Tag: sketchbook
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Ink and Pastel Sketchbook Art Experiment
A little experiment with some felt pen spots previously in my sketchbook, adding soft pastels and then black ink. I’m enjoying the way the pastels repel the ink. After some drying I added pen on the top. I’d like more texture next time I think, maybe using a sponge with the ink? Ideas for tomorrow…
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Using felt pens out of desperation
When you’re desperate to make some art and all the paints are in storage but you have some cheap felt colour pens. Keep creating, make art out of anything! Art is yours.
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A3 or not A3
Working on an A3 piece!I say working, it’s not work is it. More brain therapy. I struggle with using pens, but something keeps telling me to persevere
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Anyone else had a heavy day with the paints and pens?
Had a bit of a fight with this one today. I was sticking with the nature cell vibe last night, and things were fine. But today… Oh, today, she did not want to play. That’s why it ended up with the black ink on top. I do like the colours though, so it’s not getting…
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Mixing inks and brushes
Mixing purple and brown inks with a real brush instead of a pen makes the world a bit wobblier!
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Looking at Natures Cells and Making Art
Thought I’d research more into plant and human cells, maybe a couple of spores, and after an hour or so of doodling with a biro (see photo below) I really ran with the long plant cell structure over a watercolour piece I had. Lots of ink later and I’m really happy I gave it a…