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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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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
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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, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Super5 ink
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1 Week 100 People: 52-60
Let’s see… behinder! My excuse is a major power outage (several hours at work) and then deadlines… HOW DO YOU SKETCH TEETH??? Seriously, somebody show me. Gads. AOC should sue me! I am only at 60… Neva gonna make it. … Continue reading
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Tagged #1week100people, #1week100people2019, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #CappuccinoSketchbook, #Hahnemühle, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #Moonmanpen, #politicalfigures, art journal, Diamine Ancient Copper Ink, Hahnemühle Cappuccino Sketchbook, Lamy Al-Star, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
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OFF for a Couple Weeks! YaY!
I don’t remember being this happy to have time OFF. We need it! We have now had a day to sleep deeply and as late as necessary; sleep is an amazing tonic! Lifts the spirit, and also having lights everywhere. … Continue reading
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Tagged #akkermanink, #chinatownredink, #christmaslights, #emeraldgreen, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #Moonmanpen, #nostalgiejournal, #robertosterink, #twinklelights, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, watercolor
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A Long Look Back Starts with Gratitude
Of course, I’ve not been posting. Exhaustion, family issues, cats sick, and The Big Move. And a bit depressed about the state of our country… We have now had a day or two to sleep deeply, and sleep has buoyed … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, ink painting, journal, loss, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #Edisonnouveaupen, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #Moonmanpen, #nostalgiejournal, #robertosterink, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Platinum Carbon pen, Super5 ink, watercolor
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Inktober 31, Last but not Least
I’m finishing a sketchbook from the Sketchpack Project this year… As it was all about pen and inks, seems a good fit to finish Inktober! Three pens and ink and we are finished… posted all today! For my birthday Mitchell … Continue reading
Inktober 29, Squirrel Hill Journal Entry
Do we really want this war in our country? do we want the hatred in our country? I stand with the Constitution, I stand with the Statue of Liberty. Please vote. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or … Continue reading
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Tagged #fireandice, #Hahnemühle, #inktober, #inktober2018, #middleofthenight, #Moonmanpen, #nostalgiejournal, #rip, #robertosterink, #squirrelhill, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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Inktober 29, TWSBI Pink again!
I guess it is okay that I sketched the shocking pink TWSBI twice (first one right) — This time I also sketched the J.Herbin Rose Cyclamen ink bottle. This was one of my first bottle purchases, bought totally because of … Continue reading
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Tagged #Lamy, #lamyvista, #Moonmanpen, #penandink, #PilotMetropolitan, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #Sketchpack, #sketchpackproject, #twsbieco, Artsauce, August Challenge, Capetown, De Atramentis Document ink, Diamine Ink, folded jurnal, Jinhao, Sketchpack Project, tools, TWSBI
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USk: Water Towers
I’ve been getting my pens in shape for Inktober. I had received a Goulet nib in the mail and was out sketching the water tower in NE Portland… The dang Conklin nib is sooooo awful, I switched it between sketches. … Continue reading
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Tagged #21chinatownink, #akkermanink, #architectnib, #artjournal, #australiaink, #calligraphynib, #conklinpen, #gouletnib, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleNostalgie, #middleofthenight, #Moonmanpen, #nostalgiejournal, #pearldistrict, #Portlandoregon, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #urbansketching, #urbansketchingportland, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, NW Portland, Pearl District Portland, Super5 ink, USk
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Sketchpack Project 2018: Pen and Ink, Week 4
This year’s theme: Pen & Ink This year my Sketchpack is to be all inked drawings with a bit of water to move ink color. I almost passed on Di’s challenge but I always have a good time! Making it … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, calligraphy, ink painting, journal, pen & ink, tools
Tagged #akkermanink, #fredfornow, #jherbinink, #kitten, #Lamy, #lamyvista, #monteverdeink, #Moonmanpen, #penandink, #PilotMetropolitan, #platinumcassisink, #platinumcitrusink, #platinumlavenderink, #robertosterink, #Sketchpack, #sketchpackproject, #super5ink, Artsauce, August Challenge, Capetown, De Atramentis Document ink, folded jurnal, Jinhao, Sketchpack Project, tools, TWSBI
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Sketchpack Project 2018: Pen and In, Week 3
This year’s theme: Pen & Ink This year my Sketchpack is to be all inked drawings with a bit of water to move ink color. I almost passed on Di’s challenge but I always have a good time! Making it … Continue reading
Posted in calligraphy, challenge, drawing, ink painting, painting, pen & ink
Tagged #jinhaoshark, #Lamy, #lamyvista, #Moonmanpen, #penandink, #PilotMetropolitan, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #robertosterink, #Sketchpack, #sketchpackproject, #super5ink, #twsbieco, Artsauce, August Challenge, Capetown, Conklin, De Atramentis Document ink, Diamine Ink, folded jurnal, Jinhao, Sketchpack Project, tools, TWSBI
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Sketchpack Project 2018: Pen and In, Week 2
This year’s theme: Pen & Ink This year my Sketchpack is to be all inked drawings with a bit of water to move ink color. I almost passed on Di’s challenge but I always have a good time! Making it … Continue reading
Posted in art, challenge, color, drawing, ink painting, pen & ink
Tagged #jinhaoshark, #Lamy, #lamyvista, #Moonmanpen, #penandink, #PilotMetropolitan, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #robertosterink, #Sketchpack, #sketchpackproject, #super5ink, #twsbieco, Artsauce, August Challenge, Capetown, Conklin, De Atramentis Document ink, Diamine Ink, folded jurnal, Jinhao, Sketchpack Project, tools, TWSBI
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Sketchpack Project 2018: Pen and In, Week 1
This year’s theme: Pen & Ink This year my Sketchpack is to be all inked drawings with a bit of water to move ink color. I almost passed on Di’s challenge but I always have a good time! Making it … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, challenge, drawing, ink painting, pen & ink, series, sketchbook, tools
Tagged #Lamy, #lamyvista, #Moonmanpen, #penandink, #PilotMetropolitan, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #Sketchpack, #sketchpackproject, #twsbieco, Artsauce, August Challenge, Capetown, De Atramentis Document ink, Diamine Ink, folded jurnal, Jinhao, Sketchpack Project, tools, TWSBI
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WWM: Day 18 Moon Palm
Any excuse to use my Moonman pen, below! Added a brush dipped in inks and you have my Moon Palm! “Paint as you like and die Happy!*” Want to join in the fun? Use the hashtag #WorldWatercolorMonth when you post … Continue reading





