Values Charts | Tone Gradations
Values Charts are useful and important because in most drawings with pen & ink, tone is created by making marks to indicate gradations in value and give a subject form and volume.
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Textures exercise for pen and ink drawing | line art illustration practice
Texture refers to a pattern or design that gives the illusion of some kind of surface. Texture is important with pen and ink, especially working in black and white because proper textures have the power to explain a subject to a viewer in a more convincing way. For ideas on how to plan textures and practice exercises, read the Longstride Illustration Blog article linked here.
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Add volume to shapes with textures and line direction | what are pen and ink textures?
Texture refers to a pattern or design that gives the illusion of some kind of surface. They’re important with pen and ink, especially working in black and white because proper textures have the power to explain a subject to a viewer in a more convincing way. If you're curious how to practice your textures to create realistic subjects for pen and ink line art, visit the Longstride Illustration website Blog.
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Line quality exercise | Practice for confident pen and ink
Get your complimentary 10-page PDF worksheet guide to help improve pen and ink line-quality. It includes: Instructions, Photo references, Practice exercises, Printable templates, Links to additional resources. This guide is a resource for the companion blog article “Create a simple line drawing of an Orchid“. Visit the Blog article to download the complimentary PDF Worksheet instantly (no email required).
Improve Pen & Ink Technique by practicing Values Chart
Values charts are useful and important because most drawings with pen & ink use fundamental strokes such as hatching and stippling to create light and dark tones, giving volume to textures and forms. Practicing with charts can help build confidence and improve technique that directly applies to your drawing projects. Check out the Youtube video link - demonstrating three simple exercises using Values Charts.
How to do pen and ink textures | Line art illustration techiques and exercises
Are you keen to improve the textures in your pen and ink line art drawings? A simple way to guarantee that you're doing textures correctly for your illustration projects from the beginning is to plan for it. In this article, we’ll look at how to plan so you know from the beginning that you’re doing it right and can ink textures fearlessly. Read the blog article (it has a companion video) on the Longstride Illustration website by clicking the Pin.
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What is the right dip pen nib for your inking style?
Dip pens perform differently depending on the brand, size, and shape of the nib. That means that some nibs might be better suited for how you draw. Learn which are right for you ... Some nibs that are labelled for calligraphy are actually multi-purpose for both writing and drawing. If it’s not specified on the packaging, you can identify the nibs visually. The nibs you want taper into a sharp point at the end, like the popular Brause Steno (Blue Pumpkin). The 3 things that matter most with nibs are: 1) Line quality, 2) Flexibility, and 3) Elasticity. Read the Longstride Illustration Blog article to find the right nib for you.
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Shading Exercise for Pen and Ink Rendering | Gradation of Values for Line Drawings
One of the best exercises to improve rendering with pen and ink, is to practice value scales that transition from light to dark or white to black. Shading refers to the shadows in a piece. Lighting refers to the highlights. Lines and stroke techniques are an essential design fundamental in pen and ink. Lines create shapes, explain form, build values, add texture, divide space, provide structure, guide the viewer in a composition and so on. For more tips, check out the Longstride Illustration website - Your resource for pen and ink drawing.
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How to use a dip pen | pen and ink drawing exercises
You probably know - that a bit of planning usually helps in most situations. It's even more important when it come to using a dip pen and liquid ink to render your artwork. If that sounds interesting, watch this Longstride Illustration video - you'll gain confidence that you’re working on the right things from the beginning.
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Take a Dip Pen Course
If you’re curious about how to get started with dip pens for drawing, what to practice for improving with pen and ink, or a deeper dive into my 5-stage process - then I made this course for you. The course is designed based on all the questions, comments, and suggestions I’ve received in the past two years. Then I worked with a volunteer focus group to make sure the content had the answers. So far, students who have taken my course say it “exceeded” their expectations. I’m so glad and couldn’t have done it without the support of this amazing artist community. Click to watch the class trailer on YouTube. You'll find links with options for how to take the course in the YT video description. Looking forward to having you as a student! - Chloe, Longstride Illustration
