Stippled drawing of a raccoon by Goldencloud Stippling involves using dots instead of lines to create a drawing. Supplies Here’s what you’ll need to create your own piece of art by stippling: Drawing paper (When I’m using pen, I like to use a heavier paper, such as Bristol or even cardstock. ) Pencils Erasers Pens (I like […]
Here are a few drawing samples to get you started drawing landscapes in pen and ink. Supplies You’ll Need Drawing paper (I really like using heavier paper, such as smooth bristol or mixed media paper for drawings in ink) Pencil Eraser Pens Choose from one of the landscapes pictured below. You can download a PDF of the […]
Line and wash, also known as pen and wash, describes art created combining two traditional types of media: ink and watercolor. It refers to the method of applying washes of color to a line drawing in ink. While many illustrations are created using this technique (such as the books by Beatrix Potter), it can also be used […]
Winter Scene by John, age 10 By drawing Christmas cards in pen and ink, you can create your own original holiday greeting! Creating your own cards is a easy way to share your artwork with friends and family. This is also a great way to showcase your child’s artwork. Supplies: White paper (cardstock or heavy […]
Below are several pen and ink techniques you can practice. Here’s how to start: To begin, on your practice paper, draw six squares with your pen, like this. Don’t worry if they’re not straight – remember, this is just practice! 🙂 1. In the first square, draw a series of straight lines, all going in the […]
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when purchasing art supplies. If you’ve ever seen a catalog from a supply store, you know the options go on and on. So to get you started, I’ve listed the online stores where I often shop. These are discount art supply stores, and most products are less expensive than […]
Drawing animals in pen and ink can be challenging — and a lot of fun! Supplies You’ll Need: Paper (I like to use Bristol) Pencil Eraser Fine-tipped pen For this lesson, choose a picture from the samples below. When you are first beginning to draw with ink, it’s often easier to start off copying […]