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Pen & ink drawing : a simple guide

Dunn, Alphonso2015

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This book covers the essential aspects of pen and ink drawing and more. It explores basic materials and instruments; fundamental properties of strokes and pen control; key elements of shading; and indispensable techniques for creating vibrant textures. As a bonus, a chapter is devoted to what the author refers to as, the secret Line of Balance. This book is not just written to instruct but also to intrigue and inspire enthusiasts of pen and ink drawing.

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Main title:

Pen & ink drawing : a simple guide / Alphonso Dunn.

Author:

Dunn, Alphonso, author

Work:

Pen & ink drawing : a simple guide

Edition:

First edition

Imprint:

Collation:

165 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Start-upSupplies : Ink and paper ; Common ink drawing instruments ; Unconventional instruments ; Additional suppliesStrokes : Effective pen control ; Basic types of strokes ; Ways to vary a stroke ; Ways to use a strokeShading : Seeing values ; Value scales ; Gradation of value ; Structure and shading ; Shading block forms ; Shading round forms ; Shading complex formsSimulating texture : Texture reference chart ; Realistic texture ; Texture follows form ; Texture on block forms ; Texture on spherical forms ; Texture on cylindrical forms ; Bringing it all togetherSketchbooking : The sketchbook is your battlefield ; You can learn a lot by copying ; Thumbnails are invaluable ; You can always find things to draw ; Abstract drawing ; Gesture drawing ; The human figure ; Faces and portraits ; Animals ; Sketching scenery ; Develop your own drawing process ; Creating with new ideasStages of a finished drawing : Stage 1: Composition and design ; Stage 2: Pencil underdrawing ; Stage 3: InkingSecret line of balance : The line of balance ; In patterns of nature ; Movement ; Drawing portraits ; Drawing the human figure ; Drawing animals ; Drawing plants and flowersSend-off.

ISBN:

9780997046533 (paperback)0997046538 (paperback)

Dewey class:

741.26

Language:

English

Added title:

Pen and ink drawing

Subject:

Pen drawing -- TechniqueDrawing -- Study and teaching

BRN:

430938