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How to Ink a Pencil Drawing

Inking can completely change the style of a piece of artwork, or it can simply be done so that that the picture shows up better on a scanner.

Things You'll Need

  • High quality ink pen with a thin tip
  • Previously drawn artwork
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Instructions

  1. Inking the Drawing

    • 1

      Erase all unnecessary pencil marks. This will make it easier for you to know where to trace your original drawing.

    • 2

      Trace each base line. Some artists find it easier to trace with quick strokes, while other artists find it easier to trace slowly.

    • 3

      As you ink, try to improve the lines that you notice are drawn poorly.

    • 4

      Use a variety of strokes to add texture to your drawing.

    • 5

      Add extra details and shading with the pen, or scan the drawing and make the improvements with a Photoshop program.

Tips & Warnings

  • If a line isn't smooth, go over it again to smooth it out.

  • Keep your hand loose while inking.

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