To begin with, you need a good subject or model. Drawing from life is ideal, as you can visualize the form and change the lighting and arrangement as you wish. It's also a good idea to take a photograph as well because light changes and flowers wilt. Choose a bloom with even color and a good, clear shape to make your job easier. For this example, I chose a tea rose with a partly open bloom, which seemed to lend itself well to line drawing CHOOSE THE PAPERThe "support" or paper you choose for can make all the difference. A heavyweight watercolor paper is ideal for ink drawing. Regular drawing paper -- preferably cotton rather than wood pulp -- may also be used. Test a sample to see whether your chosen paper will allow the ink to 'bleed' into its fibers.
Drafting pens can look rather mechanical, as they give a very definite line with no variation in weight (thickness). This look can be very effective, however, particularly if you are able to use a very smooth, continuous, confident line. FLOWER DRAWING TIPIf you aren't confident with a pen, try drawing a very light sketch in pencil first, then do the ink line. You may choose to use a very even, regular line weight for a crisp, illustrative look. Alternatively, vary the weight and lift the pen for a lighter line where the petal curves away from you. Sketching a Rose We see a lot of carefully executed rose drawings with a very tight, precise technique. But taking a more informal approach can give pleasing results. This rose sketch is an example of using texture and line weight to create life and interest in a flower drawing. If you're used to more tightly realist drawing, try exaggerating the line weight, using both light and heavy pressure, and loose, even scribbly, marks to suggest overlapping petals and foliage. Try drawing several roses, including buds and leaves, to create a simple, relaxed composition. Don't be obsessive about drawing every petal, but try to suggest the overall shape and flow. Pen-and-ink is an ideal medium for this - try using a felt tip if you don't have a dip pen. Using ink prevents you from messing around trying to 'fix' mistakes - they have to be part of the design. Try keeping your lines as fresh and clean as possible. Selecting the pens, nibs and inks Your choice of ink-drawing pen will depend on your style of drawing and personal taste. Marker pens with lightfast ink are available in various diameter nibs, as well as brush-style tips. If you use a fountain pen or drafting pen, choose ink made for those pens, as they clog with Indian ink. Speedball Standard Point Dip Pen and NibsCheap plastic pen nib holders are available in most art stores and stationers. Nibs come in various sizes, types, and strengths: a fairly firm steel split nib is good for all-round drawing. Wide calligraphy nibs are not really suitable - choose one designed for drawing. A copperplate writing nib is softer than a steel nib and allows you to create a more varied line. Try a variety from your art store to see what you like - they are quite inexpensive. Speedball Standard Pen HoldersPen holders are so cheap to buy, it's a good idea to grab a few so that you can have one for each nib. I've been known to duct-tape nibs to old bic pen barrels or even pencils at times. These pen holders are only plastic, but they are a reasonably heavy weight and strong. They have a sort of circular slot carved into the working end which allows you to fit a variety of nib sizes into the holder. I've found that nibs are usually wedged in easily but surprisingly securely. An inexpensive and functional piece of kit. Zig Memory System Writers I use basic Uniball pens for writing, so I've ended up using them for a lot of sketches too, especially in my journal. They're great. However, they aren't archival, so it's worth paying a tiny bit extra for archival pigment ink, especially if you've paid the dollars for the archival paper. Zig claim to be lightfast, waterproof, fade-proof, and non-bleeding. We originally bought some for use in photo scrapbooking, but it wasn't long before they found their way into my creative art supplies! If you enjoy working with felt-tip markers and pens, you'll love these. Yasutomo Bamboo Reed Pens Bamboo pens are rather odd to draw with. They give a rather broad line and don't hold a great deal of ink. The most interesting point was the gradual depletion of ink allowing time for some interesting dryer textural marks, rather like a dry fiber-tip pen. Worth trying when you need something different. You need beautiful pencil pouches to accompany this. Don't forget that this site features an elaborate pencil case list. We have been on many top 10 pencil cases /top ten pencil cases. Don't forget to take a look at the cool pencil case link.
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