Tag Archives: Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22

Tools: Brush Pens

Posted on December 4, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I don’t sketch with brush pens often, because I like a juicy wash and/or pen and ink — BUT I do occasionally, and so, here is my take on them. They are great on the go for quick sketches, thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in color, drawing, ink painting, painting, review, tools, waterbrush | Tagged De Atramentis Document ink, highlighter, Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Noodlers ink, Pentel Aquash Water Brush, Platinum Japanese Art Pocket Brush Pen, Platinum Preppy, refillable felt tip pen, refillable highlighter, review, Super5 ink, watercolor | 8 Comments

Doc Zhou

Posted on February 24, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Wanting to test some techniques for a more serious piece. I’m no portraitist! But I practice, with a little help from my friends… This sketch is way too pale to begin… Liking the darker colors… Wanting to frame and brighten… … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, painting, pen & ink, portrait, watercolor | Tagged acupuncture, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, Diamine Ancient Copper Ink, Dr. Guangyin Zhou, Golden Needle, Holbein, Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22, NW Portland, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, Primatek, QoR watercolors, Strathmore watercolor pad, watercolor | 4 Comments

Kamala Notices I Have Pen In Hand

Posted on February 12, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Kamala is the most difficult cat, so smart, and does not want her image captured. She seems to know when I am studying her for a sketch, and moves away into a cozy box. I have to use a photo … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art journal, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged art journal, Cat, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Kamala, Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22, Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, Pilot Parallel pen, Platinum Carbon pen, Strathmore watercolor pad, watercolor, White Uniball Signo | 14 Comments

Tools: Water-Brushes and Pigmented Brushes

Posted on October 16, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

I don’t use water brushes except in two places — I keep them by the side of the bed (I am an insomniac, so also have a sketch pad and travel watercolors) and when in the field. Don’t forget, these … Continue reading →