Drawing Pen Techniques

Using Pen

There are two basic types of marks you can make with pen: dots or lines. You can vary both types of marks in size, volume and arrangement. The marks will seem lighter if they are spaced further apart and will seem darker if they are close together.

Ballpoint Pen Marks

Gelly Roll Pen Marks

Fine-Line Pen Marks

Artists’ Pen Marks

Different Marks Made With Pens

Different types of drawing pens have unique characteristics and will make the same types of marks in slightly different ways. Experiment to find the drawing pen that best suits your pupose

Ink is great for quick sketches. Inks come in full-strength liquid form. You can create softer variations of each color by simply diluting them with water.