Pen & Ink Techniques (Dover Art Instruction)

Perfect for artists of all skill levels! Learn basics and advanced techniques with step-by-step exercises. Enjoy detailed illustrations and dozens of exercises covering everything from basic tools to advanced effects. This reader-friendly guide allows artists and would-be artists at all levels of achievement to experience the satisfaction of drawing with pen and ink techniques. Richly illustrated and containing dozens of simple exercises, it covers everything from the basics of hand and wrist training to tools and materials, and the production of advanced effects. A seasoned instructor, author Frank Lohan presents dozens of exercises for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists. His topics range from the creation of hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that can arise when adding texture, light, and shade. An extensive reference section features examples of landscapes, trees and foliage, flowers, faces, animals, and a wealth of other subjects. Helpful suggestions include tips for copying, reducing, and enlarging sketches; instructions for easy matting; and guidelines for reproducing sketches on greeting cards and notepaper. This comprehensive guide is filled with easy-to-follow exercises and illustrations to help you level up your pen and ink techniques. Veteran instructor and author Frank Lohan provides clear step-by-step instructions to help you learn the tools and materials, master the production of advanced effects, and more. Practice hatching, tones, stippling, adding texture, light, and shade, and exploring different techniques designed to address any skill level. An extensive reference section features examples of a variety of subjects: landscapes, trees and foliage, flowers, faces, animals, and more. Includes helpful suggestions and tips for copying, reducing, or enlarging sketches; instructions for easy matting; and guidelines for reproducing sketches on greeting cards or notepaper. From basic hatching to producing tones to dealing with shading problems, this book has everything you need to get started creating beautiful artwork! Learn how to perfect your craft and draw like a professional artist!