Fibre pens -are generally used for drawing and writing and  come in a range of colours -but black is the most common and range of nib widths from 1 (thick) to 0.1 (thin) ) 0.5 is probably the most common thickness for writing pens - for drawing I prefer 0.3 -0.1. I even have a 0.05 for really fine lines.

Focal point is all about where the eye is led and lingers, the ‘sweet spots’, an area of special interest or importance.

There are many ways to create a focal point, through placement on the page, use of colour, detail, converging lines, contrast, juxtaposition etc. Not all artwork has or needs a focal point and some have more than one. It can be the making of a piece.

Frottage is a term used in art to describe the technique or process of taking a rubbing /an impression of a texture or surface to form the basis of an artwork. This is usually done with a a wax crayon or block and has a long tradition in Brass Rubbings. Don’t ask about the other meaning…