Tom Norton Walnut Drawing Ink – Lightfast, Water-Soluble Sepia Ink

Used by artists across centuries, walnut ink has a long legacy—but Tom Norton Walnut Drawing Ink® improves on the tradition with a modern, archival formula. Made with artist-grade pigments (not real walnuts), this ink captures the warmth of classic sepia tones while being lightfast, acid-free, and completely water-soluble.

Unlike shellac or acrylic inks that dry permanent, Tom Norton Walnut Drawing Ink behaves like watercolor. It allows artists to layer, lift, or dilute to achieve dynamic tonal control. Ideal for dip pens, fountain pens, and brushes alike, this ink cleans easily and doesn't clog tools.

Why Artists Love It:

• Watercolorists love its blendability and lifting properties

• Calligraphers enjoy its smooth flow and easy cleanup

• Encaustic artists use it for underpainting on wood

• Pastelists appreciate that it doesn’t alter sanded paper texture

• Mixed media artists rely on its rich, expressive tonal range

Features:

• Made with lightfast, archival pigment (not walnut-based)

• Water-soluble, even after drying

• Acid-free and safe for paper longevity

• Versatile across media: drawing, calligraphy, painting, and printmaking

• Available in multiple sizes (select from variants)