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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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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
Posted in art journal, challenge, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook
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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SoCS: Taste and a new word….
I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art! You can … Continue reading
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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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, 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
Posted in art journal, challenge, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook
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
Posted in art journal, challenge, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook
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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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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Ink Painting, Visible Mending
I am captivated by he visible mending movement. It totally thrills my hippy self; it makes me conservation self so so happy. We use things up and recycle them — my nice clothes become painting clothes, then finishing rags. But … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #deatramentisdocumentink, #Hahnemühle, #inkpainting, #kneepatches, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #papierplumeink, #PentelAquashWaterBrush, #redbeansandriceink, #robertosterink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, #visiblemending, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, TWSBI ECO 1.1stub
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Inktober 2019 is Coming!
I adore INKTOBER! I’ve done it every year! This year, however, I’m embarking on a class about illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m excited, and a little sad I will sorta miss Inktober… My … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, gods and goddesses, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor, writing
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, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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VSW: Amsterdam 7, Windmills
Remember how I thought I was done with my inky version of the windmill? I lied! I have some new brushes I am playing with and they called to me in the middle of the night. The Zen pointed oval … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, landscape, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor, writing
Tagged #amsterdamwindmills, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #Hahnemühle, #holbeinwatercolor, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #molendepaauw, #nostalgiejournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #sennelierwatercolors, #virtualsketchwalk, #windmills, Amsterdam, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen
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Chili Recipes
I love the feeling of trying something new and it works! I made the best chili ever the other night, and finally I thought to write it down. Differences from my normal recipes were stew beef, not ground round, and … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #chilipowderrecipe, #chilirecipe, #freshfarmveggies, #Hahnemühle, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #recipepainting, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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VSW: Amsterdam 6, Windmills
I drew an inky version of Molen De Paauw and decided to do just that! Inky, ‘cuz I know I won’t have much time during Inktober! Thanks to Wikipedia for the image. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, landscape, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, writing
Tagged #amsterdamwindmills, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #molendepaauw, #nostalgiejournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #virtualsketchwalk, #windmills, Amsterdam, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen
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VSW: Amsterdam 5 Not Another Windmill!
Sketchbooks are about experimenting. It is nice when it all works, but what about when it doesn’t? I hadn’t much time and decided to try Anya‘s hydrangeas in ink painting for a quick sketch and wow did not turn out… … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, landscape, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #Lamy, #lamyalstar, #lamyvista, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, #virtualsketchwalk, Amsterdam, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, TWSBI ECO 1.1stub
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Peacock Himalayan
New pen, the Peacock Himalayan with an Ultra Flex nib, from Fountain Pen Revolution. I inked it up with Robert Oster Blue Sea ink, but when I went to sketch the beautiful pen, I used both Robert Oster Torquay ink … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #flexnib, #fountainpenrevolution, #FPR, #fprhimalayan, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #papierplumeink, #robertosterink, #ultrafexnib, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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SoCS: Blue
I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art! You can … Continue reading
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