{"id":31798,"date":"2019-09-27T12:37:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T12:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=31798"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:49:34","slug":"subjects-with-pen-and-ink-objects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/subjects-with-pen-and-ink-objects","title":{"rendered":"Subjects with Pen and Ink &#8211; Objects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"coursetitlecontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetitle\">\n<h1><span>Subjects with Pen and Ink:<\/span> Objects<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/371211855\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/subjects-with-pen-and-ink-objects\" class=\"curriculum\"><strong>SERIES 1: OBJECTS<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Introduction and Materials (8:37)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 1: Ink Bottle (12:45)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 2: Feather (13:35)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 3: Acorn (11:20)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" 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In this series, the focus is on five still life objects\u2014an ink bottle, a feather, an acorn, a boot, and a pumpkin\u2014each chosen to help develop control, precision, and confidence with line work and value creation.\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pen-ink-drawings-series-1.jpg\" alt=\"Subjects with Pen and Ink - Objects\"><\/div>\n<h2>Exploring Materials and Techniques<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe series begins with an introduction to the materials and surfaces used throughout the lessons, including technical drawing pens, nib pens, bottled ink, and smooth Bristol paper. Students also review basic ink application methods such as hatching and cross-hatching, which are essential for creating value and texture in pen and ink drawings. This foundation prepares students to handle each object with informed technique and intention.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Drawing the Ink Bottle<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe first lesson focuses on an ink bottle, a subject that combines both reflective surfaces and solid form. Students learn how to observe and replicate contours, highlights, and cast shadows using precise line techniques. Hatching and cross-hatching are used to suggest depth and form, helping the drawing feel dimensional on a flat surface.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Rendering the Feather and Acorn<\/h2>\n<p>\nNext, students draw a feather and an acorn, each offering unique textural challenges. The feather teaches graceful, varied line work and delicate transitions, while the acorn offers practice with rounded forms and tighter hatching to define subtle value changes. These lessons build confidence in varying line quality to suggest texture and form.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Capturing the Boot and Pumpkin<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe series continues with a boot and a pumpkin, subjects that allow students to practice both structural drawing and more expressive line techniques. The boot encourages observation of wear, creases, and form, while the pumpkin emphasizes broader surfaces and contour lines. Cross-hatching is used to create deeper shadows, stronger contrasts, and a convincing sense of solidity.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Developing Pen and Ink Confidence<\/h2>\n<p>\nBy the end of the \u201cObjects\u201d lesson series, students have completed a set of still life drawings and gained a deeper understanding of how to use pen and ink to depict a range of forms and textures. The techniques learned\u2014along with careful observation and line control\u2014lay the groundwork for more advanced subjects later in the full course.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Introduction and Materials<\/h3>\n<p>Let's have a look at the materials and surfaces we'll use throughout the course and review the basic ink application techniques we'll apply to complete all 31 drawings.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 1 - Ink Bottle<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson one, we use technical drawing pens and cross hatching to create a drawing of an ink bottle on smooth Bristol paper.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 2 - Feather<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson two, we use technical drawing pens and hatching to create a drawing of a feather.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 3 - Acorn<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson three, we use technical drawing pens and hatching to create a drawing of an acorn.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 4 - Shoe<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson four, we use technical drawing pens and cross hatching to create a drawing of an old shoe.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 5 - Pumpkin<\/h3>\n<p>In lesson five, we use technical drawing pens and cross hatching to create a drawing of a pumpkin.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-3\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-3\" class=\"label\">Materials <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:2px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Lesson Materials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical Drawing Pens<\/li>\n<li>Dip or Nib Pens<\/li>\n<li>Bottled Ink (Carbon Black)<\/li>\n<li>Smooth Bristol Paper<\/li>\n<li>2H, H, or HB Graphite Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Kneaded Eraser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-4\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-4\" class=\"label\">Resources <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:2px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Lesson Resources<\/h2>\n<h4>References<\/h4>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>Download eBook<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>Reference Images<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>Finished Drawing<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbottom\">\n<div class=\"relatedcourse\">Your Instructor<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructor\">\n<div class=\"instructorimage\">\n<div class=\"instructorpic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/images\/mattauthor.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Fussell - Instructor\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"instructorname\">Matt Fussell<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructordes\">\n<p>Founder of The Virtual Instructor, artist and teacher. 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