Ink Drawing Tutorial

Materials Needed

• Drawing pens (various sizes)
• India ink
• Dip pen and nibs
• Brushes for washes
• Watercolor paper
• Pencil for sketching
• Eraser
• Water container

Basic Techniques

1. Line Work

Essential line techniques:

• Hatching and cross-hatching
• Stippling for texture
• Contour drawing
• Variable line weight

2. Ink Washes

Creating tonal values:

• Diluting ink for different values
• Layering washes
• Wet-on-wet technique
• Dry brush effects

3. Mixed Techniques

Combining approaches:

• Line and wash
• Texture patterns
• Negative space
• Splatter effects

Practice Exercise

Create a nature sketch:

1. Light pencil sketch
2. Add main ink lines
3. Apply ink washes
4. Add final details and textures

Tips for Success

• Start with light pencil guidelines
• Test ink consistency before applying
• Work from light to dark
• Allow layers to dry completely
• Keep a scrap paper for testing