Ink Drawings

drawing techniques: creating value in pen and ink drawings Most people are somewhat familiar with the process of shading with a pencil, but not everyone knows the drawing techniques for creating value with a pen. There is one main difference between shading with a pencil and shading with a pen: with pencil, you can apply shading by increasing pressure - in other words, pressing the pencil harder against the paper in the areas that you want to appear darker. With the exception of ball point pens, you can't use the pressure technique in pen and ink to create value. Instead, you must use one of the techniques demonstrated below. You might be surprised to learn that, aside from the pressure technique, the basic drawing techniques for creating value when drawing with pen involves exactly the same strokes as when using pencil. The basic strokes include hatching, cross-hatching, contour-hatching, scumbling, and stippling, as shown in the examples below. http://www.art-is-fun.com/drawing-techniques-creating-value-in-pen-and-ink-drawings.html

hatching - a row of lines, all facing in the same direction. More dense and

concentrated in the areas that appear darker.

cross-hatching - similar to hatching, except with the addition of criss-crossing lines.

contour-hatching - follows the contour, or curve or outline, of the object. In this case,

the hatching is rounded to match the shape of the circle.

scumbling - tiny, squiggly circular lines - sort of like "controlled scribbling"

stippling - placing many, many dots on the paper to indicate shading. Probably the

most time consuming of all the methods, but creates some neat effects.

8 step cross hatching value scale

gradated value scale

Shading makes a flat circle shape become an illusion of a three dimensional ball – 3D form.

Ink drawing techniques and patterns show changes in value to define a shape or imply texture.

http://jenniferlawson.blogspot.com/2008/11/sketches-from-my-tiny-handbag-sketch.html

Line Drawings … hatching is all about spacing – the use of negative space! Notice lines on dog – follow contour of face – this is “cross contour” lines

Cross hatching used in everyday objects … such as money:

Lines do more than connect two points! …. Lines can also form patterns for implied textures and value

changes. The patterns can be combinations of line, geometric shapes or inspired from nature. You can

adjust the depth of tone and the roughness of texture by varying the density and distribution of the dots.

Take a look at the Creative ways artist use ink drawing techniques……

Albrecht Dürer, Rhinoceros, woodcut, 1515

Notice how he makes his own patterns and gradually spaces them apart for less shading.

Claude Mellan, Head of Christ on the Sudarium (detail)

Engraving, France, 1649

Line engraving usually creates variations in tone through the juxtaposition and cross-hatching of lines. Claude Mellan (1598-

1688) developed a unique style that relied only on curving parallel lines. He exploited the possibilities of the swelling and tapering of an engraved line to give greater or lesser emphasis

to the line, depending on whether it represented an area of shade or light. Mellan demonstrated the virtuosity of his

technique with this depiction of Christ. The image is formed almost entirely from a single line that spirals out from the

nose. Christ’s head is depicted on the Sudarium. According to Christian tradition, this is the name of the veil of St Veronica, which she used to wipe Christ’s brow before the Crucifixion.

www.vam.ac.uk

Pattern on Pattern artists…. For more inspiration & a little art history

Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent

members of the Vienna Secession movement. .. (Malkovich) whose lavish paintings came to symbolize the art

nouveau style of the late 19th and early 20th century. [notice the pattern on pattern]

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Oaxacan Wood Carving … alebrijes Mexican

Folk Art. … Painted woodcarving is a major art form in several small villages near Oaxaca City, home of the Zapotec

Indians in Southern Mexico. ... an international craze (the best-selling Mexican folk art in the U.S.), and the artists are

recognized names in the world market.

Zentangle – What is a Zentangle? In a word, a doodle. A structured, contained doodle. The term 'Zentangle' was coined by Rick

Roberts and Maria Thomas. “Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a

fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an

increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of

interest.” ~Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas How to… http://tanglepatterns.com/tag/zentangle

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Laurel Burch (December 31, 1945 – September 13, 2007) was an American artist, designer and businesswoman.

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Valentina Ramos is an artist who has been working as a graphic designer since 1994.

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Ink Drawing Lesson … (more fun than making value scales & more creative too!)

Objectives: (check yourself)

Demonstrate understanding of how ink drawing techniques are used. (yes, you are using ink)

Use line to make value changes in a drawing. Basic strokes include hatching, cross-hatching,

contour-hatching, scumbling, and stippling,

Create and use repetitive lines/patterns of your own to achieve contrasting patterns and variety.

Be creative with the negative space.

Process:

1. Animal – reference photo (homework)

2. Contour drawing - Simple shape; extend past 2-3 edges

3. Divide up spaces – ‘map it out’

4. Fill in with lines – hatching, stippling, patterns… be creative!

Let nature inspire you with it’s many patterns ….

5.

Stetch yourself … try something extra…

http://www.mde-art.com/art-gallery.php .... find other unique examples and share with me & the class!

Alternate Lessons…

"Ink Drawing … silhouette in a surreal environment”

Which silhouette merely exists in it’s surroundings? Which one seems to be controlling it’s environment?

Objective: using pen or marker; draw an imaginary space “a virtual reality” using a silhouette & a variety of lines to

define the space. Consider using different drawing techniques to fill in the spaces – stippling, hatching, crosshatching,

contour hatching, scumbling, & random hatching. You may choose to use patterns to fill some spaces.

Planning/Observations of Examples: (learn from examples to help plan your project)

- Does the person control or affect the space?- or does the person appear trapped in the altered virtual reality?

- How is the space used? How do they divide up the space? Is there balance between parts & whole?

- What kind of lines do you notice? Is there repetition of designs?

- Center of interest - Position of focal point? Is the rule of thirds used?

- How are lines used to keep eye movement within the picture plane?

- Notice contrasting shapes, patterns, value patterns? How will you use contrast?

- Do some create their own ‘universe’ better than others? What makes the difference?

- How does the pose of the silhouette impact the total affect?

Student Name: Class Period:

Art I Project: Design Multiplication Assessment Rubric

Formatted much like a multiplication table, student use

simplified designs on the top & left side, then overlapping the

two to create a new design. The original designs were inspired by

nature, yet simplified into a line design. After the entire table is

drawn, patterns are added in black marker until there is a

balance of the black and white space. A few students used pencil

and graduated tone for a more complex pattern design. Some

also used color with layers of pattern on pattern.

Circle the number in pencil that best

shows how well you feel that you

completed that criterion for the

assignment.

Excellent Good Average Needs

Improvement Rate Yourself Teacher’s Rating

Criteria 1 – Planning: used

brainstorm

sheets/sketches

10 9 – 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 2 – Element of Line:

used a variety of lines to

create many different

patterns

10 9 – 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 3 – Balance, (a

Principle of Design) each

square as well as the

whole work appears to

have balance of black &

white space; patterns.

10 9 – 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 4 – Effort: took time

to develop idea &

complete project? (Didn’t

rush.) Good use of class

time?

10 9 – 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 5 – Craftsmanship –

Neat, clean & complete?

Skillful use of the art tools

& media?

10 9 – 8 7 6 or less

Total: 50

(possible

points)

Grade:

Your Total Teacher Total