Can it really be ten years ago that I embarked on this creative journey with fountain pen inks? Time flies when you’re having fun – and I have to confess – it’s been quite the […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Category: ART
DIAMINE FOREVER INK Featured in Leisure painter magazine
Leisure Painter Magazine have recently featured Diamine Forever Ink! To have a fountain pen ink brand featured in a leading ‘art’ publication is a huge deal. As we all know, fountain pen ink is so […]
Fountain Pen Ink Art Featured in Leisure painter magazine
Leisure Painter Magazine have very kindly featured me in one of their recent issues. It’s a very brief introduction to fountain pen ink art followed by a simple(ish) tutorial utilising the chromatic qualities of Robert […]
Fountain Pen Ink Art Featured in Artists and Illustrators Magazine
I never thought it would happen, but here we are, featured in the spring edition of Artists and Illustrators Magazine. It’s a very brief introduction to fountain pen ink art followed by a simple(ish) tutorial […]
Intktober 2024 – AN OUTER HEBRIDEAN ADVENTURE WITH DIAMINE ‘FOREVER INKS’
I still love Inktober and had decided in advance that this year I would relive and illustrate my recent bike packing trip cycling the Hebridean Way. But what was also particularly exciting is that Phil […]
TOM’S STUDIO One Dip PEN
As a keen fan of the Kakimori dip pen I was eager to try out the new One Dip pen from Tom’s Studio to see how they might compare. I opted for the brass version […]
Elle Tennyson – The Queen of Bleach and Diamine
This is the start of what I hope will be the first of many Q&As with creatives and producers who are all pushing the boundaries of fountain pen ink and bleach in creative practice. First […]
Creating art by mixing different brands and ink types together
Ever wondered if you could you mix different ink brands and at the same time mix standard, shimmer and sheen inks together and create a fabulous range of unique hues for illustration and painting? I […]
Octopus Fluids Sheening Inks Review
Just when you thought sheening inks had possibly submitted to shimmer and chameleon inks, Octopus Fluids have released a lovely edition of six sheening colours and very kindly sent me some to play with. Octopus […]
Cult Pens – Nick Stewart Ink Art Bundle
I’m delighted to announce that at long last a Fountain Pen Ink Art bundle is finally available – all packaged up in a classy Cult Pens canvas wrap! I frequently get asked about sourcing the […]
FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART 