Media: Drawing — Ink Wash It all comes out in the wash Ink wash drawings combine the versatility of ink with the absorbent properties of paper in expressive — and even surprising — ways. To create an ink wash drawing, an artist lays down a monochrome wash of diluted ink with a brush, then adds lines of darker ink with a pen. Depending on how much of the liquid wash soaks into the paper, the pen drawing might seep across the page in organic fractal patterns and create an animated, irregular line. An experienced artist knows how to manipulate the ink, wash, and paper to achieve luminous, liquid effects. Here are some examples of ink wash drawings available from NextMonet. Click on an image to learn more about the individual artwork. John Altoon Mary Swanson The main types of drawing are: Charcoal  Conté Crayon  Graphite  Ink Wash  Pastel  Scratchboard