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Pen and ink refers to a technique of drawing or writing, in which coloured (this includes black) ink is applied to paper using a pen or other stylus.

Popularity
The status of pen and ink work is now very low in the contemporary art world, and it also suffers because drawing is not now generally taught in art schools

Location
0pen and ink work can be carried out almost anywhere due to the fact that it requires a minimum of tools and materials.

Age
Pen and ink drawing can be practised by artists of all ages and abilities.

Ability
Pen and ink lends itself to fine writing and calligraphy and may also be used as a medium for sketches, or for finished works of art.

Description
Different types of pens produce distinctive types of lines. In art, pen and ink was originally used for quick sketches, often with a high degree of abstraction. Later artists developed the pen and ink drawing into a finished art-form - particularly for illustrations in books and magazines. It can also be used for the art of calligraphy which can range from lettering to illustrating maps.

Dedication
Pen and ink drawing is one of the cheapest and easiest drawing mediums. Paper choice depends on your pen selection, many pens work well on sketchbook paper and also on watercolour paper. Pens also come with different nibs which can create differing line widths. There are many techniques to learn with pen and ink, from simple lies to hatching and crosshatching. Hatching and crosshatching are used to create tone in pen and ink drawings.

Closely Related Activities
Sketching 22, Calligraphy 694, Painting with water colours 23, Pastel drawing 17, Charcoal drawing 18, Painting with oils 20, Chalk work 17, Modern art 19.

Cost
Pens, ink and paper. You will probably want a selection of nibs. Some pens have interchangeable nibs, others fixed.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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