Category Archives: Pen and Ink

Tip: The Importance of Dark Strokes Against a White Substrate

I’ve always been impressed by the fresh and crisp look of a well executed pen and ink. Artist who  master this type of art, whether they use crosshatching, dots, horizontal or vertical, continuous line or curved strokes, or a combination … Continue reading →

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Masterpiece 101: A Piece Of Paper, Some Ink, And A Pen

With a simple kit of supplies–a piece of paper, some ink, and a pen–artists have produced an enormous amount of work. Illustrations for books, magazines, and newspapers have been full of finely rendered ink drawings. This was especially true during … Continue reading →

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