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You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of this Book: Ink

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You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of this Book: Ink by Jake Spicer invites you to explore the versatile medium of ink through a variety of tools such as nib pens, brushes, biros, and markers. This interactive guide combines clear instruction with practical exercises on line work, hatching, cross-hatching, ink wash, colour, and tone, allowing you to practise directly on the pages. With Jake Spicer as your approachable and encouraging tutor, you'll develop confidence, break artistic habits, and discover new perspectives on drawing.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for beginners eager to learn and experiment with ink drawing as well as intermediate artists seeking to broaden their skills and creative approach.

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An original and accessible guide to drawing in ink, the artist's most versatile medium.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Discover the endless possibilities of ink—whether you are using a nib pen, brush, biro, or marker. This interactive book teaches you how to draw in line, wash, and colour, and allows you the space to practise on the page through guided exercises in mark-making and drawing.

You will:

  • Experiment with line
  • Learn about hatching and cross-hatching
  • Work with ink wash
  • Understand colour and tone

In You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of this Book: Ink, bestselling author, artist, and drawing tutor Jake Spicer is like an ever-present companion who will guide you on your creative journey, with his friendly and practical tone. His clever exercises will help you gain confidence and break you out of old habits as well as encouraging you to see things in a different way and relax.

So pick up your nib pen, brush, biro, or marker of choice and get drawing. It really is this simple!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781576533

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ilex

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jake Spicer is a passionate advocate of drawing as a tool for social change, communication & investigation and promotes wider visual literacy through his works as an artist, author & tutor. He lives in North Wales and works as head tutor of the independent drawing school Draw Brighton, Co-Director of the Drawing Circus and as a visiting tutor at galleries & institutions across the UK, including the National Portrait Gallery, Camden Arts Centre, V&A and Brighton University.

www.jakespicerart.co.uk

@jakespicerart

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