs. For more options, check out JetPens.com or bluelinepro.com. Note that nib holders are often sold separately from nibs.

**Brushes:**
– Windsor and Newton Series 7 Size 3
– Raphael Kolinsky Size 1

**Ink:**
– Various Brands:
– Dr. Martin’s Waterproof Black
– Dr. Martin’s Bleed Proof White (white ink)

Get ready to dive into this fantastic phase of learning and creativity!