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How to Draw a Willow Tree in Pen & Ink

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b Class Description

Willow trees normally grow near water or where the earth is very moist. They have a spongy root system to soak up the water. The weeping willow is the most popular among artists so you will, in this class, draw a weeping willow in a landscape, using pen and ink.

In this lesson you will learn :

1.  How to add distant clouds
2  How to draw the distant hill with trees
3.  How to show simple reflections in water
4.  How to show the drooping branches.

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)