Tom Norton Walnut Drawing Ink is crafted with artist‑grade pigments to produce a smooth, rich walnut tone favored by illustrators, fine artists, and students alike.
This archival ink is lightfast, acid‑free, and designed for expressive rendering with a warm, natural brown color.
Unlike shellac‑ or acrylic‑based brown inks that dry permanent, Tom Norton Walnut Ink remains water‑soluble, giving you complete control over value and tone. You can layer to deepen shadows, add water to lighten washes, and even lift dried areas with a damp brush—making it behave more like watercolor than traditional ink.
How to Use Walnut Ink:
- Create line drawings, washes, and glazes
- Build depth by layering once each wash is dry
- Lighten tones by diluting with water
- Use a wet brush to lift color for highlights or corrections
- Ideal for tonal studies, botanical illustration, calligraphy, and mixed‑media work
Recommended Tools
Pens:
- Crowquill dip pens
- Bamboo pens
Brushes:
- Watercolor rounds (Stone, synthetic, or natural hair)
- Niji waterbrushes
- Hake brushes for broad washes
Best Surfaces:
- Watercolor paper (hot or cold press)
- Bristol Smooth (for line work)
- Mixed‑media paper
- Drawing paper with tooth
Each bottle contains 60 ml of archival walnut ink.
