Challenge Your Artistic Skills with Your Choice of Drawing Ink
Ink is a traditional, versatile medium developed around the world, from ancient cultures up to date, for different purposes such as writing, drawing and painting. In fine art, the term ‘pen and ink’ is used for a drawing technique that includes the use of black and other coloured inks applied to a support, most commonly paper, with a dip pen, brush, or modern marker pen. Drawing ink has a smooth liquid texture and is mainly used by fine artists, illustrators and calligraphers. Ink is very often used for sketches, finished drawings, ink and wash paintings as well as book illustrations and more. Keep in mind that the paper used can affect the ink’s performance, if it’s too absorbent or too impermeable. Try to stick to watercolour paper, block printing paper, mixed media paper, and other papers stated for use with ink, so the ink can dry properly and not smear. Types of Drawing Inks Alcohol Based – Alcohol based inks dry very fast, they are acid-free and offer vibrant colours. This