By way of introduction, this is an annual summary of my fountain pen ink art project – reimagining fountain pen inks for creative purposes other than for just handwriting – which began in 2015 with […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Author: Nick Stewart
I create art using fountain pen inks and bleach. My techniques epitomise the whole ethos of ‘less is more’ and demonstrate how much one can achieve using very little. It is also a medium that is very much serendipity led and the beauty of the final outcomes are often dictated by this.
The Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2022
Many congratulations and thanks to Diamine for producing yet another fun Inkvent Calendar (Number 3) and also for introducing us to a new concept of Chameleon inks (duo tone shimmer inks). As always, it’s been […]
Diamine Reddit Ink Project 2022. Vote for your favouriteS
Welcome to another Diamine Reddit collaboration. Previous projects have seen the Reddit Fountainpen community create what have turned out to be three international best sellers – Earl Grey, Aurora Borealis and Writer’s Blood. So, Phil […]
Ferris Wheel Press OCTOBER Inks
Many thanks to Ferris Wheel Press for sending me another four newly released inks to swatch test. Ferris Wheel Press is a design and stationery company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, and have been making […]
Ferris Wheel Press SEPTEMBER Inks
Many thanks to Ferris Wheel Press for sending me another four newly released inks to swatch test. Ferris Wheel Press is a design and stationery company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, and have been making […]
ART from the heart Diamine ExclusiveS REVIEW
Introducing Fluster Cluck and Falling Upwards – two Diamine exclusives produced for online UK stationers Art from the Heart which are to be released on 21st November 2022. I love pairs of inks that can […]
Kakimori Pigment Inks review
Kakimori are based in one of Tokyo’s old shitamachi (downtown) neighbourhoods where craftsmanship remains well and truly alive. At the heart of their purpose is the preservation of artisanal knowledge and skills developed over the […]
Three Papier & Stift Diamine Exclusives
Anja at Papier & Stift has just released three brand new Diamine grey shading exclusives called: Lust For Write, Should I Type or Should I Write and Hey Ho Let’s Write. I think, homage maybe […]
Intktober 2022 – A sheening and shimmer ink Bonanza!
I love Inktober – even in spite of the negativity surrounding the concept creator and the sad decision by many inkthususiasts to boycott this year’s challenge to pursue alternatives elsewhere. But hey! Life goes on! […]
Octopus Fluids write & Draw Pigment Inks review
If you are seriously into fountain pen ink art then you really do need to read this. Octopus Fluids have very kindly sent me a few bottles from their brand new range of fountain pen […]
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