Sunday, March 28, 2010
Drawings in Pen & Ink
In my drawing course this semester, we are drawing in pen & ink. For fun, I found these adorable woodblock prints that seemed to use lines in a very similar way that drawing in ink allows. These woodblock prints are from the late 1910's, early 1920's - so this is why the children have these bobbed hairstyles. I will try to draw more.
I also attempted to draw a more renaissance style portrait, but my hand was growing tired, so I lost a little enthusiasm for this one, and may have to add more ink to it later. Ink can be painful because there is no erasing. Once you've made your mark, it's there for good! This is both a challenge and a thrill at the same time. It can test your patience as an artist. I feel like, despite how difficult it can be, ink is by far one of the most enticing styles for artists to continue in. It's a good mastering of your skills and keeping yourself in line (no pun intended.)
See additional images above (I am using Flickr.com to post from and use my photos, so this is a new process for me and am still not sure if I like this style. May try it differently in the future.)
I also attempted to draw a more renaissance style portrait, but my hand was growing tired, so I lost a little enthusiasm for this one, and may have to add more ink to it later. Ink can be painful because there is no erasing. Once you've made your mark, it's there for good! This is both a challenge and a thrill at the same time. It can test your patience as an artist. I feel like, despite how difficult it can be, ink is by far one of the most enticing styles for artists to continue in. It's a good mastering of your skills and keeping yourself in line (no pun intended.)
See additional images above (I am using Flickr.com to post from and use my photos, so this is a new process for me and am still not sure if I like this style. May try it differently in the future.)
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