Ink Painting – How Do Pen And Ink Artists Work?
UK illustrators who use pen and pencil begin by practicing their sketches. It is said that pen and Ink Drawing has been one of the most visually diverse forms of art in history. Ink drawing is used in a variety of categories, including tattooing, calligraphy or traditional art. The ink drawing of today is used for illustration purposes, such as books, ads, cartoons or comics. The art form brings together artists with the help of various techniques. The pen and ink art is also the easiest to transport.
Materials used by UK Illustrator
UK Illustrator ready with pen, paper and creative techniques to create original artwork that will be valued at millions of dollars when completed.
Pens
The different types pens used for pen and ink drawing include bamboo reed, ball point, fountain pens. They all produce a different quality of line. The thickness and fluidity are chosen by the artist based on their personal style, preferences and desired illustration. Artists usually stock several nib sizes, so they have the option to use thinner ones for small details while thicker ones are used to fill spaces. Many artists work in ink of just one colour. This results in artworks that are two-colours, with both the ink color and the color of paper.
Paper
Artists can choose from a variety of papers, which include those for drawing or painting. For pen-and ink artwork, watercolour paper has been deemed the most appropriate. It allows watercolour washes to be applied over the drawn image. Printing paper and illustration boards are used by some artists. Ink and pen art looks equally good on Japanese or Japanese-style paper as well as handmade papers, papyrus and bark paper. However, you can create art on any paper in the moment, and preserve it with an archival product, especially when the paper is acidic.
UK pen-and ink illustrators have pencil in their kit, as mistakes are difficult to erase when working with pen. One can conveniently erase errors with a dust-free eraser when working with pencil. Some other tools are rulers, which can help draw straight lines. Shape templates, for perfect measurements, and sealant to protect drawings.
Ink and pen art techniques
Although pencil shading is very popular, shading by pen takes more talent. That’s because the pencil allows the artist to vary the pressure of the pencil when it touches the paper. The result: light and dark tones. The pressure doesn’t work with a pencil. You can achieve this effect by knowing some techniques:
* Hatching – where lines are all drawn the same way. Denser lines can be used to make areas appear darker.
The cross-hatching effect is created by doing the hatching in two directions.
* Contour hatching – when hatching follows the contour or shape of an object being colored
When tiny lines of scribbly writing are used to shade
* Stippling is shading by dots
Pen and ink artists in the UK use these techniques to produce unique and stunning works of work, while adding their personal touch. Authors and publishers are enamored with pen and pencil illustrations.