Introduction to Pens

By Lancelot Richardson

In this post Artist Lancelot Richardson takes us through different types of pens, from handwriting pens to quills, demonstrating their drawing properties. Find out how you can choose a pen to suit your drawing aims below. Login as a full member of AccessArt to see the video below.

Different Lines Using Traditional Old Pens by Lancelot Richardson

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