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artists guide to pen and ink
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SKU: B9798890031808
Author: by Tri Le
Print length: 192
Publication date: 25 November 2025
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Master the Basics and Beyond of Drawing Take the intimidation out of pen-and-ink drawing and learn to create realistic masterpieces. This comprehensive book helps you build your skills as an artist, taking you from basic pen strokes to drawing nature scenes, still lifes, and even portraits. Tri Le, a seasoned instructor and renowned pen-and-ink artist, teaches you foundational concepts in drawing through simple lessons and tutorials. You’ll master techniques like hatching, crosshatching, stippling, and cross-contouring, filling your first sketchbook with beautiful art as you practice. Brimming with helpful step-by-step directions and reference illustrations, these lessons are perfect for total beginners and intermediate artists looking to improve their skills. Sketch true-to-life forms, like a notebook, tree, or cozy nook, and use powerful shading techniques to depict their depth, texture, and light. Capture the folds in rose petals, the furry face of a black cat, or the dance of shadows at dusk, all with stunning accuracy. With this incredible resource, you’ll draw the world in gorgeous pen-and-ink renditions for years to come.
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Product Type: Book
Shipping Width: 177.8 mm
Shipping Height: 226 mm
Shipping Depth: 12.7 mm
Shipping Weight: 468 g
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