9308 - Pen and Ink Drawing

Course Description

Artwork by Nora M. 

Ink is beloved by illustrators, comic book artists and designers alike. It allows you to create crisp, precise linework or build up depth with delicate washes. Guided exercises will walk you through how to show a range of lighting conditions. Experiment with mark-making techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling. Learn how to make softly stippled value shifts or bold and high-contrast shadows. This course is the next step for aspiring illustrators. Get your sketchbooks ready for this timeless medium.

Learner Outcomes

• Expand technical skills of rendering in ink
• Gain an understanding of how to render light and shadow
• Explore traditional and modern ink drawing techniques and tools
• Build confidence in working in non-erasable media