Part 1 & Part 2: Exploring Colour, Contrast and Pattern

They blend well and are so easy to use, plus they cover the page with colour very quickly.
They are double ended with a thick blunt nib and a thin fine nib, enabling you to create many varied patterns.
You can buy ready made, cost effective starter packs of harmonious colours, which is helpful if you are new to these ink based pens.
They take up very little space, don’t need water or brushes, so coupled with a small sketchbook you can get quick results whether you’re at home, on your lunch break, inside, outside, on a bus/train etc.
THEY’RE FUN! Loved by artists, illustrators and graphic designers around the world.

They are used to great effect over the Ink Markers to add patterns and texture.

They add even finer details to the overall design, giving it more depth and interest.

Once you’ve got all your sample papers together, you can then collate them to create the first part of your own Colour, Contrast & Pattern Resource Book. This can become your go-to reference for future creative projects, i.e. painting, surface pattern / graphic / textile design, printmaking, illustration, embroidery, quilting etc.