The Pen & Ink Book

In "The Pen and Ink Book," Jos. A. Smith guides artists through the unprecedented varieties of inks and ink-related materials now available. Many types of inks, pens, and supports are shown and discussed, with special emphasis on choosing archival-quality materials that work well together. Smith then gives clear demonstrations of the diverse techniques that these materials make possible. How can you create a gradual change in value, from black through a series of grays to white, with pure black ink? How can pen and ink be combined with pastel? With wax crayon? With acrylic? The answers to questions like these are beautifully illustrated with numerous step-by-step demonstrations in "The Pen and Ink Book."