Derived from pointillism, this ball pen sketch art involves placing countless small dots to build up shading and texture. If you are using multicolored ball pens, ensure adequate space between the dots.
2. Cross-Hatching
Cross-hatching involves drawing overlapping sets of parallel lines to create shading and texture. Be mindful of the spacing and direction of the lines, as they may alter the effect.
3. Line Art
Using clean, continuous lines you can create simple yet effective ball pen sketch drawings. Line art provide your drawings with an innate minimalistic quality. Experiment with varying line thicknesses.
4. Gradient Shading
Gradient shading is an advanced ball pen art technique. You can achieve smooth transitions from light to dark by gradually building up layers of lines or dots. It helps to create hyperrealistic portraits and sketches.
5. Blending
To achieve softer transitions, all you need to do is apply varying pressure while making your ball pen art. Alternatively, you can use a fine-tip ball pen for the same.