{"id":11414,"date":"2021-06-27T10:31:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T14:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=11414"},"modified":"2023-11-15T18:10:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:10:41","slug":"line-and-wash-drawing-of-a-ladybug-timed-drawing-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/line-and-wash-drawing-of-a-ladybug-timed-drawing-exercise","title":{"rendered":"Line and Wash Drawing of a Ladybug &#8211; Timed Drawing Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top:3%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3H7ofwC0IhA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapperpage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideo\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetabletcontainer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetablet\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"orangecontainermobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorange\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\"><span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br \/>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:1.5em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Gettin&#8217; Sketchy &#8211; Ladybug with Watercolor and Pen and Ink &#8211; Season 4 Episode 3<\/h2>\n<p>This episode aired live on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCULpiAa8nIl_e68y59VYjHQ\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a> on June 16, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>In this timed drawing exercise, we spend 45 minutes creating a line and wash work of a ladybug. This one is a real challenge to complete in the allotted time due to the mediums used. Thankfully, the ladybug is fairly simple and easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/drawing-basics-construction\">draw with basic shapes<\/a>.      <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the completed drawing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ladybug-pen-ink-watercolor-800.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor and pen and ink drawing of a ladybug\" width=\"800\" height=\"997\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ladybug-pen-ink-watercolor-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ladybug-pen-ink-watercolor-800-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ladybug-pen-ink-watercolor-800-768x957.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagedays\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Line and Wash<\/span><br \/>\n    Learn how to combine watercolor and ink in this comprehensive course that features a variety of techniques and subjects. Learn how to balance line and watercolor.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/line-and-wash\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Line and Wash &#8211; Combining Pen and Ink with Watercolor<\/h2>\n<p>Certain combinations of art media work exceptionally well together. Pen and ink and watercolor is one such combination. This combination of media is often referred to as &#8220;line and wash&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p>Combined mediums that work well with one another usually compliment each other. Often, one medium makes up for the weaknesses for the other. <\/p>\n<p>Obviously, another factor to consider is the chemical and physical makeup of the two mediums combined. If the mediums do not &#8220;play well&#8221; together, then they will not work.<\/p>\n<p>Pen and ink and watercolor &#8220;play well&#8221; together both physically and chemically. But they also make up for the weaknesses of the other, making this combination of media a popular choice for many artists &#8211; especially those interested in plein air activities like &#8220;urban sketching&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/ink-drawing-tutorials.html\">Pen and ink<\/a> is a rigid and often precise drawing medium. Typically, line is the vehicle for developing the drawing. Line is used to communicate the contours, or outlines, but also the values, textures, and form. <\/p>\n<p>Through the methods of hatching and cross hatching, line can be used to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/Value.html\">gradation of value<\/a> with pen and ink. However, this process is challenging and a true gradation of tone cannot be achieved using just line.<\/p>\n<p>Watercolor, on the other hand, if fluid and loose. While it can be controlled, it&#8217;s at its best when it&#8217;s allowed to flow.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>The Watercolor Workshop<\/span><br \/>&#8220;The Watercolor Workshop&#8221; video course is a comprehensive learning experience designed to provide the student with the most comprehensive approach to watercolor painting. <br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-watercolor-workshop\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\nUnlike pen and ink, watercolor excels at gradations of value, producing smooth transitions from light to dark. <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/watercolor-painting-tutorials.html\">Watercolor<\/a> also brings color to the work.<\/p>\n<p>In a line and wash work, pen and ink and watercolor work together to create a complete piece. The pen and ink produces a rigid and precise drawing, while the watercolor brings color and smooth gradations of color and value.<\/p>\n<h3>The Order to Apply Pen and Ink with Watercolor<\/h3>\n<p>Pen and ink and watercolor can be applied in any order. Some artists prefer to apply the pen and ink first and follow with watercolor washes. Others prefer to apply the watercolor first and then refine the art with pen and ink. <\/p>\n<p>The order in which the mediums are applied is less important than the balance between the two mediums. For example, a pen and ink drawing that is fully developed is likely to appear dark after watercolor washes are applied. To avoid this, the pen and ink drawing should be slightly underdeveloped so that the watercolor applications can be allowed to influence some of the values.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials for this Exercise<\/h2>\n<p>One appealing characteristic of line and wash is the cleanliness and compact nature of the medium. Drawing pens are inexpensive. Watercolor travels well and cleans up easily. Watercolor paper is also easy to find and is available in small travel &#8220;sketchbooks&#8221;. For this sketch, Staedtler drawing pens and Winsor and Newton watercolors are used on Canson Heritage 140 lb. hot press watercolor paper.<\/p>\n<p>Cold press watercolor paper is completely acceptable for line and wash images. However, hot press papers provide a smooth surface which favors the pen and ink applications.  <\/p>\n<p>(The following links are affiliate links which means I make small commission if you purchase at no additional cost to you.)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Su1mZ5\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Staedtler Drawing Pens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gVNGj8\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Winsor and Newton Travel Watercolor Set<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SAIRT2\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Canson Heritage 140 lb. Hot Press Watercolor Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Photo Reference<\/h3>\n<p>The reference image for this drawing exercise comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixabay.com<\/a>. The original image was edited. The image was cropped and the color was enhanced in <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists\/\">Photoshop<\/a> in order to bring out more reds.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the photo reference&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ladybug-reference-800.jpg\" alt=\"Photo reference of ladybug for drawing exercise\" width=\"800\" height=\"948\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ladybug-reference-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ladybug-reference-800-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ladybug-reference-800-768x910.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/newmembersad.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Ladybug with Watercolor and Pen and Ink Exercise &#8211; Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Line and wash is an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/mixed-media-tutorials.html\">combination of media<\/a> for both finished works and quick sketches. Pen and ink and watercolor work well with one another due to the fact that they compliment each other so well. The pen and ink provides the details, edges, and some of the value and texture while the watercolor provides the color and gradations of value and tone. <\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the lesson presented here is an exercise. And just like with physical exercise that makes you stronger, any drawing exercise &#8211; even one that lasts only 45 minutes &#8211; will make you stronger as an artist. Practice is important and is a key part of developing your artistic skills.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;clear:both;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagenews\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Like This Lesson?<\/span><br \/>If so, join over 36,000 others that receive our newsletter with new drawing and painting lessons. 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