What is pen and ink technique?

In fine art, the term ‘pen and ink’ denotes a drawing technique involving the use of black and other coloured inks which are applied to a support (generally paper) with either a dip pen or a reservoir pen.

Is pen and ink difficult?

It is a pretty versatile art medium as well! Pen and ink can be quite challenging to use at first. Unlike a pencil, this medium is permanent as soon as the ink touches the surface. Ink usually can’t be shifted around until it dries unlike some types of paints (like oil and acrylic).

What is drawing ink used for?

Drawing Ink is best used on paper and illustration board, but can also be used on most types of acetate, which can make it useful for animators and illustrators.

Why might an artist choose to use ink?

The marvel of the media is how an artist can skillfully use ink to create an image of great immediacy and life, balancing brightness and darkness, density and light, line and tone. Manufacturers advocate the use of ink for both clearly defined line work or broad washes of subtle colour.

Can you ink over pencil?

At its most basic, inking is the process of tracing black or (less often) colored lines over the pencil lines you used to create your drawing. You could just replicate the pencil lines and make them permanent, but you really shouldn’t.

Which pen is best for stippling?

Pens (I like using the Micron Pens. The finer the tip, though, the more dots it will take to create the picture. An 05 would probably be as small as I would go when just starting out. If you are purchasing a pen for a student, Very Fine Point Sharpies work well.)

What is an example of stippling?

Stippling is a drawing technique in which areas of light and shadow are created using nothing but dots. The basic idea is simple: For darker areas, you apply a greater number of dots and keep them close together. Then for progressively lighter areas, use fewer dots and space them farther apart.