It’s been seven years since I started my investigation into fountain pen inks! So, as part of the Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival my studio will be open from Saturday 2nd until Saturday 9th July 2022. […]

It’s been seven years since I started my investigation into fountain pen inks! So, as part of the Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival my studio will be open from Saturday 2nd until Saturday 9th July 2022. […]
It’s been seven years since I embarked on this personal investigation into fountain pen ink, and it’s been an enlightening journey to say the least. So, in conjunction with my first ever fountain pen ink […]
Many congratulations to Cult Pens on their 16th anniversary and for celebrating, in part, by not only releasing a beautiful 16 x 12ml bottle fountain pen gift set but five new ink exclusives too! Three […]
Many congratulations to Cult Pens on their 16th anniversary and for celebrating, in part, by releasing a beautiful 16 x 12ml bottle fountain pen gift set comprising of 13 classic Diamine colours and 3 new […]
This is a more arty portrait of my daughter Daisy, using a heavy background of Diamine Winter Miracle on a 200lb rough textured Bockingford watercolour paper. The edges of the painting are more intense than […]
For painters and illustrators, practicing monotone art is relevant for understanding light, as it allows us to perceive shape and form. How that tonal range, from light to dark, is utilised will be key to […]
Many congratulations to the Reddit Fountainpens community and Diamine Inks on the launch of Writer’s Blood this coming Friday. A fabulous new dark red ink and a great project to help bring to life. Thankyou […]
I was recently asked how I would go about illustrating garden design concepts. After some initial investigation, it would seem that the most popular way of doing this is by using a waterproof felt tip […]
For painters and illustrators, practicing monotone art is relevant for understanding light, as it allows us to perceive shape and form. How that tonal range, from light to dark, is utilised will be key to […]
Beaufort Ink is a unique business that supplies kits and parts to pen makers all over the world. Back in 2018 I swatch tested their fountain pen ink range and commented at the time that […]