How to Draw a Magnolia with a Dip Pen | Sketch to Ink Tutorial

Learn how to draw a magnolia branch from sketch to ink using a dip pen, while mastering line weight, shading, and contrast. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through my full pen and ink process, from preparing and testing your nib, to building elegant depth using only lines. We’ll focus on: • How to control line weight for softer, more natural petals • How to build shading gradually using directional lines • How to create contrast in leaves and branches • How to fix small ink mistakes and keep going This is a calm, step-by-step tutorial designed to help you feel more confident with pen and ink drawing. Tools used: Dip pen, nib, ink (India ink / acrylic ink), paper If you enjoy pen and ink florals, subscribe for more tutorials like this one. — Let me know in the comments: Do you find leaves or petals more challenging to draw? #penandink #botanicaldrawing #floraldrawing #howtodraw #drawingtutorial