PEN & INK

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Whether you are working with traditional dip pens or markers, pen drawing requires a developed, nuanced understanding of the instrument. Each pen delivers ink to the paper differently; the pressure, angle, speed, and stroke direction determine the length, width, intensity, and character of your strokes. Pen drawing usually involves distinct lines that, unlike other drawing and painting media, cannot be significantly altered once drawn. As a result, you must be comfortable, well practiced, and confident in your movements to find success.

TYPES

Pens vary in how they deliver ink to the paper, calling for different methods of handling ...

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