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Inktober 2019, 15
I adore INKTOBER! Akkerman Dutch Masters 12 Scharlaken “Scarlet” van Jan Steen and Akkerman Dutch Masters 07 Rembrandt’s Karmozijn “Crimson” with the Moonman Glass Dip pen… My last real reds…. on to pink! **INK case you missed it, this year, … Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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