I’ve always been fascinated by the fresh, crisp, look of a well executed pen and ink drawing. Artist who have the ability to do this type of art have my greatest admiration. The masterful use of crosshatching strokes, dots, vertical or horizontal hatching, continuous line, curved strokes, or a combination of any of these are to be complimented. An artist can feel a great sense of accomplishment when they have mastered this technique.

With a simple kit of supplies–a piece of paper, some ink, and a pen–artists have entertained us by producing enormous amounts of works over the centuries. This was especially true during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries with illustrations in books, magazines and newspapers.