Pen and Ink Drawing for Beginners: Full Course
Start pen and ink drawing from the first stroke. Anjali walks you through tools, nib control, botanical textures, ink wash and one small finished artwork you can practise with confidence.
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Also included in the OB Art Circle membership, from $19/month.
What you'll learn
- Choose suitable pens, paper and ink for beginner practice
- Build cleaner lines, textures and simple botanical marks
- Use ink wash to create soft values and tonal depth
- Combine line and wash in one finished beginner artwork
- Practise with a downloadable worksheet alongside the lessons
What you will work through
This beginner course is the best place to start if you are new to pen and ink. You will learn how to choose basic tools, control your hand, build texture slowly and understand how ink behaves on paper.
The lessons focus on practical demonstrations, including botanical textures and ink wash. By the end, you will have a small finished piece and a clearer foundation for future ornamental and floral drawing.
Best for
- Beginners who want a calm introduction to pen and ink drawing
- Artists who want better control over line, texture and ink wash
- Students preparing for floral, botanical or ornamental art courses
Requirements
- No previous pen and ink experience is needed
Materials
- Sketchbook or drawing paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Fineliner or dip pen
- Black ink
6 lessons · 1h 4m
- 01Material Information4m Preview
- 02Introduction to Pen & Ink Techniques16m Locked
- 03Introduction to Ink wash Techniques6m Locked
- 04Creating different Botanical Textures by using Pen Techniques12m Locked
- 05Application of Ink wash with an example5m Locked
- 06Final Artwork using Pen & Ink wash21m Locked
- Pen & Ink WorkbookLocked
Anjali Singh
Anjali Singh is the artist behind Ooshybooshy, specialising in floral, ornamental and acanthus art. 301 students have enrolled in her courses, and she teaches inside the OB Art Circle too, taking people from first strokes to confident, balanced ornamental compositions and sharing her process for structure, references, composition and intricate detailing. More about Anjali.
What students say
“Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get into ink drawing.”
“Good course but make sure you have the right paper, it bleeds if you don't.”
“best online art class i've taken in a long time.”
“Honestly didn't expect much but wow, Anjali really breaks it down well. My sketchbook is looking so much better.”
“my cross hatching doesn't look like a mess anymore lol.”
“Anjali is a gem. Her calm voice makes learning so pleasant.”
“love the floral elements she teaches here.”
“worth every penny! the shading techniques finally clicked for me.”
“Took me a few weeks to get through it but I feel way more confident now.”
“i'm left handed so some of the strokes were tricky but I figured it out.”
“i love how patient she is when explaining the strokes. very relaxing to watch.”
“Really good foundation course. i've been doing watercolor but wanted to add ink and this is perfect.”
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Questions, answered
Should I buy this course once, or subscribe?＋
Both work. A one-time purchase gives you lifetime access to this course, yours to revisit forever. An OB Art Circle membership instead opens this course and every other included course to you, for as long as your subscription stays active.
What materials do I need?＋
Each lesson lists what to use. For most ornamental work a sketchbook, pencil, eraser and a fineliner pen are enough to begin.
Is this suitable for my level?＋
This course is pitched at an intermediate level, but every step is demonstrated slowly so motivated beginners can follow along.
How do I pay?＋
Outside India you pay in US dollars through PayPal, by card or with a PayPal account. In India you pay in rupees through Razorpay, by UPI, card or net banking. The currency is picked for you, and the INR and USD switch in the site header or menu changes it.
Where to go next
Basics of Drawing
Linework Mastery: Bringing depth to Ornamental Art
Integrating Elements in Ornamental Art
Would you like to try it before you buy? I have written a free step by step tutorial on the same motif: The Best Pens and Paper for Ink Drawing Beginners.
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