INKredible: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Colored Inks
Discover a world of colored inks and master essential art drawing techniques! Explore different types of inks, brushes, nib pens, and papers to find your perfect combination. This class is full of inspiration for Inktober or just for pure artistic expression.
This class is for all levels. If you’re a beginner you’ll have a great overview of what you can do with colored inks. We’ll explore different techniques that anyone can try. Using simple and effective brushstrokes, we’ll turn the Natural World inspiration into artworks. If you’re professional you’ll enjoy drawing more complex examples and experiments.
What’s Inside
This 2h 40m class is split into 22 bite-sized lessons great for learning at your own pace. It’s full of inspiration, practical tips and inspiring examples. Scroll down to see what students are saying!
• Welcome & Inspiration. We’ll begin our journey in Magical Forest diving into fascinating world of colored inks!
• Tools, Materials & Colors. We’ll talk about types of colored inks, choosing your brushes, nib pens, and the best papers.
• Botanical Ink Demos: Mushrooms, Poppies & Buckthorn. We’ll work on nature inspired illustrations using expressive linework and layering.
• Landscape, Printing & Abstract Techniques. Together we’ll explore some experimental techniques like ink printing and more
• Lettering, Calligraphy & Fountain Pen Basics. We’ll learn how to use fountain pen for graphic expressive lines, calligraphy and lettering.
• Animals Ink Demos: Squirrel, Butterfly & Owl. Step-by-step we’ll dive into more complex techniques and create beautiful detailed artworks.
• Final Thoughts & Your Assignment. Encouragement to continue your inky creative journey.
• Downloads & Resources: Helpful outlines and materials to support your art practice.
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Inky Botanical Letter on toned paper with special effects!
Included Downloads
Line art outlines + Previews of all the projects in the class (to save some time!)
Bonus Botanical Letter Preview + Outline
Ideal for
Artists of all levels, illustrators and designers, or anyone who loves nature and want to experiment with various ink techniques.
Lifetime access
Download everything and learn at your own pace! Revisit the lessons any time plus fully downloadable resources.
What Students Are Saying
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“I love this class so much!” Anna always brings relevant themes and in-depth information about diverse artistic approaches. My favourite lessons were Landscapes (it made me think of Tuscany <3), the Abstract Technique, and Calligraphy. The filming location is beautiful and mysterious, adding so much to the experience of experimenting with inks. I admire how bold and brave your brushstrokes and mark-making are, Anna! I totally recommend this class to anyone wanting inspiring, fresh inky adventures.— Jessica Mauves✯✯✯✯✯
“Anna’s passion for art shines through.” Her love for the medium is deeply motivating for both beginners and advanced artists. I highly recommend her courses — it’s a joy to follow each class she pours her heart and talent into. Her classes are not to be missed!— Kalwynah Stryker✯✯✯✯✯
“Anna inspires me to be more playful with inks.” Her approach to creativity is the one to go for. This class offers practical lessons and the freedom to experiment and simply enjoy making art. I especially loved the forest scenes where parts of the class were filmed — magical!— Kira Bashkirtseva✯✯✯✯✯
“Absolutely astonishing!” Anna always creates full, beautifully atmospheric classes packed with materials, techniques, and tricks. It feels like a whole journey with a dear friend. I loved the Mr. Potter and Forbidden Forest references! Anna’s humor, her talent, and her professionalism make this class a joy to watch. And the owl demo — so alive! It inspired me to grab my old ink bottles and start creating again. ♡— Kateryna Loreli✯✯✯✯✯
“How to do a lot with very little — and not overthink INK!” If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly, completely tech-free class to enjoy over the holidays, this is it. With just paper, brushes, and ink, Anna guides you through lettering, florals, landscapes, and adorable woodland creatures. Her calm approach reminds me that art is not a race — it’s a peaceful moment when hand and eye meet. Simple, magical, and the results can be extraordinary.— Sharon Rego✯✯✯✯✯
“OMG <3 The class is amazing!” Rich content, fun projects, and always beautiful presentations. I’m excited to start practicing some inks right away. Thank you, Anna!— Gülnur
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Procreate to take this class?
Not necessarily. Procreate is demonstrated as one of the tools, but the class focuses on narrative illustration principles that apply equally to traditional and digital media. You can use any software or traditional tools. The digital illustration is painted in the second part of the class only.
Is this class suitable for beginners?
Yes. The class is accessible to beginners, while also offering depth and inspiration for experienced illustrators. If you’re a beginner, you’ll get an overview of what is possible, and if you’re an experienced artist, you’ll gain inspiration for your own creative practice.
Is the class more traditional or digital?
Both. I believe we should embrace the challenges of traditional art to grow as artists, and expand our creativity with modern tools. These two approaches can fuel each other. You’ll see inspiration from traditional techniques alongside digital approaches.
Is this a step-by-step tutorial?
All my classes include step-by-step demonstrations. However, they are not about copying a single image, but about learning how to think creatively and develop your own visual language. My hope is that you’ll gain valuable insight to bring into your own unique creative practice.