Look Closer, Draw Better by Kateri Ewing

Author:Kateri Ewing
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Published: 2019-03-06T16:00:00+00:00

ERASING INK

One of the benefits of using Chinese carbon ink is that it can be lightly erased once it has dried. The marks cannot be erased completely, but they can be lightened with the gentle use of an eraser. This is helpful for revealing any areas of the drawing that might have a wash of light on them, or are generally lighter in value, without losing any of the details we have added.

Some white plastic erasers will erase diluted carbon ink quite a bit, while others do not work as well. I have found that using an eraser meant for ink usually has a grittier feel and works best. Make sure you use an eraser that is reserved for ink drawings only. This diminishes the chance of staining the paper with graphite or charcoal that might be left on the surface of the eraser. I find that Prismacolor’s Magic Rub eraser works quite well when used with a delicate pressure.

Looking closely at the reference image, notice any area that is generally lighter in value and compare it to your drawing. You don’t always need to include this step, but if we do find areas that are darker than the reference, we can use an eraser to bring some light back.

In comparing my sample drawing to the reference image, I noticed that the left side of my pine cone was not as light. Using a plastic eraser, I gently worked it back and forth until I had removed just a bit of the ink. I also used the eraser on the upper tips of the pine needles toward the top of the drawing. The change is subtle but effective.

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