1.3.2

To Try in Class

Test yourself

Pen Craft

Now that you know a bit more about the pen craft, here are a few things to apply (or not!) in class.

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Do

  • Practice as much as you can.
  • Use dotted or squared paper.
  • Develop an eye for simplicity of lines.
  • Use ultra fat felt tips for writing on display boards.
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Don't

  • Sketch with a flurry of light feathery lines.
  • Rush. Just a tad longer makes a great difference
  • Use you normal handwriting script. Stick to printing.
  • Use too many colours. Keep it simple.
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Try

  • Keep a small sketchbook with you.
  • Trace complex images, reducing to simple lines.
  • Different pens and pencils, even a digital tablet.
  • Create icons based on the simplest of forms.

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