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Today's #SFDesignADay SpoonChallenge prompt features the stylish pen and ink simplicity of designer and author Lucie Duclos. She talks us through her process– from brainstorming, to drawing, to coloring–as well as the tools she uses. Be sure to follow along on the blog and in your inbox (it's not too late to sign up) until March 15 as we feature a new technique each day, presented to you by members of our talented community of designers!

Lucie: Pen and ink drawing is a line-based method of creating images. Subtle variations in style and line quality can range from whimsical and clever illustrations to super realistic drawings. There is an endless amount of pen and ink techniques, but I prefer the basic black and white line drawings because you can create strong graphics with a clean, modern look. And you can always add color at the end and still keep the black outline for definition!

For all lovers of the Pacific Northwest, this artistic coloring book offers 40 beautiful illustrations by Lucie Duclos and Mélina Lamoureux, just waiting for you to add color. So get cozy, grab a cup of coffee and your favorite colored pencils and travel up and down the West Coast through luscious forests, seaside villages, serene lakes, snow capped mountains, salty oceans and white sandy beaches.

One lucky winner will recieve a prize pack which includes the following:

A copy of the Pacific Northwest Coloring Book by Lucie Duclos and Mélina Lamoureux
Sea Sparkle temporary tattoos
a set of 12 Derwent colored pencils
PNW bookmarks
a small bag of Port Townsend sea glass.
pencil case made with Eco Canvas from Spoonflower

Want to hear some more great news? You can purchase original illustrations from the Pacific Northwest Coloring Book on fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap in the Snowflower collection below!

Design-A-Day SpoonChallenge Day 5: Pen + Ink

Win a Pacific Northwest Coloring Book!