Pen and Wash: An Artist’s Guide to Combining Ink and Watercolour

Pen and Wash is a practical guide to creating a picture that captures the discipline of pen, along with the subtlety of watercolour. With clear instruction and inspirational examples throughout, it explains the conventional approach of drawing and then adding wash, but also explores alternative ideas and styles. The author’s passion for the technique is evident in his examples and enthusiastic text, making the book a superb guide to this beautiful medium. Advice on the correct equipment, techniques, the unpredictable nature of watercolours and step by step demonstrations of pen and wash techniques.

John Harrison is Yorkshire born and bred. His work draws inspiration from his beloved county and is known for portraying built structures in the wider landscape, exploring the contrast between the manmade and the natural.