FELT-TIP PENS
Brands made for designers
sold in enormous ranges of
colors are far more subtle and
sophisticated than those made
for children. If you love smooth
blocks and lines of colon felt-tip
pens are perfect. Think of
Matisse's Blue Nude (see p. 111).
Although not made with felt-tip
pen, it is still a great champion
and support for those beginners
feeling shyly obligated to tone
down their love of color to
conform with what others say
they should use.COLORED PENCILS
These are wax- or clay-based
thin crayons in wood casing.Diverse brands are harder or
soften greasier or chalkier in
use. Some give richer lines than
others, so it is best to test them
before buying. Some are non-
soluble, others dissolve in water
or turpentine to make a wash.
Fine lines can be achieved (as
above). Colors can be blended
as shown right) and tones
graded by altering pressure,
leaving the paper to shine
through for highlights (as below).