Drawing Inks
Drawing Inks encompass a versatile range of dye-based and pigment-based formulas designed for artists, illustrators, and designers who value both precision and creative flexibility. Dye-based inks offer vibrant, transparent color ideal for layering and expressive washes, while pigment-based inks provide waterproof, lightfast performance suited for archival-quality work. Whether used with brushes, dip pens, or technical pens, these inks deliver smooth flow and consistent coverage, making them essential for detailed line work, technical drawing, and dynamic illustration.
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Higgins Black & White Inks
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Higgins Dye-Based Inks
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Higgins Pigment-Based Inks
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Optimist Mixable Color Inks
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Talens Drawing Ink
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Optimist Mixable Color Sketching Set of 6 x50mL
Federal Color
$75.00Optimist Mixable Color is an intensely-pigmented, quick-drying, waterproof ink—perfect for sketching and mixed media art. This box contains six of our most intense colors, ready to use right from the bottle. Feel free to drip Optimist straight from...422976$75.00 -
Optimist Mixable Color CMYK Set of 5 x50mL
Federal Color
$70.00intensity that go way beyond standard mixing sets from other brands. Unlike classic red-yellow-blue color mixing, CMYK allows for brighter secondary colors (especially purple and green) and an overall wider range of hues. Our Primary Cyan, Primary...422938$70.00 -
Talens Drawing Ink, Black, 490mL
Royal Talens
MSRP: $53.95$39.50Use the Talens Waterproof Drawing Ink Black 700 with crown pens, drawing and tracing pens, airbrushes and brushes. Suitable for various types of paper. Dries quickly and water-resistant. Can be diluted and washed with water. Clean materials directly...413087MSRP: $53.95$39.50 -
Optimist Colorless Shellac Medium 200mL
Federal Color
$19.95The heart of Optimist Mixable Color is shellac medium. This magical amber liquid is the perfect binder for all kinds of pigments because it's strong, flexible, UV-resistant, and waterproof. Unlike acrylic mediums, our Colorless Shellac makes gorgeous...422940$19.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #000 Black
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422943$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #002 Federal Red
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422944$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #015 Tangerine
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422945$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #047 Primary Yellow
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422946$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #110 Basil
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422947$12.95 -
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Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #150 Seaweed
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422948$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #200 Mediterranean
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422949$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #220 Prussian Blue
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422950$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #230 Primary Cyan
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422951$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #300 Red Violet
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422952$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #325 Primary Magenta
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422953$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 50mL Precision Bottle - #360 Opaque White
Federal Color
$12.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422955$12.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 45mL Glass Inkwell - #360 Opaque White
Federal Color
$11.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422954$11.95 -
Optimist Mixable Color 45mL Glass Inkwell - #000 Black
Federal Color
$9.95Introducing Optimist Mixable Color, our original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist...422942$9.95 -
Optimist Colorless Shellac Medium 50mL
Federal Color
$8.95The heart of Optimist Mixable Color is shellac medium. This magical amber liquid is the perfect binder for all kinds of pigments because it's strong, flexible, UV-resistant, and waterproof. Unlike acrylic mediums, our Colorless Shellac makes gorgeous...422939$8.95 -
Higgins Dye-Based Non-Waterproof Drawing Ink, Blue, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $10.15$8.50Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...1169328MSRP: $10.15$8.50 -
Higgins Dye-Based Non-Waterproof Drawing Ink, Brown, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $10.15$8.50Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...1169336MSRP: $10.15$8.50 -
Higgins Dye-Based Non-Waterproof Drawing Ink, Carmine Red, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $9.75$8.50Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...319428MSRP: $9.75$8.50 -
Higgins Dye-Based Non-Waterproof Drawing Ink, Indigo, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $10.15$8.50Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...1169337MSRP: $10.15$8.50 -
Higgins Dye-Based Non-Waterproof Drawing Ink, Violet, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $10.15$8.50Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...1169327MSRP: $10.15$8.50 -
Higgins Dye-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, Neutral Grey, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $9.75$8.50Superior for use with art and drafting instruments and brushes. Higgins inks may be thinned with water for washes and are excellent for use with airbrushes. Superwhite, White, Neutral Gray, and Russet are waterproof. All colors come in non-breakable, 1...1169332MSRP: $9.75$8.50 -
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Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, White, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $10.15$8.40A must-have color for CMYK mixing secondary and tertiary colors when combined with Magenta and Blue Pigmented Inks. Micro-pulverized pigments are suspended in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are brilliant and inter-mixable with other...1169333MSRP: $10.15$8.40 -
Optimist Ink Solvent 200mL
Federal Color
$7.95Optimist Mixable Color is waterproof, so it can be tricky to remove from surfaces and brushes if it dries. That's why we created Optimist Ink Solvent, a gentle solvent that breaks the chemical bonds in wet or dry shellac. Squeeze Optimist Ink Solvent...422941$7.95 -
Higgins Dye-Based Non-Waterproof Calligraphy Ink, Sepia, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.55$6.25Higgins Sepia Calligraphy Ink is a warm red-brown ink that is favored for calligraphy and documental work. A blend of dyes are used in this water-based ink which results in unique undertones when diluted with distilled water for washes. Compatible with...1169344MSRP: $7.55$6.25 -
Higgins Dye/Pigment-Based Non-Waterproof Fountain Pen India Ink, Black, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.55$6.25Higgins Documental India Ink is the quintessential choice for artists, calligraphers, and writers who demand precision and fadeproof ink in their work. Crafted in small batches using a blend of rich, black pigment and dyes, this ink delivers a controlled...1169348MSRP: $7.55$6.25 -
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Higgins Dye/Pigment-Based Non-Waterproof Drawing Ink, Eternal Black, 2oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05(Name recently changed to "Documental Ink" Higgins Eternal Ink originates from the 1880s. As a timeless, archival-quality ink, it's designed for those who demand the highest standards in their writing and artistic endeavors. This rich, jet-black color...1169347MSRP: $7.30$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Non-Waterproof Ink, Black, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05Intense, carbon-black formula ink capable of producing a full scale of grays. It will erase from film with water. In 1 oz. bottles.1169322MSRP: $7.30$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Black India Ink, 1 oz.
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05Excellent at full strength for technical pens, lettering pens and airbrushes, this ink may also be diluted with water for transparent washes and to produce infinite shades.1169338MSRP: $7.30$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, Black Magic, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05Higgins Black Magic India Ink is a premium, professional-grade ink that offers deep, rich pigmentation ideal for a wide range of artistic and technical applications. Renowned for its intense black color and smooth flow, this waterproof ink is perfect for...1170516MSRP: $7.30$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, Blue, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05A must-have color for CMYK mixing secondary and tertiary colors when combined with Magenta and Blue Pigmented Inks. Micro-pulverized pigments are suspended in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are brilliant and inter-mixable with other...1170524MSRP: $7.30$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, Magenta, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05A must-have color for CMYK mixing secondary and tertiary colors when combined with Magenta and Blue Pigmented Inks. Micro-pulverized pigments are suspended in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are brilliant and inter-mixable with other...1170522MSRP: $7.30$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, Red, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.00$6.05A must-have color for CMYK mixing secondary and tertiary colors when combined with Magenta and Blue Pigmented Inks. Micro-pulverized pigments are suspended in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are brilliant and inter-mixable with other...1170520MSRP: $7.00$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, Violet, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05A must-have color for CMYK mixing secondary and tertiary colors when combined with Magenta and Blue Pigmented Inks. Micro-pulverized pigments are suspended in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are brilliant and inter-mixable with other...1170523MSRP: $7.30$6.05 -
Higgins Pigment-Based Waterproof Drawing Ink, Yellow, 1oz
Chartpak
MSRP: $7.30$6.05A must-have color for CMYK mixing secondary and tertiary colors when combined with Magenta and Blue Pigmented Inks. Micro-pulverized pigments are suspended in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are brilliant and inter-mixable with other...1170519MSRP: $7.30$6.05