In the early part of the 19th century, following the Napoleonic wars, Europe and the surrounding nations enjoyed a period of stability. For the more fortunate ‘the Tour of Europe’ was as good as mandatory […]
FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further it’s creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Sailor Ink Studio Swatch Tests – Part 10 – Green
This is the tenth part of my Sailor Ink Studio swatch tests. The swatch cards shown are part of a lovely range of what I’m going to call Green. Sailor 160 – A light translucent green with […]
Diamine Exclusive – Manggis
Introducing Manggis. A Diamine extreme sheen exclusive for Pen Gallery. An incredibly deep magenta purple, Manggis bleeds out pink purples and pinks when blended with water and a strong green metallic sheen is in evidence […]
More Marine Painting with Randall Blue/Black
Close Hauled! Painted with Randall Blue Black Fountain Pen Ink using a KUM Memory Point 10 on Bockingford 140lb with line work using a Kaweco Stainless Steel Sport with an extra fine gold nib. If […]
The Big Brush
A few years back, while a sessional tutor at the University for the Creative Arts, I thought it would be fun the build a giant calligraphy brush to explore the subject of unpredictability and chance […]
Sailor Ink Studio Swatch Tests – Part 09 – Grey Greens
This is the ninth part of my Sailor Ink Studio swatch tests. The swatch cards shown are part of a lovely range of what I’m going to call the Grey Greens. The first is arguably […]
A Night in Jodhpur – A teal blue sheen exclusive
And a very pretty Teal blue sheen exclusive from Papier und Stift it is too. And a fabulous name for an ink as well. And the first thing that strikes me about this ink colour […]
Diamine Exclusive – Communication Breakdown
Another sheen exclusive for the German market by Diamine Inks. A rich rust red Communication Breakdown bleeds out bright reds when blended with water and a green metallic sheen is in evidence. When dry, the […]
Knackered sailing gloves in Twilight Black
Tired sailing gloves. Twilight Black fountain ink with highlights using bleach on Cartridge paper with KUM brushes and Kaweco AC Sport. This is a black ink I designed with subtle chromatic qualities of blue grey […]
Sailor Ink Studio Swatch Tests – Part 08 – Oranges and Pinks
This is the eighth part of my Sailor Ink Studio swatch tests. The swatch cards shown are part of a lovely range of Oranges and Pinks. These are bright! And I mean bright, with the […]
