Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching: Learn to Draw and Paint Stunning Illustrations in 10 Step-by-Step Exercises

Discover the magic of pen-ink-watercolor in this guide jam-packed with detailed tips and instructions.



Are you a beginner in sketching? Or are you a sketcher looking to infuse for colorful magic in your illustrations?



Do you think that the average art instruction book omits too many steps in explaining the illustration techniques?



Then this book is for you.





Why combine pen, inks and watercolor for illustrations?



Pen and ink are the ideal tools to create mind-blowing textures and contrasts in illustrations.



Watercolor painting is appealing for the charming effects it creates but notorious for its unpredictability.



When pen, ink and watercolor are combined in an illustration, magic happens!



In this book, we will learn how to create this magic of texture, contrast and vivid colors.





What will you learn in this book?



- Pen shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, contour shading, stippling, and scribbling.



- Acrylic ink shading techniques.



- Wet and dry-brush techniques for watercolor/ink.



- Materials used for pen-ink-watercolor painting. These include the conventional materials as well as some 'exotic' materials (such as table salt and toothbrush!) for creating unique effects.



- Creating textures using various shading techniques as well as different materials.





Of course, the real learning happens by doing, not just reading.



So, we will implement all the shading techniques and brush techniques into ten step-by-step demonstrations.



Each demonstration will teach you how to do the initial rough pencil sketch, linework using pens, and coloring.





The ten step-by-step demonstrations will cover the following topics:



A House and a Light Pole

We will start with this beautiful monochrome illustration using pens and black acrylic ink.



Wood and Rusted Metal Texture

We will learn to create exquisite textures using pens, ink and watercolor in this exercise.



An Old DP (Distribution Point) Box

We will learn how a seemingly uninteresting and mundane subject can be used for a beautiful illustration. Also, textures, textures!!



A Piece of Old Abandoned Machinery

Even an ugly subject can be used as inspiration to draw a beautiful illustration.



The Door

We will use to capture the power of wooden textures and the charm of the old house in this illustration.



A Stairway to Heaven

We will learn how to simplify a seemingly complicated subject such as these curvy stairs.



A Charming Little Lane

We will learn how some rustic and subdued color combinations can be used to great effect.



Wall of an Old House

We will see how to 'cheat' our way to create a pretty illustration from a grey and depressing subject.



A Stone Temple

We will learn how a colorful illustration can be painted using a very limited color palette.



Buildings in Ladakh

We will learn to declutter a seemingly overwhelming subject and to create a 'feel' of a scene.

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Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching: Learn to Draw and Paint Stunning Illustrations in 10 Step-by-Step Exercises

Discover the magic of pen-ink-watercolor in this guide jam-packed with detailed tips and instructions.



Are you a beginner in sketching? Or are you a sketcher looking to infuse for colorful magic in your illustrations?



Do you think that the average art instruction book omits too many steps in explaining the illustration techniques?



Then this book is for you.





Why combine pen, inks and watercolor for illustrations?



Pen and ink are the ideal tools to create mind-blowing textures and contrasts in illustrations.



Watercolor painting is appealing for the charming effects it creates but notorious for its unpredictability.



When pen, ink and watercolor are combined in an illustration, magic happens!



In this book, we will learn how to create this magic of texture, contrast and vivid colors.





What will you learn in this book?



- Pen shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, contour shading, stippling, and scribbling.



- Acrylic ink shading techniques.



- Wet and dry-brush techniques for watercolor/ink.



- Materials used for pen-ink-watercolor painting. These include the conventional materials as well as some 'exotic' materials (such as table salt and toothbrush!) for creating unique effects.



- Creating textures using various shading techniques as well as different materials.





Of course, the real learning happens by doing, not just reading.



So, we will implement all the shading techniques and brush techniques into ten step-by-step demonstrations.



Each demonstration will teach you how to do the initial rough pencil sketch, linework using pens, and coloring.





The ten step-by-step demonstrations will cover the following topics:



A House and a Light Pole

We will start with this beautiful monochrome illustration using pens and black acrylic ink.



Wood and Rusted Metal Texture

We will learn to create exquisite textures using pens, ink and watercolor in this exercise.



An Old DP (Distribution Point) Box

We will learn how a seemingly uninteresting and mundane subject can be used for a beautiful illustration. Also, textures, textures!!



A Piece of Old Abandoned Machinery

Even an ugly subject can be used as inspiration to draw a beautiful illustration.



The Door

We will use to capture the power of wooden textures and the charm of the old house in this illustration.



A Stairway to Heaven

We will learn how to simplify a seemingly complicated subject such as these curvy stairs.



A Charming Little Lane

We will learn how some rustic and subdued color combinations can be used to great effect.



Wall of an Old House

We will see how to 'cheat' our way to create a pretty illustration from a grey and depressing subject.



A Stone Temple

We will learn how a colorful illustration can be painted using a very limited color palette.



Buildings in Ladakh

We will learn to declutter a seemingly overwhelming subject and to create a 'feel' of a scene.

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Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching: Learn to Draw and Paint Stunning Illustrations in 10 Step-by-Step Exercises

Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching: Learn to Draw and Paint Stunning Illustrations in 10 Step-by-Step Exercises

by Shirish Deshpande
Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching: Learn to Draw and Paint Stunning Illustrations in 10 Step-by-Step Exercises

Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching: Learn to Draw and Paint Stunning Illustrations in 10 Step-by-Step Exercises

by Shirish Deshpande

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Overview

Discover the magic of pen-ink-watercolor in this guide jam-packed with detailed tips and instructions.



Are you a beginner in sketching? Or are you a sketcher looking to infuse for colorful magic in your illustrations?



Do you think that the average art instruction book omits too many steps in explaining the illustration techniques?



Then this book is for you.





Why combine pen, inks and watercolor for illustrations?



Pen and ink are the ideal tools to create mind-blowing textures and contrasts in illustrations.



Watercolor painting is appealing for the charming effects it creates but notorious for its unpredictability.



When pen, ink and watercolor are combined in an illustration, magic happens!



In this book, we will learn how to create this magic of texture, contrast and vivid colors.





What will you learn in this book?



- Pen shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, contour shading, stippling, and scribbling.



- Acrylic ink shading techniques.



- Wet and dry-brush techniques for watercolor/ink.



- Materials used for pen-ink-watercolor painting. These include the conventional materials as well as some 'exotic' materials (such as table salt and toothbrush!) for creating unique effects.



- Creating textures using various shading techniques as well as different materials.





Of course, the real learning happens by doing, not just reading.



So, we will implement all the shading techniques and brush techniques into ten step-by-step demonstrations.



Each demonstration will teach you how to do the initial rough pencil sketch, linework using pens, and coloring.





The ten step-by-step demonstrations will cover the following topics:



A House and a Light Pole

We will start with this beautiful monochrome illustration using pens and black acrylic ink.



Wood and Rusted Metal Texture

We will learn to create exquisite textures using pens, ink and watercolor in this exercise.



An Old DP (Distribution Point) Box

We will learn how a seemingly uninteresting and mundane subject can be used for a beautiful illustration. Also, textures, textures!!



A Piece of Old Abandoned Machinery

Even an ugly subject can be used as inspiration to draw a beautiful illustration.



The Door

We will use to capture the power of wooden textures and the charm of the old house in this illustration.



A Stairway to Heaven

We will learn how to simplify a seemingly complicated subject such as these curvy stairs.



A Charming Little Lane

We will learn how some rustic and subdued color combinations can be used to great effect.



Wall of an Old House

We will see how to 'cheat' our way to create a pretty illustration from a grey and depressing subject.



A Stone Temple

We will learn how a colorful illustration can be painted using a very limited color palette.



Buildings in Ladakh

We will learn to declutter a seemingly overwhelming subject and to create a 'feel' of a scene.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789353960551
Publisher: Shirish Deshpande
Publication date: 12/05/2019
Series: Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching , #1
Pages: 140
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION



Who Is This Book For?



About This Book



What Skills Do You Need to Begin?



Repetition of Instructions



Mistakes and Happy Accidents



Some 'Ground Rules' While Reading This Book



MATERIALS



SHADING TECHNIQUES – PEN




Shading Technique #1: Hatching



Shading Technique #2: Cross-Hatching



Shading Technique #3: Contour Shading



Shading Technique #4: Stippling



Shading Technique #5: Random (Scribbling)



SHADING TECHNIQUES – INK



COLORS




Warm and Cool Colors



Complementary Colors



The Colors Used for the Various Illustrations in this Book



SHADING TECHNIQUES – WET AND DRY BRUSH



Wet-On-Wet



Dry-On-Wet



Sprinkling Color Using Brushes



Sprinkling Color Using a Toothbrush



Using Pens and a Wet Wash



Using Props for Exotic Effects



Table Salt



Alcohol



Spray Mister



Tissue Paper / Plastic Wrap



EXERCISES



A House and a Light Pole



Wood and Rusted Metal Texture



An Old DP (Distribution Point) Box



A Piece of Old Abandoned Machinery



The Door



A Stairway to Heaven



A Charming Little Lane



Wall of an Old House



A Stone Temple



Buildings in Ladakh



BEFORE WE PART...



ABOUT THE AUTHOR



GRATITUDE



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