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