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Inktober 2019, 14
I adore INKTOBER! Moonman Wancai with KWZ Grapefruit ink… just like Ruby Red Grapefruit!. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m … Continue reading
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Inktober: Mitchell Guitar and hating on Fude Pens
Fude nibs versus flex nibs? I tried another quicky sketch… Not thinking about inktober but that works too! It isn’t the bad proportions that I hate about this sketch (I mean, I might have done better), it is that I … Continue reading
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Tagged #alleghanygunpowerblack, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #CappuccinoSketchbook, #dukefudepen, #fudepen, #Hahnemühle, #herofudepen, #inktober, #inktober2019, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #robertosterink, #thunderstorm, art journal, Hahnemühle Cappuccino Sketchbook
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Inktober 2019, 13
I adore INKTOBER! Krishna Mandara with the Moonman Glass Dip pen… Note that if you visit to buy, the ink shown is quite different than what I received. Not sure if this is quality control or the images on a … Continue reading
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Inktober 2019, 12
I adore INKTOBER! L’Artisan Pastellier Classique Ecarlate (scarlet) with the Moonman Glass Dip pen. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m … Continue reading
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Inktober 2019, 11
I adore INKTOBER! Flip side: Birmingham Fred Rogers Cardigan Red with the Moonman Glass Dip pen. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two … Continue reading
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Inktober 2019, 10
I adore INKTOBER! Robert Oster Royal Red with the Moonman Glass Dip pen. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m excited … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober: Mitchell and Fude Pens
I didn’t have time to commit to fully sketching for Inktober, but when possible I have a pen with me, and I am trying to learn to use the fude pen. So far, they are frustrating… and more frustrating. Not … Continue reading
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Tagged #alleghanygunpowerblack, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #CappuccinoSketchbook, #dukefudepen, #fudepen, #Hahnemühle, #herofudepen, #inktober, #inktober2019, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #robertosterink, #thunderstorm, art journal, Hahnemühle Cappuccino Sketchbook
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Inktober 2019, 9
I adore INKTOBER! Robert Oster Rubine with the Moonman Glass Dip pen. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m excited and … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 8
I adore INKTOBER! Upside down heart (yes I did that in the middle of the night!) using a Nemosine pen (no longer in production) with Taccia AKA red ink. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 7
I adore INKTOBER! TWSBI Eco 1.1 with with Nemosine Aeolis Palus Red ink (no longer in production.) **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 6
I adore INKTOBER! Pilot Metropolitan with Platinum Cassis Black ink **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m excited and a little … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 5
I adore INKTOBER! FPR Himalayan with Papier Plume House of the Rising Sun ink… OOOPS! smeared it! Okay, it should be a fountain pen… but so so true! **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a … Continue reading
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Inktober 2019, 4
I adore INKTOBER! Platinum Plaisir with Akkerman Garuda Red ink. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m excited and a little … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 3
I adore INKTOBER! Jinhao shark (I turned into a stub) with vintage Skrip Red 02 ink! **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 2
I adore INKTOBER! Diplomat Aero with Robert Oster Fire Engine Red ink! **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m excited and … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 1
I adore INKTOBER! Above, Moonman Wancai with special grind cursive nib with Akkerman Chinatown Red ink. I can do this, just a few minutes each night to doodle a little heart! **INK case you missed it, this year, I am … Continue reading
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VSW: Matahorn, 1960
My first trip to Disneyland (I was five) I wanted to go on the overhead buckets and all the roller-coasters, including the Matahorn. My mom would not go on any of them. In fact, no one in my family loves … Continue reading
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Tagged #danielsmithwatercolors, #Edisonnouveaupen, #fantasyland, #Hahnemühle, #jherbinink, #kirisameink, #matahorn, #pilotiroshizuku, #skywalker, #tram, #virtualsketchwalk, art journal, Disneyland, virtual sketchwalk
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VSW: Cinderella’s Chariot
Magic! Remember when you believed in magic! I did, then I didn’t — there were explanations for everything and it was all very scientific. Then, like the Buddhist saying, “Mountain, no mountain, mountain,” I found magic again… but that is … Continue reading
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D.Katie Powell Art 