How to create an ink pen painting

Willem van de Velde I (1610 - 1693) was a Dutch Golden Age seascape painter.

Thanks for the lesson about creating an ink pen painting, Ruud Lanfermeijer!

Reference: The Battle of Terheide, Willem van de Velde I

Material list:

  • Canvas with a tiny grain

  • Water

  • Pencil

  • Pen

  • Brushes

  • Sharpener

  • Ink

For the etching technique:

  • Dry needle pen / Nail

  • Transparent plastic plate

  • Photocopy of the image

  • India ink

  • Cork

  • Etching press / rolling pin

  • Felt

  • Cloth

  • Etching paper

For the transfer technique:

  • Graphite paper

  • Pencil

  • Sharpener

  • Photocopy of the image