Pens
Browse our range of pens for drawing, sketching or writing. Fineliners help create precise and detailed drawings, while brush pens blend painting with drawing. The shaped nibs of calligraphy pens allow you to form beautiful flowing lettering.
Browse our range of pens for drawing, sketching or writing. Fineliners help create precise and detailed drawings, while brush pens blend painting with drawing. The shaped nibs of calligraphy pens allow you to form beautiful flowing lettering.
Sketching Pens
Sketching pens tend to be available in broader, more flexible nibs than technical pens. Ideal for detailed pen and wash sketching.
Marker Pens
Marker pens tend to be permanent and most will work on any surface. Great for dynamic artwork, sketching, and a range of mark making.
Brush Pens
Brush-like marks with the control of a pen. Brush pens are ideal for drawing techniques that employ both painted and drawn lines.
Paper
A wide range of paper ideal for pens, including different grains and weights of cartridge paper, marker pads, and sketchbooks.
Cases & Boxes
A range of cases and boxes to keep pens and accessories secure, organised, and protected in the studio and when on the move.
Dip Pens
Dip pens are a relatively primitive and exciting medium to draw with - the act of dipping will invariably alter the thickness of the deposited lines.
Mediums & Cleaners
Clean your art materials with these specialist products which are designed to protect and care for your materials whilst cleaning them.
Technical Pens
Technical pens offer fine lines and precision. The fibre tips are reinforced with steel and are available in a choice of line widths.
Calligraphy Pens
Calligraphy is the traditional art of beautiful writing. Create swirls, curls and decorative text with a range of pens, dip pens and nibs.
Gifts
We’ve put together a wide variety of gift ideas for artists of all levels of experience, and catering for all budgets.
Books & DVDs
We have over 600 book titles and over 200 DVDs to help inspire and motivate your artistic practice.
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Recommended Pens for Artists, Illustrators and Designers
Pens are essential tools for artists, illustrators, and designers, offering a range of strokes and effects for various techniques. Whether working with oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pencil, the right pen can enhance your initial sketches and finished drawings on any suitable surface.
The variety of pens available today cater for a wide range of desired effects. Sketching Pens offer a consistent line ideal for preliminary drawings, while Brush Pens are capable of expressive, painterly strokes. The color saturation of Marker Pens makes them well suited to bold artworks, while Technical Pens provide the highest degree of precision. Dip Pens are the simplest of pens, allowing complete control over your line.
Artists often choose Sketching Pens with a smooth ink flow and a choice from various nib sizes. Brush Pens are also popular due to their versatility and ability to create both fine and broad strokes. They are perfect for dynamic work in sketchbooks and finished artworks.
Explore our comprehensive range of pen mediums and cleaners to maintain the longevity and performance of your pens. Also, remember to use pen cases and boxes to keep your collection organised and protected.
When signing fine art prints, precision and permanence are key. Technical Pens are excellent for this purpose, providing sharp, consistent lines. Calligraphy Pens can add a touch of elegance to your signature, making each print uniquely yours. They can also be a tasteful choice for documents, such as a Certificate of Authenticity, as well as for digital prints. It ultimately depends on the type of paper and the style of your print. For more information, read ‘Ways to Sign your Paintings’ on our blog.