How to Draw Torbay Tor in Pen and Ink

b Class Description

The Tor—an iconic rocky outcrop off Waiake Beach in Auckland, New Zealand—is a beloved subject for artists and a perfect opportunity to sharpen your pen and ink skills. In this detailed drawing class, you’ll learn how to capture the intricate structure of rock, tree, and shadow while simplifying complexity into bold, expressive linework.

Your Learning Journey Includes:

🪨 Blocking Out Major Elements: Learn how to identify and sketch the key structures of the scene to create a strong composition.
🌳 Drawing Silhouetted Trees: Discover techniques for rendering tree shapes with convincing structure and energy using simple, deliberate strokes.
🌿 Simplifying Bush Textures: Learn how to indicate different types of foliage with variation in mark-making while avoiding over-detailing.
🧱 Rocks & Cliff Faces: Master how to pick out dominant rock forms and suggest the rest with subtle texture and contrast.
🌗 Adding Shadows for Depth: Explore how to place shadows to anchor elements, add realism, and convey time of day.

Tools for Success:

🎥 Step-by-Step Video Instruction: Follow the drawing process from rough outlines to final ink details with clear, expert guidance.
📄 On-Demand Access: Learn at your own pace and return to any section as often as needed.
📥 Downloadable Reference Materials: Includes high-resolution photo references and practice sketches to support your drawing.

Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists, this class will help you gain confidence in pen and ink techniques while producing a beautiful rendering of one of New Zealand’s most picturesque coastal features.

Join now and draw your own detailed portrait of The Tor—full of texture, form, and contrast!