It’s a simple robot that drags a pen around to draw on paper ... The robot does a good job of plotting out a drawing on a small scale, with [Tim] using it to outline his name on paper.

Try experimenting with different colours of ballpoint pen to create layers of texture. Light-coloured felt tips can easily pick up darker colours from a drawing surface. This can be avoided by ...

The XP-Pen Magic Drawing Pad is the most recent pen display from the Shenzhen-based manufacturer and one that represents a bold move into uncharted waters. This is XP-Pen’s first standalone tablet.

Some travelers are picking up a creative pastime, sketching, in order to slow down and fully appreciate their destinations.

An ordinary ballpoint pen is held in a spring-loaded carrier ... which uses Canny edge detection to create an outline drawing, then fills in the empty bits to create bright and dark areas.