Our drawing inks have been used by illustrators since their introduction by Winsor & Newton in the 1890s, with the main requirement being color brilliance. Today, they are formulated from a range of soluble dyes in a high-quality shellac solution. These inks can be applied with a brush, a dip pen, or an airbrush and are widely used by designers, calligraphers, artists, and illustrators.

They are fast-drying, transparent, and waterproof inks with outstanding color brilliance. Mixable colors can be used with a brush, dip pen, or airbrush.

Winsor & Newton's drawing inks consist of high-quality dyes in a shellac binder. The use of dyes produces vibrant colors, making these inks perfect for creating rich and lively artworks. All our drawing inks are waterproof. The White, Indian Black, and Gold are also pigmented, meaning they are lightfast. All inks can be used with a brush or dip pen. There are 26 colors in the range, loved by designers, artists, and illustrators.