In this lesson, you will learn about fountain pen, a luxurious and sophisticated drawing medium. Instructor Sheldon Borenstein teaches you how to create linear drawings. Then, you will watch a quick demonstration on ink wash, where he utilizes a fountain pen and a water brush. This technique is very helpful for sketching outdoors on the go.

This lesson belongs to the course Introduction to Materials. In this 8-week course, Sheldon Borenstein shares his experience as a professional artist to help you better understand the uses of major drawing and painting media. He gives demonstrations on the same subjects, using different mediums like graphite, charcoal, markers, and many more, in order to compare and contrast their characteristics. After completing the course, you will have a general understanding of the most popular art mediums.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.