Explore walnut ink and its rich sepia tones. Rembrandt, DaVinci, and Van Gogh used it in their sketches and drawings. Discover what they found so enchanting and why they used this extremely forgiving water-soluble medium.
Explore walnut ink and its rich sepia tones. Rembrandt, DaVinci, and Van Gogh used it in their sketches and drawings. Discover what they found so enchanting and why they used this extremely forgiving water-soluble medium.
One dip of a brush will get you a wide variety of tones or lighten up dark areas with a wet brush. Create quick, playful sketches on the go or finished pieces.
Demonstration
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| Value scale and mark-making |
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| Four Options of Tonal Planning |
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| Combining Walnut ink with Blue Black Ink |
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| Combining Walnut ink with Blue Black Ink |
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| Using a Straw to Spread the Ink |
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| Creating Texture with Sponges or Reed Pen |
In Class
Meets: Saturday Afternoons, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: Oct 7, 14 & 21
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85705)
Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Lecture & demonstration, studio practice with individual feedback, and one-on-one instruction.
Level: All levels are welcome! No experience is needed.
Medium: Walnut Drawing Ink or Similar
Technique: Sketching, working with dip pens and or brushes
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.
