Ink
We offer a wide variety of artist inks for drawing, painting, printmaking, and calligraphy. Inks deliver intense colour and are available in a range of formulations.
Our range includes classic drawing inks, watercolour inks, alcohol and acrylic inks, calligraphy inks, and much more. Whether you're creating fine line work, flowing washes, or bold blocks of colour, our collection of inks supports a wide range of techniques in fine art, printmaking, ink painting, and more.
Highly saturated fluid acrylic colour that can be used with airbrushes, dip pens, and with a brush for watercolour effects.
Made of Lamp Black pigment suspended in a binder, Indian ink has been used for thousands of years. For use with brush or pen.
Drawing inks can be thinned with distilled water and are available as waterproof or watersoluble. Intermix with other media including watercolour.
Alcohol inks are fast drying alcohol-based inks that create bright flowing textures and are popularly used in colour pour painting.
A selection of traditional inks and safe wash inks specifically designed for etching and intaglio techniques.
In this section, you will find high quality relief printing inks in watersoluble and traditional oil based formulas.
Traditional calligraphy inks are highly fluid and tend to be more opaque than drawing inks. Available waterproof or watersoluble.
Intense, vibrant and concentrated watercolour in a fluid form. The liquid watercolour can be thinned further with water.
A selection of inks for screenprinting techniques. Screenprinting ink is available in water or oil based formulations.
Airbrushes require the thinnest consistency colour in order to avoid clogging and to ensure a consistently even deposit of colour.
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Ink: What is Ink Drawing?
Ink drawing involves using liquid pigment to create artwork with pens, brushes, or other tools. Common inks include Drawing Ink, Indian Ink, and Liquid Watercolour, each offering unique properties. Ink drawing allows for detailed illustrations and expressive sketches, making it versatile for different artistic techniques.
Acrylic Ink is a fluid, fast-drying ink made with acrylic resin, known for its vibrant colours and durability. Once dry, acrylic ink is water-resistant and suitable for mixed media and layering. It adheres well to various surfaces and is popular for its intense, lasting colours.
Acrylic Ink is fast-drying, water-resistant when dry, and highly durable. It is compatible with a range of acrylic mediums and is therefore ideal for mixed media. Traditional drawing ink, like Indian ink, offers rich pigmentation and smooth flow, but isn't water-resistant once dry. By adding mediums, acrylic ink is highly adaptable, while traditional ink is preferred for precise, consistent lines.
Watercolour Ink is a fluid intense colour, usually in a bottle with a pipette dropper lid to help manage its handling. The term 'ink' is used to differentiate it from regular watercolour paint, however, there are differences in character among the ranges available.
Those made with an acrylic binder are waterproof when dry, while those with a gum Arabic binder remain water-soluble, useful when re-working colour. Some are made with pigments, some are made with dyes, and some have a lower lightfastness rating, although they appear intensely bright in colour on paper. For this reason, watercolour inks are well suited to sketchbook work and artwork intended for digital printing and reproduction, such as illustrations.