Artist Spotlite – Paul J. McCall
Artist: Paul J. McCall
Location: Blackstone, Massachusetts
Title of Artwork: “Late Fall Country Road”
Dimensions of Artwork: 8 ½” x 11”
Medium: Pen and Ink
Support: Paper
Describe this Piece: I did this piece in 1984 strictly from imagination. I began with the barn and let the rest happen. Now that’s freedom.
Pen and Ink Drawing Demonstration by Mike Budden
Drawing Demo – How to Draw the Chetnole Church by Mike Budden
How to draw: Using a photograph.
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MATERIALS USED IN THIS PROJECT:
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| Where accuracy is required, I use this grid system. This can be used on location as well. Simply hold the see through grid at arms length and locate the key points. Photo’s can often hide details in shadows and bright highlights. |
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| Draw your own grid onto layout paper (thin paper) to enlarge the image – the larger the squares, the bigger the picture. |
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| Now transfer your best lines from the layout paper to your cartridge paper. You do this by using transfer paper, (this is similar to carbon paper except that it transfers a pencil mark instead of ink) and a sharp hard pencil. Make sure the transfer paper is face down onto the cartridge paper. Place your layout drawing on top and then simply trace over your best lines. When this is completed, add the extra details lightly to your drawing on the cartridge paper, using an HB pencil. |
| Start with the clock first because if this goes wrong it’s easy to start again. The actual size of this clock face is just 21mm high. |
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Pen and Ink Portrait Video of Nascar Driver
Pen and Ink Portrait Drawing Lesson of a Nascar Driver
A big thanks goes out to Vincent Strader for making this video available for viewing! Vincent Strader is a fine artist with a passion for fine automobiles. He enjoys capturing the beauty of these automobiles with his paintings and drawings.
You can learn more about Vincent by visiting his Website or check out more of his great videos over at his YouTube Channel.
Pen and Ink Tips – Getting Started
You really don’t need much to get started with 
pen and ink. You can start with a normal ball point pen and a piece of paper that you have lying around the house. Of course, normal household pens and plain old paper will not be as rewarding as a professional 
pen & ink set, but at least you can get started right away.
Here are some suggestions for popular pens to check out once you are ready to buy:
Rotring Rapidograph Pen
Rotring Sketching Art Pen
Here are some suggestions for your pen and ink paper:
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper
Bienfang Raritan Heavyweight Drawing Paper 18 in. x 24 in. pad of 30
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