Pen & Ink Illustration, Fall 2026 at Vita Art Center

Thursdays, 4 weeks

Instructor: Andres Salazar

Adults

Fees: $145.

supplies not included

Classes are held in Vita Art Studios, studio #15 (50 West Main Street). Before the first class you will receive an entry code to the front door.

Explore the art of pen and ink through hands-on projects that build confidence and skill. Students begin with essential tools and classic techniques—hatching, cross-hatching, pointillism, and expressive line work—before moving into structured drawings from life and photo reference.

Along the way, you’ll learn composition, shape-building, shading, and how to add depth with optional washes or color accents.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of finished ink drawings and a strong foundation in illustrative pen and ink techniques.

CLASS SUPPLIES:

Paper – mixed media, bristol, vellum, or something that is at least 96 lb weight. 9×11 or 11×14 , brands don't matter, Canson is a common one.

Ink – waterproof – Higgins would be fine. My favorite is Dr Ph Martin's Black Star

White acrylic paint – this can be Pro White, or normal acrylic paint

Brushes – small watercolor/inking type of round brushes sizes 1,2,4 in that range. Also perhaps a flat brush. They can be cheap or get fancy and get real sable

Micron Pens – These are tech pens, doesn't have to be Microns, but that's the popular brand now. Sizes of any tech pen brand 0.1, 0.3, 0.5

Crowquill pens & nibs Speedball makes a good set.

cheap plastic water/brush holder (I'm assuming you have things like this) and paper towels.