Peter James. Pen and Ink Drawing

Peter James.
Introduction to Pen & Ink Drawing.
14th August 2026.
In this one-day workshop we will explore the art and technique of pen & ink drawing. Once these techniques have been practiced, vibrant artwork/illustrations can be produced.
• Discuss the different Pen choices and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Pen control - Practice freehand lines and curves using a guide to draw over.
• Techniques - Demonstrate the techniques of stippling and cross hatching to create tone.
• Graduating tone - Using the techniques above, create a graduated tone from light to dark.
• Creating texture – Demonstrate how to draw textural element such as rock, wood, foliage.
• Thickness of line - Make elements stand out with a different thickness of line.
• Pen & wash - Use a water soluble ink pen and water brush to create tone and shadow.
Transfer – Demonstrate a technique to transfer an outline image.
Afternoon
Starting the final piece of artwork – Using the techniques used in the morning session, proceed with a choice of images to create a pen & ink artwork. www.pjamescreative.co.uk
£70.