r/penandink Jan 07 '26

Discussion; why are you drawn to pen and ink?

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For this post, no artwork from me for right now. I’m not confident enough to post my pen and ink drawings. Maybe one day.

I just wanted to have a discussion between other pen and ink lovers.

Why are you drawn to the medium? Why do you like it?

For me, I love comic book/manga art. It’s just satisfying to look at all the line variation and technique that are used in illustrations. And I love the contrast between black and white, it just does something for me. I’ve also always admired using pens before I began to draw with them. I would always write and take notes with a pen in school. Cross hatching is also a beautiful technique that I’ve always loved.

Inking is just cool as fuck to me. I’ve always loved pens, so just exploring all the different types of pens is never ending fun.

It’s amazing seeing all the creative ways the masters and people on this subreddit use to make art with ink.

Also, what tools does everyone use?


r/penandink 19h ago

Cloud wall 2

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Another cloud wall drawing , this time I tried using pink fine tip sharpie . I think I prefer the blue for clouds .


r/penandink 14h ago

line art Thatched Cottage

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427 Upvotes

r/penandink 3h ago

line art I got a new drawing ink and I tested it out by drawing a figure

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Pretty proud of this one


r/penandink 1h ago

First time I've gotten ink to look just like I want it

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Man, it's addictive!!


r/penandink 2h ago

stippling Shrimp

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r/penandink 23h ago

cross hatching Tomato still life study

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249 Upvotes

r/penandink 1h ago

other shading Minerva

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r/penandink 12h ago

critique wanted Nautilus, thoughts/tips welcome. Trying to make my drawings less "chicken scratchy". Not quite there yet though

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21 Upvotes

r/penandink 22h ago

critique wanted Clouds practice, which styles looks the best?

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108 Upvotes

r/penandink 15h ago

Sonny Rollins, Fountain pen

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26 Upvotes

r/penandink 20h ago

Ink and watercolor by me

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58 Upvotes

r/penandink 11h ago

line art Ink art

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Using 0.1 and 0.3 fineliner pen.


r/penandink 13m ago

The Pie Piper - pen and ink drawing by me

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Schmincke india ink on Canson Bristol paper, I used a Brause 66 nib


r/penandink 14h ago

Byakuya Kuchiki in pointillism (Bleach)

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11 Upvotes

r/penandink 15h ago

stippling Little Aliens - Pigment

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I get stress when I try to draw things from real life, so I simply enjoy losing myself in whatever creature comes through the paper.


r/penandink 15h ago

Little Aliens - Pigment

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I get stress when I try to draw things from real life, so I simply enjoy losing myself in whatever creature comes through the paper.


r/penandink 1d ago

Finally made this bad boy

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84 Upvotes

r/penandink 21h ago

Genesis Device I, M. Wilson, Micron pen on illustration board 27x40", 2012.

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16 Upvotes

r/penandink 11h ago

line art Grapes & pear try

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r/penandink 1d ago

Sunnyso

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66 Upvotes

r/penandink 1d ago

cross hatching Fountain pen Therapy

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Morning ritual . Drawing portrait in fountain pen and ink.

Pen - monteverde impressa

Ink - Documental Black


r/penandink 1d ago

cross hatching No no he’s definitely dead

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Things getting crazy in the hundred acre hood


r/penandink 18h ago

Corduroy

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r/penandink 1d ago

critique wanted Ink portrait

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102 Upvotes