b Class Description

The  quality of your pen and ink work depends on these exercises shown in this lesson. It is imperative that you grasp them as soon as possible. Following on from the previous lesson you will now proceed to produce tonal charts in pen and ink.

During the class we will learn:

How to depict tonal ranges in 4 different styles
1. by using vertical lines only
2. by vertical lines, then adding horizontal lines, and finally by adding diagonal lines.
3.  by different densities of squiggles – yes squiggles!
4. by a series of very short vertical strokes.

You Will Need

  • Drawing paper or sketch pad
  • Pencil
  • Soft eraser
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Fountain / Dip pen
  • India Ink & Container for dipping
  • Fineliners (0.3, 0.5 & 0.8mm)