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Pen and ink refers to a technique of drawing or writing, in which colored (this includes black) ink
Ink

An ink is a liquid containing various pigments and/or dyes used for coloring a surface to produce an , writing, or design. Ink is used for drawing and/or writing with a pen, brush or quill....
 is applied to paper using a pen
Pen

File:03-BICcristal2008-03-26.jpgA pen is a writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface, usually paper. There are several different types, including ballpoint pen, rollerball pen, fountain pen, felt-tip....
 or other stylus
Stylus

A stylus is a writing utensil. The word is also used for a computer accessory . It usually refers to a narrow elongated staff, similar to a modern ballpoint pen....
. It may be used as a medium for sketch
Sketch (drawing)

A sketch is a rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work. If in oil paint it is called an oil sketch. In general, a sketch is a quick way to record an idea for later use....
es, or for finished works of art. Pen and ink also lends itself to fine writing and calligraphy
Calligraphy

Calligraphy is the art of writing . A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner" ....
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Pen and ink refers to a technique of drawing or writing, in which colored (this includes black) ink
Ink

An ink is a liquid containing various pigments and/or dyes used for coloring a surface to produce an , writing, or design. Ink is used for drawing and/or writing with a pen, brush or quill....
 is applied to paper using a pen
Pen

File:03-BICcristal2008-03-26.jpgA pen is a writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface, usually paper. There are several different types, including ballpoint pen, rollerball pen, fountain pen, felt-tip....
 or other stylus
Stylus

A stylus is a writing utensil. The word is also used for a computer accessory . It usually refers to a narrow elongated staff, similar to a modern ballpoint pen....
. It may be used as a medium for sketch
Sketch (drawing)

A sketch is a rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work. If in oil paint it is called an oil sketch. In general, a sketch is a quick way to record an idea for later use....
es, or for finished works of art. Pen and ink also lends itself to fine writing and calligraphy
Calligraphy

Calligraphy is the art of writing . A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner" ....
.

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  • - an Australian artist working in pen and ink.