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If you want to explore pen and ink drawing technics just learn from these books: MUST-HAVE: Nice, Claudia (1993, 1998). Sketching your favorite subjects in pen & ink. North Lights Books, Cincinnati, Ohio. Simmons, Gary (1997). The technical pen. Watson-Guptill Publications, N.Y. Guptill, Arthur L.; Meyer, Susan E. (2000). Rendering in pen and ink. Watson-Guptill Publications, N.Y. ADDITIONAL: Nice, Claudia (1997). Drawing in pen & ink. North Lights Books, Cincinnati, Ohio. Lohan, Frank J. (1978, 2009), Pen and Ink Techniques . Dover Art Instruction Glassford, Carl (1985, 2004). Drawing with pen and ink. Walter Foster Publishing, Inc. Calle, Paul (1974, 1995). The pencil. North Lights Books, Cincinnati, Ohio. Луковенко Б. А. Рисунок пером / Борис Анатольевич Луковенко. – М.: Изобразительное искусство, 2000. – 104 с.: ил. Martin, Bill (1993). The joy of drawing: How to draw anything you see (or imagine!). Watson-Guptill Publications, N.Y. Lohan, Frank J. (1993). The

When it comes to choosing the ideal paper for your artistic endeavors, several crucial considerations should guide your decision-making process. Here are seven essential tips to help you make the right choice: 1) Determine Your Artistic Intent 🎨 If you're practicing or intend to scan your drawing, there's no need to splurge on expensive paper. For artwork meant for sale or exhibition, investing in high-quality paper is a wise choice. 2) Avoid Inappropriate Paper Choices 🚫 Stay away from watercolor paper, as it can cause ink to spread and create thick lines. Avoid paper with a deep texture, which can make it challenging to work with fine details. Steer clear of coated or glossy paper, as it absorbs ink slowly and can lead to smudging. 3) Consider Paper Weight 📜 For most applications, standard paper with a weight of 80 to 100 gsm (grams per square meter) will suffice. If you're using fountain pen ink, markers, or watercolors, opt for thicker paper in the range of 100 to 200

1. RAPIDOGRAPH/ISOGRAPH NIB SIZE AND PAPER SIZE The size of the Rapidograph nib depends on the size of the paper you plan to draw on. The following standards are recommended: A3 size (297×420 mm): Nibs: 0.20, 0.25, 0.30 A4 format (210×297 mm): Nibs: 0.13, 0.18 A5 format (148x210 mm): Nibs: 0.10, 0.13 IMPORTANT! DO NOT USE nibs thicker than 0.30 for drawing, as they produce lines that are too thick. Avoid wasting your money on them, as they can be replaced with any ink pen or liner. The 0.20 and 0.25 nibs are medium-thickness nibs suitable for working on LARGE formats and for drawing with white ink. Dr. Ph. Martin's Pen-White ink is the recommended white ink 2. DIMENSIONS OF PEN & INK DRAWINGS Typically, pen & ink drawings are QUITE SMALL and are often limited to A4 (210x297 mm) size. Most works have a shaded area corresponding to the A5 format (148x210 mm). On average, the width of the shaded area is: 100 mm 130 mm 150 mm To work on such a small format, you may