Pen and Ink

by James Hobbs

Exploring over 100 pieces of artwork by contemporary artists, Pen & Ink highlights and examines the different techniques, qualities, and effects relating to each piece. Organized into chapters according to the technique exemplified (e.g. line, texture and mixed media), artwork is featured large and luscious, accompanied by extended captions, insightful tips, and practical advice.

Genres: Art, Drawing, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

Published June 2, 2016

About the author

James Hobbs lives in Stoke Newington, north London. He went to Winchester School of Art, lived in a camper van for six months as he drew his way around England, worked at magazines and newspapers, and didn't stop drawing. He's written three books: Sketch Your World (2014), Dream, Draw, Design My Garden (2015) and Pen and Ink (2016).

Reviews

[Elizabeth A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book blurb: Exploring over 100 pieces of artwork by contemporary artists, Pen & Ink highlights and examines the different techniques, qualities, and effects relating to each piece.

This little book is like holding a small curated collection of pen and ink art in your hands. I appreciated the diverse styles on display with this simple medium, and as with all collections some art spoke to me while others did not. I would have liked more information about the pieces themselves, still, this is a good book to flip through when you're looking for pen and ink inspiration.

[Carolina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Phoebe Atkey
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Cynthia Barlow Marrs
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Cachetejack
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Michelle Cioccoloni
cioccoloni.blogspot.com

Carolina Didou
edidou.tumblr.com

Nicholas Di Genova
nicholasdigenova.com

Jedidiah Dore
inkandsword.com

Rohan Eason
rohaneason.com

Joan Ramon Farré Burzuri
flickr.com/photos/42114709@N05

Pamela Grace
pamelagrace.co.uk

Marina Grechanik
marinagrechanik.blogspot.co.il

Tyga Helme
tygahelme.com

James Hobbs
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Amer Ismail
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Sabine Israel
sabine-israel-illustration.com

Nina Johansson
ninajohansson.se

Loui Jover
saatchiart.com/louijover

Òscar Julve
oscarjulve.com

Eleni Kalorkoti
elenikalorkoti.com

Olivia Kemp
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Fred Kennet
fredkennet.co.uk

Ch'ng Kiah Kiean
kiahkiean.com

Chris Lee
chrisleedrawing.co.uk

Dalit Leon
dalitleon.com

Michael Lukyniuk
michaelsscroll.blogpspot.ca

Fred Lynch
fredlynch.com

Joe Munro
joemunro.com

Fraser Scarfe
fraserscarfe.co.uk

Rolf Schroeter
skizzenblog.rolfschroeter.com

Suhita Shrirodkar
sketchaway.wordpress.com

Mike Slaton
mikeslaton.culturalspot.org/home

Swasky
swasky.es

Susan Toplitz
flickr.com/photos/52358552@N06

Patrick Vale
patrickvale.co.uk

Wendy Winfield
wendywinfield.com

[Wouter · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a nice booklet to scroll through and gaze at some exceptional drawings made with pen and ink. Compared to "the art of urban sketching" - a masterpiece I must say - it falls a bit short on two domains: firstly because there are only a few artists selected for the book and they showcase different works and secondly because there's simply not a lot of explaining done. What pen was used, what technique, how long did it take them? I like to know those things - mostly it's simply commented like "done with washes of ink." without a trace of the kind or brand of ink. But I still give it 3 stars as something like that is to be expected for a small book you can carry around in your pocket at any times.

[Peter Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little book with a wide range of different artists showcased with an art work on every other page. Provides some good insights into how artists go about their pen and ink work. The range of "pens" used by the artists is quite surprising (technical pens, twigs, ballpoints, fude nibs, markers, etc) - will encourage you to try something different.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book shows a fascinating variety of works in pen and ink. For each piece, the author explains the artist's inspiration, process, and techniques, which helped me, as a pen-and-ink newbie, appreciate the art even more.

The works are helpfully organized by the characteristics they showcase (e.g. tone, color, texture).

If I'm looking for project inspiration, this is a book I'll turn to!

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great showcase of talented pen and ink artists from around the world, with a bit of technique thrown in.

[Greta · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice compilation of various artists' uses of the medium, divided into categories inclucing Line, Tone, Colour, Monochrome, etc. Beautifully inspiring. Now get out your paper and get started.

[Adrienne · Rating 1 out of 5]

How can the title contain the words "timeless techniques" when no techniques are explained ? Useless.

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading this digitally was a mistake. The format of the book did not allow for large illustrations or for zooming in on the illustrations.