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John Hancock • Sketching on Toned Paper with Watercolor & Ink

Website: johnahancock.com


Workshop Description: This workshop will focus on building a sketch that combines richness and simplicity using colors and inks on toned (color) watercolor or mixed media paper. For our first sketch, we will start with a simple rough line sketch (pencil or permanent ink), then add our first large areas of color over a large part of the sketch’s surface area. You will then complete the sketch with smaller applications of ink and color. For the second sketch, we will start in much the same way: with a rough sketch line and/or color first. But then, we will cover the finished sketch with more restricted/fewer areas of color and/or line, leaving some of the paper completely or nearly blank.

Recommended Workshop Supplies:
  • Paper: A sketchbook or 2-3 sheets of loose paper (medium- to dark-value toned multimedia or watercolor paper that manages dry and wet media as well as limited amounts of water (110#-140#/200-300 gsm). Suggested: Stonehenge, Stillman & Birn, Strathmore, or Hahnemuhle paper in fairly neutral hues (browns or greys) that are suitable for ink, ink wash, and limited application of watercolor, gouache, and color inks as well as color pencil.)
  • Colors: Color can be a great addition on toned papers but try to limit
    yourself to 3-5 colors. Suggested: Consider a triad + white OR a max of
    5-6 colors + white.
a)  Classic Triad option: A classic natural triad like English Red/Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre or Naples Yellow, and Indigo Blue
b)  Modern Triad option: A bright, high intensity triad like Quinacradone Red, Hansa Yellow, and Ultramarine or Idanthrone Blue.
c)   5-6 colors + white palette option: 2-3 semi-opaque or semi-transparent neutral colors and 2-3 brighter hues.

You could easily integrate the use of color inks, color pencil, or even watercolor pencils, but these are not necessary.
  • Ink pen: A permanent (not water-soluble) ink pen. Suggested: A Pitt pen, a Micron, or a fountain pen/fudepen with your favorite permanent (not water-soluble) ink.
  • Ink brush pen (optional): For portability, consider a Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, a Kuretake Brush pen, or a water-brush (nylon, polyester, or sable) filled with your favorite waterproof or bulletproof ink. Less convenient but still usable: a tiny container of permanent ink and a small, plump but well-pointed, round watercolor style brush or waterbrush.
  • White pen: Your favorite permanent (not water-soluble) white ink pen. Suggested: Uni-ball Signo, Impact White Pigment Ink Gel Pen (broad, medium, or fine tip), or a Sakura Jelly Roll White rollerball pen, or similar gel pen with opaque white/near-white ink.
  • Optional: Your favorite wood or mechanical pencil, an eraser, and/or your favorite water-soluble ink pen




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