Construction and
Design ManualDrawing equipment,
paper and lines
Getting to know the graphic effets: pene vs. ink
Peneil and ink pens are both equally usefl when drawing,
however produce very different effets. (is important co know
the advantages and disadvantages of each of them in the
‘rawing process. A simple pencil can produce a reat variety of
lines, strokes and tonal effects depending on different factors
The different degrees of precision and grey values are easily
variable. Whether a ine is precise or fuzzy will depend upon
‘whether the pencil point is sharp or chiseled and on the degree
of pressure used whilst drassing. How dark lines appear ona
surface also depend upon the hardness ofthe pencil lead itself
‘This versatile drawing tool affords endless possibilities For dot
lines and a large spectrum of tonal gradiations of light and dark.
effects. Ieremains afm favourite For design professionals and
students alike
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Itis essential to know bath of these tools wellto understand when Tonal values must be produced through density of lines and
ouse them and what effeetsthey can create within a drawing, strokes, aswell as chrough hatehing effects. Lines produced
nk pens ‘with ink will always havea crispness and even quality that pencil
Tinets work only with the point tipof the pen, whieh d lines usually eannot achieve. They are ideal for finished work and
the exact line weight produced. Unlike the pencil, addi represent an excellent bass for copying, as their thickness and
pressure will not change the weight or darkness ofthe lin. blackness remains consistent and eleatly legible
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