Sketching your favorite subjects in pen and ink / Claudia Nice.

Includes index.

Introduction Materials Find out the professional way to use and care for your technical pen, inks and paper Strokes and Marks Learn the seven simple strokes used to create just about every texture in pen and ink work Creating Value and Contrast See why the use of contrast and properly placed ink washes can be the key to better ink drawings Design and Composition Learn to use ink to create value, texture and shape for a great design Selecting and Drawing the Subject Start your drawings off right by selecting the right subject and creating an accurate pencil drawing Sketching the Plant Kingdom Step-by-step instruction shows you how to sketch plants, flowers, leaves and trees Earth and Trees Learn to sketch landscape elements such as sand, rocks, mountains, hills and clouds Sketching Water Discover how to sketch waterscapes, including water reflections, moving water, white water, waterfalls and seascapes Houses and Buildings Learn how to draw and detail houses barns, rustic old buildings, local landmarks and modern cityscapes in both a freehand and an architectural style Sketching Animals Draw animals better with these demonstrations of animal anatomy, animal quick sketches, and in-depth studies of facial features and hair texture Sketching Birds See how to draw bird feathers, eyes, bills and feet, as well as bird anatomy from start to finish Faces and Figures Learn to draw the human form and to create lifelike portraits in pen and ink Contributing Artists Index

n Sketching Your Favorite Subjects in Pen and Ink , Claudia Nice covers all aspects of pen and ink drawing. You'll find complete instruction for and demonstration of techniques such as crosshatching, stippling, texture and value contrasts, as well as the use of contour, parallel and scribble lines. All of theses techniques are illustrated throughout by the author's striking works. You'll find chapters detailing: Houses and Buildings : using freehand and architectural styles, learn to detail barns, houses and cityscapes. Animals : draw realistic animals by focusing on anatomy, facial features and hair texture. The Plant Kingdom : learn to sketch plants, flowers, leaves and trees - from an individual flower to an entire forest. Faces and Figures : sketch realistic, dynamic figures and capture varying moods. Birds : learn to draw lifelike feathers, eyes, bills and feet. Waterscapes : capture the reflections of a quiet brook and the spray of crashing surf.