Nature Journaling – Pen & Ink

Learn about the different ways to create form and texture with pen & ink and ink wash. This class will explore using ink via black Sakura brand micron ink pens With the micron pens we will practice different mark making techniques such as stipple, cross hatching and thick & thin parallel lines to create texture and form.

Instructor will be bringing in a set of her own quill pens and ink to experiment with ink wash and ink line.

No experience necessary! Tricia Cassady will be teaching and guiding through art exercises.

Materials List:

Sakura black Micron Pens Sizes 03 and 05

Pad of Bristol Smooth Paper (Strathmore has a good one, 300 or 400 Series)

Watercolor brushes sizes 4 and 6

Two water containers

Old towel or paper towels

Pencil and eraser

12” ruler

Bring in an item that is white (Shell, bone, egg, cup, bowl, ball, etc…)

Battery powered desk light