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15-Minute Art Pen & Ink: Learn to Draw with Pen & Ink in Six Steps or Less by Anna Tromop

Ink drawing has a reputation for being unforgiving. This book sets out to prove that wrong. 15-Minute Art Pen & Ink breaks the craft down into fifty short, guided projects, each one completed in six steps or fewer and designed to fit into a spare quarter of an hour. No prior drawing experience is assumed, and no expensive kit is required. All you need is a pen.

The projects move through woodland creatures, botanical studies and imaginative flora and fauna, giving beginners and more practised hands alike a steady stream of small, achievable exercises rather than one daunting blank page.

Alongside the step-by-step drawings, the book includes a guide to outlining and shading technique, plus traceable templates and practice pages so you can build confidence before attempting a design freehand.

It's a book meant to be used, not just read: keep it on the desk, work through a project over a coffee break, and let the ink do the rest.

What's inside

  • 50 individual ink drawing projects, each completable in six steps or less
  • Techniques for outlining and shading with pen and ink
  • Traceable templates for practising before freehand attempts
  • Dedicated practice pages throughout
  • Subjects ranging from woodland animals to botanical and fantastical designs
  • Written and illustrated by Anna Tromop, an Oslo-based illustrator known for detailed, nature-inspired ink and watercolour work

Who it's for

Anyone curious about ink drawing but unsure where to start. It suits absolute beginners who want small, low-pressure exercises, as well as more experienced sketchers looking for quick daily practice or fresh subject matter. The short project format also makes it a good gift for anyone who says they'd like to be "more creative" but never quite finds the time.

Product details

  • Author: Anna Tromop
  • Format: Paperback
  • Page count: 240
  • Dimensions: 218 x 169 x 28mm
  • Weight: 779 g

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