Pen and Ink Drawing
Ink
and Watercolor Drawing Materials
All
the materials that you need to create a pen and ink drawing with
watercolor are illustrated above and listed below:
INDIAN
INK :
Indian Ink is a type of ink that is waterproof when dry. It is
supplied in bottles of various sizes and and a wide range of colors.
The small bottle illustrated above is the most suitable for using
at a desk.
NIBBED
PEN :
Nibbed Pens (or Dip Pens) are necessary for drawing in
indian ink as fountain or cartridge pens clog as the ink dries.
A nibbed pen, which is easily rinsed clean after use, comes in
two detachable parts - the nib and its handle. They are sensitive
drawing tools whose quality of line responds to the hand pressure
you exert.
WATERCOLORS:
Watercolor paint comes in pans (illustrated above) and tubes. Pans are usually
the most convenient for smaller work like our ink drawing, whereas
tubes are more suitable for working on a larger scale. Watercolors
also come in different qualities of pigment, the strongest and
most light fast colors being the most expensive. You may also
use colored inks or dyes for these drawing lessons. Although they
are more transparent and brighter in color, they are usually less
light fast.
BRUSHES:
You
can use almost any brush for watercolour, but the most versatile
are soft sable hair or good quality synthetic brushes. It is best
to invest in a good
brush which will retain its character and quality over time.
PENCILS:
Choose any pencil that you can easily erase without leaving a
mark. Ink drawings are often done on top of a preliminary pencil
sketch which is later erased.
PAPER:
In our experience, it is better to use a smooth paper of 180 gms
or more. If you use a lighter weight of paper, you should stretch
it to prevent it from buckling when wet. A good cartridge paper
is very satisfactory, but it will yellow over time. If that is
a problem, it is best to use a smooth HP (hot pressed) watercolor
paper with a neutral PH.
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