As mentioned in the previous post, Wearingeul are a new brand to me. I don’t know much about them apart from the fact that they are based in South Korea and are currently promoting a […]
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.
Wearingeul Jekyll to Hyde
Wearingeul appear to be the new kids on the block. I don’t know much about them apart from the fact that they are based in South Korea and are currently promoting a very nicely packaged […]
My top 12 inks and project review 2021
Although it’s been another challenging year with various strains of Covid 19 wreaking havoc here, there and everywhere, in the obscure world of Fountain Pen Ink Art the project continues apace. By way of introduction, […]
The Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2021
And once again, many congratulations to Diamine! Not only have they managed to release yet another Inkvent Calendar but, in my opinion, they have surpassed themselves and created another 25 brand new inks all with […]
Kaweco Collection Special Red Fountain pen
Many thanks to Studio Pens for sending me this elegant pen to review. As you are aware Kaweco is one of the oldest brands on the market and focuses on that thin line between tradition […]
Ñ-MEDITERRANEO ink exclusives
I was recently contacted by Maria from the Spanish ink platform Inkspiration. She and four other members have been working with Máté Bikfalvi of Pennonia to create three ink exclusives. Badged under the brand […]
Kobe Fountain Pen Inks 10-18 swatch tests
Welcome to my second post of Kobe fountain pen ink swatch tests, made by one of the world’s most revered fountain pen ink creators… Sailor. When Anja from Papier und Stift asked me if I’d […]
Lennon Tool Bar Oyster
I was recently sent a bottle of Lennon Tool Bar Oyster black fountain pen ink to have a fiddle with by Stationery Studio who is based in Hong Kong. Lennon Tool Bar Oyster fountain pen […]
31 Fountain pen inks in 31 days! INKTOBER 2021
And that’s another Inktober done and dusted. This year I concentrated on using one ink (with bleach) for each day and tried – within reason – to stick to the official prompt while doing my […]
Cult Pens exclusive VINTA Inks swatch tests
Welcome to the Cult Pens Vinta exclusives. Four brand new inks made for the UK’s largest online stationer. Of interest, Vinta usually name their ink according to an event in Philippine history, but these exclusive […]
FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART 