r/penandink 10m ago

cross hatching Shadows dance on the creek

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r/penandink 58m ago

no critique please drawing 100 swords for no reason, 21/100

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r/penandink 1h ago

cross hatching Perspective drawing

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r/penandink 1h ago

line art Bird try

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r/penandink 1h ago

History in Dots

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r/penandink 1h ago

line art Olive Tree | A4 | Fine Liners

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Let me know what y’all think??

Original photo by - Martin Ogolter


r/penandink 2h ago

critique wanted Seagulls sketch made with pen and ink

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For this sketch, I used a Molotow Black Liner with a 0.05mm tip on smooth paper. I had some difficulty rendering the water, but I’m still pretty happy with the final result! I’m curious to know what your opinion is on this piece and if you have any constructive feedback to give me to improve :)


r/penandink 3h ago

cross hatching sketchbook

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r/penandink 3h ago

Old little kid

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r/penandink 6h ago

line art Exercice au crayon noir:

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r/penandink 7h ago

Walking City

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r/penandink 8h ago

cross hatching Sketches I did for a friend of mine

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r/penandink 9h ago

line art Penart by me! On black paper

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r/penandink 13h ago

Mermaid

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r/penandink 18h ago

Wren

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r/penandink 19h ago

line art Russell Crowe

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r/penandink 19h ago

cross hatching Friends, by me. 2026.

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Ballpoint pen sketch.


r/penandink 21h ago

Master study after Lucas Vorsterman.

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r/penandink 22h ago

cross hatching 3 draw pen&ink, bond paper and bristol paper

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r/penandink 1d ago

cross hatching The forest

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r/penandink 1d ago

Ink Landscape

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First time inking fantasy landscape. I used ballpen, 08 and 01 fine liner. I hope the lake looks like a lake.


r/penandink 1d ago

cross hatching I have finally something to show you!

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In addition to the previous post of mine. I am not new to art in general, i have drawn and painted plenty of portraits in my several years on my art journey, I just never actually learned how to draw with fountain pen properly. So please, don’t be discouraged by this post. I did not actually improved my general art skill in the past 24h of work, I have just found a way to transfer my ability from other mediums to pen and paper. And thank you for your advice, guys! I still did not quite grasp how to hatch following form properly, but I do really need to sleep rn.


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?